E. Howard Rutherford

St. Petersburg, Florida

E. Howard Rutherford

St. Petersburg, Florida

E. Howard Rutherford has served as President/CEO of the Pier Aquarium (predesessor to Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium) for 11 years. Mr. Rutherford's participation in the City of St. Petersburg's Ocean Team and St. Pete Arts has cemented the Aquarium's role as a significant partner in these two industry clusters. Mr. Rutherford has witnessed first hand the value and fragility of the marine environment, fueling his passion to share these discoveries with the public. His influence extends beyond Tampa Bay as a leader in ocean science education reform, serving as past president of the Florida Marine Science Educators Association and board member of the National Marine Educators Association.

  • Work
    • Secrets of the Sea
  • Education
    • University of South Florida College of Marine Science, Eckerd College