Hayley joined TropWATER in 2020. Her main role as a research worker is to provide field and technical support for the Reef Rescue Marine Monitoring Program (MMP) and Seagrass Watch programs. This involves conducting intertidal and subtidal seagrass monitoring along the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, lab work, and data analysis. A highlight in Hayley's role is engaging and collaborating with First Nation groups along the inshore Great Barrier Reef to better understand the thermal risk to seagrass.