Aquarium

Samantha Bledstein
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Samantha Bledstein

Exhibit Manager

Sam is a member of the exhibits team at Mote and is responsible for keeping the Aquarium looking its best. She works closely with the Aquarium biology, communications, guest services, and facilities teams to create and maintain Mote’s exhibits and gardens. Sam graduated in 2018 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with bachelor's degrees in art and zoology.  

Coral reefs provide more than $2.7 trillion in services to economies worldwide—but we're losing these important ecosystems quickly. Mote scientists are spearheading coral reef restoration using cutting-edge science.