Tennessee Aquarium
Stephen Beaman is a seasoned aquarist with extensive experience in aquatic and wildlife management. Currently serving as a Senior Aquarist at the Tennessee Aquarium since August 2021, Stephen previously held the position of Aquarist II. Prior experience includes roles at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division as a Fisheries Technician 3 and the South Carolina Aquarium as an Aquarist. Stephen also worked as a Kennel Assistant at Georgia K9 NTC and as a Lead Axe Coach at Blade and Bull Axe Throwing. A background in bartending at Frothy Beard Brewing Company further showcases diverse skills. Stephen's foundational experience includes various biological technician roles with the US Forest Service, focusing on stream surveys and aquatic studies. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife & Fisheries Biology from Clemson University and an Associate's degree in Computer & Information Technology from Tri-County Technical College.
Tennessee Aquarium
Located on the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga and surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains, the Tennessee Aquarium tells the story of the river – following the path of a raindrop from the streams of an Appalachian Forest to the Gulf of Mexico – from the mountains to the sea. Although the Aquarium has grown in size and in animal population since it’s opening in 1992, its story and its mission as a private, non-profit institution have remained the same; ‘to inspire wonder, appreciation and protection of water and all life that it sustains.’