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      • John F. Valentine, Ph.D.
      • Lee Smee, Ph.D.
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      • Kelly Dorgan, Ph.D.
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      • Kenneth L. Heck, Jr., Ph.D.
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      • Alison Robertson, Ph.D.
      • William C. Walton, Ph.D.
      • Xiangli (Shaun) Wang, Ph.D.
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  • About
    • Mission & Vision

      The Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s (DISL) mission encompasses the pursuit of excellence in marine science education, marine research, coastal zone management policy and educating the general public through the Estuarium, our public aquarium.

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      Our History

      The Dauphin Island Sea Lab was founded in 1971 by the Alabama legislature to provide marine science programs for many of the state’s colleges and universities. Today, 23 member institutions partner with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab to provide studies to undergraduate and graduate students. Since 1971, the DISL mission has expanded to include K-12 education, professional development, and a public aquarium.

      MESC

      The Alabama Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium (MESC) is comprised of 23 public and private colleges and universities. The Presidents of each school make up the MESC Board of Directors. The Program Committee members consist of one faculty member, appointed by the President, from each of the member institutions.

      DISL Foundation

      The Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation (DISLF) supports the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in its mission, “to provide wise stewardship of the marine environment through education and research”. The foundation provides funds to sustain the activities of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The Foundation is also continuing to build the George C. Crozier Endowment as well as the DISLF Endowment for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

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      Facilities & Location
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  • Discovery Hall Programs
    • Overview

      Discovery Hall Programs marine education programs include K-12 students, teacher training/ enhancement programs, and public outreach. It promotes conservation through education, research, and outreach.

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      School Year Programs

      The K-12 School Year Programs are available through Discovery Hall Programs. These programs are available September through May, and are by reservation only.

      • Elementary School (K-4)
      • Middle School (5-8)
      • High School (9-12)
      • Educational Resources
      • Sea Stars Camp
      Summer Programs

      The Discovery Hall Programs offer a variety of programs for your children during the summer, ranging from single-day programs to residential camps and academic courses.

      • Marine Science High School Course
      • Day Camps
      • Overnight Camps
      • Camp FAQ’s
      • Counselors
      • Internships
      Teacher Resources

      Discovery Hall Programs strives to provide current and relevant continuing education opportunities for teachers and informal educators through hands-on workshops.

      • Educator Workshops
      • Educator Resources
      • Field Trip FAQ
      ROV Programs

      Discovery Hall Programs has developed a variety of activities focused ROVs, to take advantage of K-12 students’ interest in robotics, marine biology and oceanography.

      • ROV Competition
      • ROVing the Gulf
      • Technology in Marine Science
      • Marine DeTECHtives
      BayMobile

      The BayMobile is DISL’s science classroom on wheels, whose mission is to visit underserved schools in the state of Alabama which do not have the opportunity or the means to visit the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on a field trip.

  • University Programs
    • Overview

      University programs at DISL consists of two parts: our Summer Undergraduate programs and our year round Graduate Programs.

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      Graduate

      While the DISL serves as the focal point of graduate education in marine science in the state of Alabama, it is not a degree-granting institution, and graduate degrees are offered through ten of the 22 DISL Member Schools.

      • Graduate Overview
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      Undergraduate

      Over three sessions DISL offers over 25 marine science courses of varying amounts of credits for undergraduate students.

      • How to Apply
      • Apply Online
      • Undergraduate Funding
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      NSF REU

      The focus of the REU Program is to provide participants with the opportunity to carry out an independent research project while working under the direction of a faculty mentor.

      Research Experience for Undergraduate Program

      University Experience

      See what you can expect when you come to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab for Graduate and Undergraduate coursework.

  • Our Research
    • Overview

      Since 1971, Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) personnel have collected valuable environmental and ecosystem level data as part of research and monitoring efforts in the fields of oceanography and ecology. These data are highly valuable to researchers, educators, managers, policy makers, and the general public.

      • Fisheries Ecology Research
      • NOAA’s Restore Act Science Program
      • Wastewater Footprint
      • Faculty
      • Gulf of Mexico Science Journal
      MyMobileBay.com

      MyMobileBay.com is freely accessible by the public with ten sites monitoring the water quality. The information is updated every half hour and is gathered from eight water quality sampling stations that are located around coastal Alabama, including a new site off-shore.

      Data Management Center

      Since 1971, research personnel at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) have collected valuable environmental and ecosystem level data as part of research and monitoring endeavors.

      • Data Management Center
      • Metadata
      • Datasets
      Scientific Diving

      The Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) has been a practicing member of American Academy of Underwater Science since 1992 and currently provides scientific diver training and oversight for all participating schools within the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium (MESC).

      ACER

      One of 12 consortia funded by the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) and led by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, ACER is comprised of 17 research scientists from nine universities investigating how biodiversity influences an ecosystem’s resilience. Specifically, the ecosystems of the northern Gulf of Mexico to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

      Seminars

      DISL hosts a year round seminar series on our campus. Those seminars are also streamed to our YouTube channel.

      • Seminar Listing
      • DISL YouTube Channel
  • Estuarium
    • Plan Your Visit

      Find all the information you need to make the most of your visit in our public aquarium. Hours, Pricing and even our live streaming webcams can be found here!

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      Excursions and Talks

      The Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab hosts a number of events for the public. The free, twice-monthly Boardwalk Talk program offers the public a chance to engage with the experts at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The Summer Excursion program takes visitors into the habitats studied by our marine scientists, researchers and students at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

      Online Gift Shop

      Shop our online gift shop for apparel and more.

      Host Your Event Here

      Make your next function a memorable event for you and your guests at this beautiful and unique location.

      Members and Donors

      Join the Friends of the Sea Lab and you will receive the opportunity to the visit the Estuarium year round for just your yearly membership fee. There are many other amazing perks as well!

      Discovery Day

      Discovery Day is the Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s open house for the public. Once a year, the public is given a tour of our research facilities to learn about our coastal environment and the research our team is working on.

  • Special Events
    • View Our Venues

      Discover an authentic Gulf Coast experience at The Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Our 5 unique venues combine on-point technology and amenities to keep you focused.

      How to book it!

      ArtSeaLab Festival

      The ArtSeaLab Festival is a collaboration between Art Does It (ADI), a nonprofit arts organization, and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL). ArtSeaLab’s mission is to enhance the public’s understanding of the ecological challenges facing the northern Gulf of Mexico and its coastline through the dialogs of art, science, and folk life.

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