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Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, AL

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Alabama's main marine research and education center, with a public aquarium focused on estuary life.

Dauphin Island, AL

About Dauphin Island Sea Lab

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab serves as the state's primary center for marine research and education. It hosts university programs, K-12 classes and summer camps, and public events such as boat excursions and guided lab tours. Its Alabama Aquarium uses visual and interactive exhibits to explain the ecosystems of Mobile Bay, a large estuary on the Gulf Coast. The campus is also home to the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium and the BayMobile outreach program, which brings ocean lessons to schools across the state.

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