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Current Conditions at Dauphin Island, AL -- Contact Us -- Please do not fill-in this field Home FAQ's Helpful Links What You Can Do Donate and Shop Magnolia s Sighting Maps Report a Sighting Sightings: Photos and Videos 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. Employment News Events Faculty Contact Us 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. DISL Alumni Connection Annual Reports Audit Reports 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 DISLF provides funds to sustain the activities and programs 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. Mobile Bay National Estuary Program The mission of the Mobile Bay NEP is to promote wise stewardship of the water quality characteristics and living resource base of the Mobile Bay estuarine system. Administered through and funded by the EPA under provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1987, the initial task for the MBNEP was the development of a Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP) as a blueprint for conserving the estuary. Facilities & Location Facilities Virtual Campus Tour Campus Map Location Research Vessels K12 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. DHP Faculty Internships DHP Videos 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 How to Book a Field Trip 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. MATE ROV Competition SeaPerch 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. Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Faculty 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 23 DISL Member Schools. Graduate Overview Register Graduate Courses Graduate Funding Undergraduate Between May and August, the University Programs offers more than 25 marine science courses of varying amounts of credits for undergraduate students. How to Apply Summer Courses Course Bulletin 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 Seminars University Programs hosts a seminar series throughout the year on campus. The Sea Lab faculty invite researches from around the world to speak about their work. The majority of seminars are streamed live and archived on The Sea Lab’s YouTube channel. Seminar Listing DISL YouTube Channel 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, The Sea Lab at Dauphin Island team has collected valuable environmental and ecosystem level data as part of research and monitoring efforts in the fields of oceanography and ecology. These data are valuable to researchers, educators, managers, policymakers, and the general public. Fisheries Ecology Research Citizen’s Archive for Mobile Bay Estuarine Organisms (CAMEO) NOAA’s Restore Act Science Program Wastewater Footprint Seminars 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) provides scientific diver training and oversight for all participating schools with the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium. DISL joined the American Academy of Underwater Science in 1992. ACER A Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative consortia led by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, the Alabama Center of Ecological Resilience (ACER) investigates how biodiversity influences an ecosystem’s resilience. Specifically, the ecosystems of the northern Gulf of Mexico to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Library The Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s digital library gives the public access to more than 200 publications authored by faculty, staff, and students dating back to 1974. Gulf of Mexico Science Journal Public Aquarium 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! Volunteer 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...