Research Vessel Excursion
Join a professional Dauphin Island Sea Lab Educator for a two-hour boat trip in the waters surrounding Dauphin Island.
Family Camp
Family Camp is an overnight, weekend program for families to explore Dauphin Island and investigate its habitats, guided by our full-time marine educators.
Discovery Day
The open house event offers everyone the opportunity to learn about the current research our team is working on and learn more about the coastal ecosystem we live in.
DISL Research Lab Guided Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the research labs of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Beach, Dune, and Maritime Forest Excursion
Take a walk through the maritime forest, then on to the dunes and beach. You will learn about native plants and the benefits of an intact dune system.
eDNA Microbial Source Tracking Toolkit Workshop
Learn how to implement eDNA Source Tracking methods during our Toolkit Workshop on April 25, 2025. Workshop to be held at the University of South Alabama campus.
MATE Northern Gulf Coast Regional ROV Competition
In this competition, student teams, facilitated by their teachers/mentors/coaches, design, build, and test their own unique ROV before coming to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab to compete against student teams from across the Gulf coast in a series of science-based missions.
Sea Lab Science Friday: Ocean Animal Biology
Drop-in field class focsued on ocean technology used to protect, clean, and explore our ocean. This class is perfect for homeschooled students, parents, and caretakers seeking enrichment opportunities.
Salt Marsh Excursion
This excursion gives you the chance to become the marine scientist for the day and get an up close look at the inhabitants of the salt marsh habitat.
Ocean STEM: Exploring the physics and biology of the ocean by building and using tools and sensors
Join us to bring ‘wet’ STEM to your students! This hands-on workshop will address various physical and biological characteristics of ocean environments such as sound, currents, and ocean bathymetry by exploring common equipment, tools and sensors.
