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.
Boardwalk Talk: Oyster Aquaculture in the Gulf
Discover how oysters make it from the Gulf to your plate with Discovery Hall Programs’ Educator Taylor Kilgore.
DISL Research Lab Guided Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the research labs of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Boardwalk Talk: Sand, the Beach's Storyteller
Sand is more than just tiny grains beneath our feet—it’s a beach’s storyteller. Join Alabama Aquarium Educator Sabrina Atkinson-Swanson to learn about the story sand can tell.
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.
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.
