Boardwalk Talk: Sand, the Beach's Storyteller

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The Boardwalk Talk series shares insight to current DISL projects and community awareness. These informal chats encompass a broad range of science topics.

Upcoming Boardwalk Talk

  • Date: Wednesday, August 19
  • Time: 11:15 a.m.
  • Location: Alabama Aquarium
  • Title: Sand, the Beach’s Storyteller
  • Speaker: Sabrina Atkinson-Swanson, Alabama Aquarium Educator

Sand is more than just tiny grains beneath our feet—it’s a beach’s storyteller. Each grain reveals the history and connections of our planet’s diverse landscapes. Join us to explore sand samples from around the world and discover what their size, shape, and composition can reveal about geology, coastal processes, and the environments they come from.

Boardwalk Talk Playlist