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Sea Lab Opens Research Labs

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Dauphin Island, AL

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab will offer a behind-the-scenes Research Lab Guided Tour on Wednesday, September 16, from 10:45 a.m. to noon. The tour begins at the Alabama Aquarium and takes participants through Sea Lab research areas that are normally closed to the public. The program covers current research projects, methods, and technologies across the campus. Tickets cost $10 per person, children younger than 2 are free, and those ages 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required because space is limited.

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Upcoming Community Events in Dauphin Island, AL

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Town Council Meets September 15

The Dauphin Island Town Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 15, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Hall, 1011 Bienville Boulevard. Council meetings are open to the public and address local resolutions...

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Family Camp Offers Island Exploration

Dauphin Island Sea Lab Family Camp is scheduled for September 18 through 20 as an overnight program for families with children ages 8 and older. Activities include a research vessel trip, nighttime crab hunting, beach e...

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Coastal Cleanup Begins At Green Park

The 39th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup will be held Saturday, September 19, from 8 a.m. to noon on Dauphin Island. Volunteers should check in at Green Park, 302 Lemoyne Drive, to collect cleanup supplies and T-shirts b...

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Estuarine Inhabitants Investigation Opens Week

Dauphin Island Sea Lab's National Estuaries Week programming begins Monday, September 21, with an Estuarine Inhabitants Investigation at 10:30 a.m. Participants will examine preserved specimens and explore the adaptatio...

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Guided Boardwalk Tours Highlight Salt Marsh

The Sea Lab's National Estuaries Week schedule includes guided boardwalk tours on Tuesday, September 22, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. The tours lead participants through the living marsh boardwalk to see how...

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Salt Marsh Excursion Offers Hands-On Study

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab will offer a Salt Marsh Excursion on Wednesday, September 23, from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Participants will collect samples and specimens while learning about the salt marsh habitat and its juveni...

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Oyster Dissection Explains Estuary Roles

A public Oyster Dissection is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 11:30 a.m. as part of Dauphin Island Sea Lab's National Estuaries Week programming. The session will examine how oysters eat, explain their life cyc...

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Research Vessel Excursion Studies Estuaries

A second September Research Vessel Excursion is scheduled for Friday, September 25, from 2:45 to 5 p.m. at the Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The two-hour trip will focus on how estuaries such as Mobile...

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