All Boardwalk Talks are on Wednesdays at 11:15

Come to the Estuarium to participate in a dialog with the experts at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.  The Northern Gulf Institute presents a series of informal conversations about all things scientific in the Gulf of Mexico region.  These brief talks are free and the series will cover a broad range of topics; check monthly for a schedule.

Wednesday, August 4 – hosted by
Mendel Graeber, B.S.
Marsh Matter
Learn more about the important and intriguing salt marsh habitat, and meet some of its inhabitants.

Wednesday, August 11 – hosted by
Jared McKee
Oyster Reefs to the Rescue!!!
Come learn about how oyster reefs are being used around Mobile Bay to protect shorelines, help fishing, and improve water quality. Join our research technician to learn more about these ecosystem engineers.

Wednesday, August 18 – hosted by
Stephanie Wright, B. S.
Sea Turtle Hatchlings
Join our educator for a talk about how Alabama's coastal sea turtle hatchlings are being affected by oil in the Gulf of Mexico.

Wednesday, August 25 – hosted by
Joe Ingraham
Behind the Scenes
Come along for an exciting look behind the scenes. See what it takes to keep the animals healthy and their tanks looking great. Go above the Bay tank and see our husbandry area and learn about the job of being an Aquarist.

Schedule subject to change; check back for updates and next month’s schedule.
For more information, visit www.disl.org
Or call 251-861-2141