Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island

Name: Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Address: 101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, 36528, United States
Telephone: +1 251-861-7500

#2 among attractions in Dauphin Island

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The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is Alabama's primary marine education and research center. DISL is the home site of the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium and was founded by an act of the Alabama State Legislature in 1971. It also has a public aquarium specializing in estuarine organisms, the George F. Crozier Estuarium. ()

Opened: 1971 (53 years ago)Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°15'1"N, 88°4'42"W

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101 Bienville BlvdDauphin Island 36528 United States

Contact

+1 251-861-7500

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Day trips

Dauphin Island Sea Lab – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Audubon Bird Sanctuary.

~1030 ftSE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island
5 min walk • Fort Gaines is a historic fort on Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States. It was named for Edmund Pendleton Gaines. Established in 1821, it is best known for its role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War.
0.5 miW
Area
Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Dauphin Island
14 min walk • The Audubon Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary on the eastern side of Dauphin Island, Alabama, measuring 164 acres. The island is an important stop for many bird migrations, as it is often the first land birds encounter when crossing the Gulf of Mexico. The island was dedicated as an Important Bird Area due to this fact.
0.5 miW
30°14'55"N • 88°5'13"W
Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Dauphin Island
14 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dauphin Island Sea Lab open?

Dauphin Island Sea Lab is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dauphin Island Sea Lab?

Nearby attractions include Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island (5 min walk), Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Dauphin Island (14 min walk), Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Dauphin Island (14 min walk).