Salt Marsh Excursion
Cost: $15 per person
2024 Dates
- Thursday, July 11, 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursday, July 18, 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 24, 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursday, August 8, 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
The salt marsh is a vital habitat for juvenile fishes, shrimp, and crabs. 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. You’ll learn how to collect samples and specimens.
Please be advised that you will get wet and muddy, so you may wish to prepare your vehicle and attire accordingly.
What to wear: Closed toe and closed heel shoes are required. Old tennis shoes that are tight fitting are a great choice. They will protect your feet from oyster shells and the very sticky mud.
Plese be advised that you will get wet and muddy, so, you may wish to prepare your vehicle accordingly.
What to bring: hat, sunscreen, water bottle, change of clothes and shoes, bag for muddy items.