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Dauphin Island Sea Lab Receives $50,000 Grant from ExxonMobil Production Co. Mobile Bay Operations
Aug 19, 2002 |
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Contact: Lisa Young 251/861-7509 The Dauphin Island Sea Lab recently received a $50,000 grant from ExxonMobil Production Co., Mobile Bay Operations in support of its research, educational and public outreach programs at the Sea Lab. The grant will go to support scholarships for high school students and college students during the summer, as well as funding research efforts for scientists; displays at the Estuarium, the aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab; and sponsoring its annual Discovery Day. "We greatly appreciate ExxonMobil¹s support of all the programs we conduct here at the Sea Lab," stated Executive Director Dr. George Crozier. "The breadth of what we do, from touch labs for kindergarten kids to oceanographic research in the Gulf of Mexico, is astonishing, and ExxonMobil¹s support and recognition of every facet of our scientific and educational endeavors is highly gratifying." "The Sea Lab has for many years provided a high-quality marine environment learning experience to thousands of school-age children and their teachers at its Dauphin Island facility," said ExxonMobil Field Public Affairs Manager Charlie Rowton. "Because of the caliber of its facilities and staff, we are extremely pleased to continue our 20-plus year partnership with Dr. Crozier and his staff." ExxonMobil is the primary sponsor of Discovery Day, an open house at the Sea Lab, scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 10am to 2pm. |
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