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Dauphin
Island Sea Lab Receives Educational and Research Grants from
ExxonMobil and Alabama Power Foundation
May 30, 2006
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Media Contact: Lisa Young
251/861-7509
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) recently received two generous
grants in support of its expansive educational and research programs.
ExxonMobil gave the DISL $29,000 for its educational programs, including
BayMobile, a traveling marine science laboratory that visits school
systems and other public venues that are far from the coast.
Alabama Power Foundation awarded the DISL $100,000 for its extensive
research programs. Research at the DISL covers a wide range of
disciplines, from biogeochemistry to paleoecology. A staff of
internationally-renowned scientists conduct their work from as close as
Mobile Bay to as far away as Antarctica.
The DISL is unique in its breadth of programs that address both
educational and research needs. “We are grateful to both ExxonMobil and
Alabama Power Foundation for their generous contributions to the Sea
Lab,” comments Dr. George Crozier, Executive Director, DISL. “Their
continued support of our mission to be wise stewards of our marine
resources is indicative of the caring and committed community for which
we strive.” |
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