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Volume 23, Number 1

 

January 2012


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There's always something happening here at the Sea Lab, and we hope to bring you frequent updates of the latest activities.

 

Share the Passion – Docent Training, Saturday, February 18

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Docent Joe Horton entertains and enlightens children at the Estuarium.

If you love the marine environment and want to share your knowledge with future generations, the Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is a perfect place for you to volunteer. Our team of dedicated marine educators and aquarists will be offering docent training on February 18, 8:30am to 4:00pm (lunch included) to learn about the animals and habitats represented in the Estuarium. (READ MORE)

DISL and FDA Cooperative Program

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The Dauphin Island Sea Lab and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Gulf Coast Seafood Laboratory, Division of Seafood Science and Technology have entered into a long-term collaborative relationship, increasing opportunities for both organizations in research, education, technology and outreach. (READ MORE)

Beneath the Surface: Deep Sea Science Conference
Naomi Shelton, Laboratory Manager

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Naomi Shelton is the Laboratory Manager for Dr. Rob Condon.

One of the things I love most about marine scientists is how much we enjoy networking. Collaboration is something we all strive for, and a great way to make it happen is to attend scientific meetings. I was fortunate enough to receive funding provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to attend the Deep Submergence Science Committee (DeSSC) meeting immediately prior to the American Geophysical Union's annual meeting in San Francisco last month. (READ MORE)

Mark your Calendars

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Dr. Paul Falkowski is the 2012 Wiese Distinguished Speaker.

2012 promises to be a busy and exciting year for the Sea Lab and its supporters. Please mark your calendars for these important dates; more information for each event will be available as it approaches: (READ MORE)

Sea Lab Notes

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Dr. Ron Kiene will be researching the causes of seafood poisoning in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Dr. Ron Kiene is a co-principle investigator on a recently awarded NOAA grant to help prevent toxin-induced seafood poisoning in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. (READ MORE)

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