Local News and Events in Dauphin Island, AL
Oyster Dissection Explains Estuary Roles
Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 11:30 AM Central Time · Dauphin Island, AL
A public Oyster Dissection is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 11:30 a.m. as part of Dauphin Island Sea Lab's National Estuaries Week programming. The session will examine how oysters eat, explain their life cycle, and show how oysters contribute to estuarine ecosystems. The program offers residents a practical look at an important local species and the role it plays in coastal waters. The Sea Lab lists the activity alongside other September programs focused on Mobile Bay and its habitats.


