Conference Field Trips - April 1, 2025
Tuesday April 1, 2025 - 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.
Mobile Tensaw Delta Boat Tour with Ben Raines
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Join local journalist, filmmaker, and naturalist Ben Raines for a boat tour of the Mobile Tensaw River Delta. Termed "America's Amazon," this unique, pristine ecosystem is one of the most diverse in North America. The tour departs from the Renaissance Hotel Lobby at 9 AM and returns at noon. Cost $40 (does not include a tip for the boat captain).
Tuesday April 1, 2025 - 8 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Trawling on the Alabama Discovery, Alabama Aquarium and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Tour
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The day begins with a trawling trip aboard the Alabama Discovery to collect specimens for an ongoing collaborative research project with the FDA. Lunch is provided after the boat trip at May's Cafe located at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. After lunch, tour the facilities at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The tour will conclude with a visit to the Alabama Aquarium. The tour departs from the Renaissance Hotel Lobby at 8 AM and returns at 3:30 PM. Cost $40.