DISL on road to Ocean Commotion

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. – The Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Discovery Hall Programs took a trip to the campus of Louisiana State University on Oct. 24 to participate in the annual Louisiana Sea Grant’s 20th annual Ocean Commotion educational experience. Some 1,600 school students participated in the one day ocean-themed educational fair. Exhibits focused on coastal marshes and wetlands, invasive species, local ecosystems, boating safety, and Louisiana's geology and wildlife. Many of the students had never been to a swamp or marsh, so, it was their first time to see marine animals, which DISL's Discovery Hall Programs' educator JoAnn Moody had on display. “The students were amazed by the more peculiar specimens, like batfish and stargazers, but really got excited over something most of us take for granted, live hermit crabs," Moody said. "I believe many of them could have spent their whole day just letting the hairy crabs walk around on their hands.” Ocean Commotion is an educational experience for Louisiana students. DISL has participated in Ocean Commotion since the start in 1998. (Source: DISL 10/26/17)