Cocktails with the Critters

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation (DISLF) supports the Sea Lab in its mission to provide wise stewardship of the marine environment through education and research.   The Sea Lab is the marine science laboratory for the State of Alabama. It serves as the marine science program for twenty-one colleges and universities in the state of Alabama.  In addition to college and graduate students, the Sea Lab provides marine science education for children in grades K5-12 and continuing education for Alabama science teachers. The Sea Lab is home to nationally acclaimed researchers who play an important role in supporting the health and welfare of our beautiful bay and coastline.

Cocktails with Critters, the major fundraiser for the DISLF will be Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 6:00 till 9:00 at The Blue Gill on the Causeway.  As always, this will be an exciting evening overlooking Mobile Bay with live music, delicious hors d’ouevres along with tasty wine and beer.   A portion of the proceeds raised this year will be used to fund student scholarships and other projects at the Sea Lab.

The Silent Auction will be virtual for the sixth year in a row and will be live May 3-6.  The DISL Foundation silent auction is one of the most anticipated silent auctions in Mobile and beyond, garnering more than 500 bidders.  We are currently seeking unique items, gift certificates, travel packages, artwork, local experiences, and more to help make this year’s auction our most successful yet.