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Marine Environmental Awards Luncheon

Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Contact: Angie Gaillard 251-307-5903

Time: Doors open at 11:00 am

Program Begins at 11:30 am

Place: Riverview Plaza Hotel – Bon Secour Ballroom

Tickets: $60/person

Reservations: Reservations are available by mail from the DISL Foundation office, by calling 251-307-5903, or visiting us online at sealabfoundation.org

Marine Environmental Awards Luncheon: The Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation will host the Eleventh Annual Marine Environmental Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm at the Riverview Plaza Hotel. This will be a wonderful luncheon featuring Dr. Charlie Rolsky. Awards will also be presented to John Shell and Downtown Mobile Alliance who have both made outstanding contributions to marine environmental sustainability in the Alabama Gulf Coast Region.

Keynote Speaker: The Director of Science for Plastic Oceans International Dr. Charlie Rolsky will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Rolsky is also serving as the Director of Research for the prestigious Shaw Institute where he conducts contaminant monitoring, marine mammals’ health surveys and research on plastic pollution. He is also the host of Breaking It Down, a YouTube series from Plastic Oceans in which he simplifies science in a fun and engaging way.

Gulf Coast Marine Environmental Excellence Award - Recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to marine environmental sustainability in the Alabama Gulf Coast Region is John Shell – Eagle Reef Project

Gulf Coast Marine Environmental Leadership Award‐ Recognizes an organization whose efforts have resulted in the improvement of marine environmental sustainability in the Alabama Gulf Coast Region is Downtown Mobile Alliance and Mobile Baykeeper – Peace Out, Plastic