The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Dauphin Island, AL
From collectors
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) is Alabama's primary marine education and research center. DISL is the home site of the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium and was founded by an act of the Alabama State Legislature in 1971. It also has a public aquarium specializing in estuarine organisms.
The facilities are located on the East end of Dauphin Island, and occupy grounds formerly owned by the US Air Force for the 693rd Radar Squadron. It is located across the street from historic Fort Gaines.
Machine 2: The machine is now located next to the gift shop. Costs 76 cents per design. All have 'Alabama Aquarium' and Dauphin Island Sea Lab' on them:
1) Hermit crab,
2) Octopus,
3) Angelfish,
4) Seahorse.
Retired 1: All have 'The Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab' on them, 1) Hermit crab, 2) Octopus, 3) Fish, 4) Seahorse.
6/19/24: Scan of Machine 2 added. GSY
5/08/26: machine still outside gift shop pressing nicely. EFA TEC 5686
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 2 | 4 | Penny |
| Retired 1 | ? | Penny |
2 photos from collectors
Also in Dauphin Island
- Confirmed May 2026Fort Gaines Historic Site
Dauphin Island, AL
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