Introducing students to the Marine Ecosystems, 

and the vital role they play in the earth’s survival.

GEMS 2023 at Gulf Shores  Marine Science Adventures featured keynote speaker Jaqueline Sablan from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and manager of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. GEMS teams experienced outdoor, hands-on STEM activities, including seining in the lagoon and meeting "Chewy" the (real!) alligator! Look for more adventures next year!

Team Attendance


We hosted 40 GEMS teams from Alabama school districts including:

Team Projects

GS Team videos

Location Information:

1054 West Beach Blvd

Gulf Shores, AL 36542

For directions visit:

https://www.marinescienceadventures.com/accommodations