Gulf Detectives at Dauphin Island Sea Lab is an exciting opportunity for students to access beaches, coastal wetlands, Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico without leaving their desks. This virtual laboratory and field experience is designed to increase students’ knowledge of science and encourage interest in STEM subjects. The unique experience gives students an opportunity to witness the impact of science on their daily lives and increase understanding and appreciation for science and the marine environment. This first episode explores the Mobile Bay Watershed.