The Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium (MESC) is a public, non profit corporation dedicated to provide marine education, research, and service to the State of Alabama. Birmingham Southern College holds membership in this Consortium and gives academic credit for the varied marine science courses and activities available at its facility. This marine science station is located on Dauphin Island, Alabama, and is fully equipped for marine study and research along the Alabama gulf coast. Students interested in receiving academic credit and completing term projects at MESC should confer with Professor Andy Gannon for approval.