AL HB136

Designates the Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Alabama Aquarium as the official Aquarium of Alabama.

Recognizes the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, established by the Legislature in 1971 as the administrative home for the Alabama Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium, for its research and educational programs serving all Alabama counties.

Notes that the aquarium's interactive exhibits, public events, and excursions have been visited by over one million students and visitors since opening in 1998.

Requires appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers reflecting the official designation.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.