S.C. Sea Grant Consortium

Launching the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program

Coastal Science Serving South Carolina

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium is a university-based program that generates and provides science-based information to support the wise use and conservation of South Carolina’s coastal resources and create a sustainable economy and environment.

Operating a heat tracking device.

Research

We facilitate coastal and marine research by identifying and funding peer-reviewed projects that address critical data needs for our state and region.

Extension

We support the informational needs of coastal residents by making science-based information, expertise, and education about coastal issues available to the public.

Researchers install sensors in a salt marsh.
A group of teachers learn about Spartina in a salt marsh.

Education

We develop resources for educators and students such as educator training, education programs, and undergraduate and graduate support to further ocean science education.

Project Updates

Thorvalson Wins S.C. Environmental Awareness Award

Thorvalson Wins S.C. Environmental Awareness Award

Kelly Thorvalson, Senior Manager of Conservation Programs with the South Carolina Aquarium was awarded the 2024 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award for her conservation efforts in plastic pollution mitigation, sustainable seafood, and resilience.

Envisioning the Future of South Carolina’s Antebellum Rice Fields

Envisioning the Future of South Carolina’s Antebellum Rice Fields

What is the best use case for South Carolina’s historic rice fields, and how can land managers plan for the future? Long recognized as a vital habitat for wildlife and fisheries, including migratory waterfowl and endangered species, S.C.’s managed antebellum rice fields, or impoundments also increase the coast’s resilience to sea level rise and the accelerated magnitude and frequency of storms.

Consortium Member Institutions

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