Thirteen South Carolina Educators Receive Palmetto Environmental Education Certification
Two-year program offers 120 renewal credits and Diversity Scholarships
Welcome to the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
The Consortium is a university-based program that supports the wise use and conservation of South Carolina’s coastal resources to create a sustainable economy and environment. Our mission and focus areas >
COVID-19 Response Efforts
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium connects South Carolina’s residents to helpful information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Work

Facilitating and Funding Coastal and Marine Research

Supporting the Informational Needs of Coastal Residents

Developing Resources for Educators and Students
Latest Publications and News

1980-2020: S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Marks Four Decades of Change
For 40 years, the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s researchers, educators, and outreach staff has worked to enhance understanding of the unique heritage and natural resources of coastal South Carolina.
Lovelace to Serve as Next S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Executive Director
Susan Lovelace, Ph.D., has been selected as the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium executive director, effective January 1, 2021. Previously she was the Consortium’s assistant director for development and extension for over six years.
“A big heart.” Capt. Edwin “Wayne” Magwood: 1952-2020
Wayne Magwood was a staunch advocate for South Carolina’s shrimping industry. In Mount Pleasant, he was known as a mentor to younger commercial shrimpers, a lender of spare parts, and, to those who knew him best, a fabled storyteller.
S.C. Sea Grant Board of Directors Virtual Meeting Scheduled
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors will hold a virtual annual meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on September 30, 2020. Members of the media and the general public are invited to attend.