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.
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.
Education
We develop resources for educators and students such as educator training, education programs, and undergraduate and graduate support to further ocean science education.
Coastal Heritage Magazine
Where the Wild Places Are: Captivating Carolina Bays
Carolina bays have long captured the human imagination. From asteroids to whale wallows to melting glaciers, origin stories of these unique elliptical depressions found throughout the Atlantic Coastal Plain continue to provide intrigue.
Project Updates
Consortium Logs 86 Impacts and Accomplishments in Annual Report
From February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024, the Consortium and its member institutions documented 86 impacts and accomplishments, plus 50 products and tools, within five focus areas.
Inaugural SHORES Seminar Prepares Students for the Future
The SHORES initiative addresses the urgent need for climate-resilient engineering in South Carolina’s Lowcountry by providing comprehensive education and hands-on experience to future engineers.
Supporting South Carolina’s Shrimp Fishery: Disaster Relief and S.C. Sea Grant’s Crucial Role
Jocelyn Juliano helped over 40 shrimp fishermen apply for grants to aid their businesses when the industry was affected by a freeze.