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
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.
Beyond the Surface: Art and Science Come Together to Highlight Water Challenges in South Carolina
The new art exhibit, Beyond the Surface, is bringing attention to South Carolina’s water resource challenges through a creative blend of science and visual art. The collaborative project is the result of partnerships between the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium, Clemson Extension, South Carolina Water Resources Center, and Tiger Strikes Asteroid Greenville art gallery.
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
