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South Carolina Mariculture: Growing Oysters and a Sustainable Industry

Enjoy these delectable bivalves year-round!

Photo by Will Fontaine.

Welcome to the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium

We are a university-based program that generates and provides science-based information to support the wise use and conservation of South Carolina’s coastal resources to create a sustainable economy and environment.

FEATURED STORY

South Carolina Mariculture: Growing Oysters and a Sustainable Industry

Enjoy these delectable bivalves year-round!

Our Work

Blue green algae in a dish.

Facilitating and Funding Coastal and Marine Research

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Supporting the Informational Needs of Coastal Residents

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Developing Resources for Educators and Students

Coastal Heritage Magazine

Coastal Heritage is a quarterly publication of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium.

Prevailing Winds: Building Momentum Offshore

Prevailing Winds: Building Momentum Offshore

Driven by a combination of factors, from new federal energy goals to a burgeoning wind-energy manufacturing presence in South Carolina, an effort to bring offshore wind to the Palmetto State is gaining momentum.

Latest News

Gorstein Elected to Sea Grant Extension Executive Committee

Gorstein Elected to Sea Grant Extension Executive Committee

Matt Gorstein, assistant director for Development and Extension, was elected as secretary-treasurer for the Sea Grant Extension Assembly Executive Committee, serving a three-year term. In this role, Gorstein will keep track of the Assembly budget and ensure all...