Community Scientists Sprout New Salt Marsh Habitat
Over 200 volunteers plant nearly 90,000 seedlings at five Charleston-area sites.
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 >
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

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.
New Water Chats Series to Highlight Statewide Water Quality Research
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium, in partnership with Clemson Cooperative Extension and Clemson University’s South Carolina Water Resources Center, presents Water Chats, a virtual technical training series which debuts on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
New Internship Program Promotes Diversity in Aquaculture Industry
The Consortium has partnered with the nonprofit Minorities in Aquaculture, providing three paid summer internships to women of color who are interested in learning the fundamentals of shellfish aquaculture.
“Project Sentinel” Stations to Capture Landfalling Hurricane Data
Hurricane monitoring towers capture video feeds and data, such as wind speed, water depth, wave height and direction, storm surge, erosion, and hazardous water-quality conditions.