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New Crop of Teachers Learns about K-12 Shoreline Restoration Program
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. Learn more about us.
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
Citizen Science: Encouraging Public Engagement
Researchers increasingly are turning to volunteers who are willing to scour beaches for sea turtle tracks or check a backyard rain gauge daily, and the data gathered in these basic chores is helping propel science forward.
South Atlantic Sea Grant Programs Seek Regional Proposals to Address Impacts of Coastal Flooding
Funding is available to study the effects of coastal flooding on access to infrastructure and the resulting economic effects in coastal communities.
Stormwater Ponds Research Details Benefits
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium researchers with the College of Charleston published a journal article detailing the effectiveness of stormwater ponds for reducing flooding and improving water quality.
Oyster Mariculture is Growing in South Carolina
The single-oyster mariculture industry is taking off in South Carolina, as hatcheries and farms refine methods for growing single oysters preferred by high-end restaurants.
