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.
Knauss Fellowship Applications Due February 16, 2023
The Consortium is now accepting graduate student applications for the 2024 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.
Mapping Cobia Genome for Population Assessment, Restoration
Researchers at the S.C. Department of Natural Resources are developing a new genetic tool to assess wild populations and enhance restoration efforts of cobia, a popular recreational fishery.
CoastSnap Program Documents Shoreline Change
CoastSnap, a beach monitoring program, was recently installed at the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.