The Economic Benefits of South Carolina’s Beaches and Barrier Islands (2021) This report examines the ecosystem services provided by South Carolina’s beach and barrier island systems from an economic perspective. The report synthesizes data from a variety...
The Economic Contribution of Oyster Mariculture in South Carolina (2021) An overview of the economic contribution of South Carolina’s oyster-growing industry, which has grown as demand for locally-grown and sustainably-produced oysters increases. Oyster...
Oyster Mariculture Fact Sheet (2021) This fact sheet shows the involvement of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium in jump-starting the oyster farming industry in South Carolina, the state of the industry, and current projects to improve oyster growing resources in the...
Assessing South Carolina’s Ocean Economy (2020) This report provides an overview of South Carolina’s ocean economy based on available data; expands upon information provided by NOAA to examine other market and non-market economic benefits derived from coastal and...
Flood Vulnerability Assessment: City of Beaufort, S.C. A report by a team from S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and Carolinas Integrated Sciences and Assessments on the history and science of rising sea levels and potential flood mitigation strategies was prepared for the...
Ocean Science Journal for Grades 9-12 This journal provides ten writing prompts and engagement activities based on the seven Ocean Literacy Essential Principles for use by educators and parents with their students and children. Each week, one Ocean Literacy Essential...
