Coastal Heritage Magazine
Coastal Heritage is a quarterly publication of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium, a science-based state agency supporting research, education, and outreach to conserve coastal resources and enhance economic opportunity for the people of South Carolina.
Subscriptions to the printed magazine and back copies of previous issues are available without cost upon request.
Forever Chemicals: The Science and History of PFAS in the Lowcountry
Contaminants of emerging concern, such as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and phthalates, have long been present in the South Carolina Lowcountry, affecting humans, wildlife, and waterways. Researchers are racing to understand their impact.