Program Focus Area
Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
The natural features of coastal South Carolina are diverse and striking, and include significant shoreline, tidal bottom, salt marsh, and freshwater wetland habitats. The coastline is characterized by more than 165 lineal miles of beaches and dotted with more than 40 barrier and sea islands.
How the Consortium Supports Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium supports research and outreach to generate and deliver science-based information and programs in response to the needs of local communities and decision-makers in the following areas:
Researching natural ocean processes such as tides and erosion.
The health and restoration of coastal and ocean ecosystems.
Determining the ecological, economic, and social value of natural resources.
Measuring impact of human activity on the coast and coastal waterways.
Researching changes in weather patterns and their impact.
Monitoring water quality and water pollution.
The long-term conservation and sustainable use of the coast’s natural resources.