News and Program Updates
Real Estate Course Engaged 1,300, Provided $146K in Economic Benefits
Over the past five years, Calling the Coast Home delivered 59 courses to over 1,300 REPs, garnering about $146,000 in economic benefits.
Consortium Relaunching Flagship Magazine, Coastal Heritage
Coastal Heritage magazine, an in-depth look at South Carolina’s coastal research, culture, and history, will be published again starting this spring.
Abstracts Due April 1 for Coastal Science Research Symposium
Abstracts Due April 1 for Coastal Science Research Symposium.
Consortium Board of Directors Elect Chair and Vice-Chair
Geoffrey I. Scott, Ph.D. of the University of South Carolina was elected chair, and Darin Zimmerman, Ph.D. of The Citadel’s Swain School of Math and Science was elected vice-chair of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors.
S.C. Environmental Awareness Award Presented to “Save Our Saluda” President Melanie Ruhlman
Melanie Ruhlman, president of “Save Our Saluda,” was announced as the recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award.
Water Level Sensor Installed in Bluffton
A water level sensor was recently installed at Calhoun Street Public Dock on the May River in Bluffton, South Carolina, to aid in building resilience against future floods.
Marine Debris Art Exhibits Scheduled
The events will showcase artworks created from marine debris while increasing awareness of local cleanups and how to get involved, organizations that work to preserve Gullah/Geechee cultural heritage, and community science opportunities.
Consortium-Nominated 2026 Knauss Finalist Selected
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium-nominated Amadi Afua Sefah-Twerefour of the University of South Carolina selected as 2026 finalist for the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.
Dolphins Signal Phthalate Pollution
In Sarasota Bay, Florida, researchers studying the health of bottlenose dolphins have detected prevalent and high concentrations of phthalates, a class of chemicals considered contaminants of emerging concern.