S.C. Sea Grant Consortium News
South Atlantic Sea Grant Programs Seek Regional Proposals to Address Impacts of Coastal Flooding
Funding is available to study the effects of coastal flooding on access to infrastructure and the resulting economic effects in coastal communities.
Stormwater Ponds Research Details Benefits
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium researchers with the College of Charleston published a journal article detailing the effectiveness of stormwater ponds for reducing flooding and improving water quality.
Oyster Mariculture is Growing in South Carolina
The single-oyster mariculture industry is taking off in South Carolina, as hatcheries and farms refine methods for growing single oysters preferred by high-end restaurants.
Research Indicates Black Sea Bass Remain Genetically Diverse Despite Historic Periods of Overfishing
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium funded a study to determine whether the species experienced a genetic bottleneck after a period of overfishing.
Flood Resilience Event Takes a Different Route at Folly Beach
Talking about sea-level rise and tidal flooding might seem an odd fit for a children’s-oriented event, but risk communicators need to reach out to varied audiences.
Public Comments Sought for S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Review
Public comments are sought for a review of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium by a team convened by the NOAA National Sea Grant College Program.
Clemson University’s Patrick McMillan Wins 2018 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
The host of “Expeditions with Patrick McMillan” was honored for many accomplishments at the awards ceremony on May 28, 2019.
Consortium Research Benefits the State
Funding awarded by the National Sea Grant College Program to S.C. Sea Grant Consortium supported eight peer-reviewed research projects in fiscal years 2016-2018.
NOAA Highly Migratory Species Funding Opportunity
The National Sea Grant College Program announces a funding opportunity in 2019 for highly migratory species research.
Measuring Effectiveness of Green Roofs, Porous Pavements in Slowing Runoff
The results of a research project funded by S.C. Sea Grant that was designed to discover how well low impact development (LID) practices such as green roofs and porous pavement handle extreme rainfall.
Sporobolus alterniflorus Through the Seasons
Sporobolus alterniflorus, the common smooth cordgrass that dominates coastal marshes in the southeastern United States changes from month to month. Follow along on a journey through a year in the marsh.
Coastal Heritage Earns State Honor
Coastal Heritage magazine was selected as one of 12 publications and websites honored by the South Carolina State Documents Depository System as Notable State Documents of 2018.