S.C. Sea Grant Consortium News
“A big heart.” Capt. Edwin “Wayne” Magwood: 1952-2020
Wayne Magwood was a staunch advocate for South Carolina’s shrimping industry. In Mount Pleasant, he was known as a mentor to younger commercial shrimpers, a lender of spare parts, and, to those who knew him best, a fabled storyteller.
S.C. Sea Grant Board of Directors Virtual Meeting Scheduled
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors will hold a virtual annual meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on September 30, 2020. Members of the media and the general public are invited to attend.
Beach Sweep/River Sweep Litter Cleanup Postponed
The Beach Sweep/River Sweep litter cleanup, originally scheduled for September 19, 2020 has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scholars Program Provides Tribute to Margaret A. Davidson
A new scholars fund for undergraduates has been established to honor the life and contributions of Margaret A. Davidson.
Grant Funds South Atlantic Flood Resilience Program, Georgetown County, S.C. One of the Pilot Study Areas
A new grant gives researchers throughout the Southeast, including a team in South Carolina, the opportunity to discover green infrastructure solutions to mitigate the effects of flooding on coastal communities.
Consortium Awards Funding for Eight Research Projects
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium has selected eight peer-reviewed research and outreach projects to be funded during the 2020-2022 cycle, spanning all five of our program focus areas.
Carr, Gaines Join Consortium Staff
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium has two new staff members – Information Technology Resources Manager Chris Carr and Living Marine Resources Program Specialist Graham Gaines.
Local Seafood When Shopping for Necessities
Some South Carolina fishing boats remain in operation, and their products are available at several retail seafood outlets remaining open as essential businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Online K-12 Education Resources
In light of current school closures in South Carolina and around the country in response to COVID-19, a number of organizations and institutions are offering educational resources to engage in meaningful remote K-12 education.
Educator Science Café Series Wraps Up Season with Event on Microplastics
The Educator Science Café Series, a chance for educators to hear directly from scientists, wrapped up its 2019-2020 season with “Microplastics: It’s a Small World” in February.
New Method Could Speed Process of Determining Fish Age and Growth Patterns
The ability to rapidly detect changes in age and growth patterns for fish populations is crucial to successfully managing them, and a new process studied by S.C. Sea Grant Consortium researchers shows promise for speeding up the previously time-consuming process.
First Class Nears Environmental Educator Certification
Fourteen pioneers are well on the way to becoming South Carolina’s first certified environmental educators in a program shepherded by the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium.