
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium News
Knauss Fellowship Applications Due February 16, 2023
The Consortium is now accepting graduate student applications for the 2024 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.
Mapping Cobia Genome for Population Assessment, Restoration
Researchers at the S.C. Department of Natural Resources are developing a new genetic tool to assess wild populations and enhance restoration efforts of cobia, a popular recreational fishery.
CoastSnap Program Documents Shoreline Change
CoastSnap, a beach monitoring program, was recently installed at the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Consortium Welcomes New Staff
The Consortium welcomes new staff Ke’Ziyah Williamson as the Coastal Watershed Community Engagement specialist and Malayna Nesbitt as the Extension Graduate Assistant.
S.C. State Agencies Present Environmental Awareness Award to Clemson University Professor
Dr. James Frederick, professor and agricultural science specialist with Clemson University, is the recipient of the 2022 South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award.
FY24-26 Request for Proposals—Save the Date!
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium expects to release its FY2024-2026 Request for Proposals in January 2023.
Consortium Helps Gullah Geechee Chamber Secure Grant for Seafood Trail
The Consortium assisted the Gullah Geechee Chamber Foundation with navigating the federal grants process, which resulted in an award for the development of a Gullah Geechee Seafood Trail.
Extension Staff Win Prestigious National Award
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium staff were recognized for Calling the Coast Home, a continuing education series for coastal South Carolina real estate professionals.
Consortium Welcomes New Staff
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium welcomes several new staff members.
S.C. Sea Grant Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on November 3, 2022 at the Consortium’s office.
Project Examines Extreme Heat in Gadsden Green Community
Gadsden Green residents have joined a community-science effort alongside local scientists, health professionals, climate experts, and city planners to examine how different factors, such as building and landscape materials, influence the extreme temperatures.
Nominees Chosen for 2023 Knauss Fellowship
Consortium nominees Chloe VanderMolen and Maggie Carson have been selected for the prestigious Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, providing them the opportunity to spend a year living, working, and learning in the Washington, D.C., area.