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The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium is a university-based program that generates and provides science-based information to support the wise use and conservation of South Carolina’s coastal resources and create a sustainable economy and environment. Contact info@scseagrant.org with questions.
Flagship Program Press Kits
S.C. Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program
CSAP is a one-month, paid job training program to gain the skills necessary to join the commercial seafood industry.
From Seeds to Shoreline
South Carolina’s only salt marsh restoration program designed for K–12 students and teachers.
Palmetto Environmental Education Certification Program
South Carolina’s first environmental education professional certification.
Beach Sweep/River Sweep
The largest one-day volunteer waterway cleanup event in South Carolina, started in 1988.
Press Releases
Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors will hold a meeting from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The meeting will be held at MUSC, 22 Westedge Street, Charleston, S.C., 29403. Members of the media and the public are invited to attend....
Nominations Sought for 2025 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
CHARLESTON, S.C. (September 20, 2025) – The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals making strides in raising environmental awareness and safeguarding our natural resources. Nominations for the 2025 S.C. Environmental...
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Receives Support: Thank You to Legislators
Contact: Susan Lovelace, Executive Director CHARLESTON, S.C. (September 10, 2025) – In response to federal funding uncertainty for the NOAA National Sea Grant College Program, a community-based network of 34 programs located across U.S. states and territories, the...
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Welcomes Osborne as Next Director
Contact: Hailey Murphy, Coastal Public Information Coordinator CHARLESTON, S.C. (September 8, 2025) – Emily Osborne, Ph.D., has been selected as the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium executive director, effective October 1, 2025. Most recently, Osborne served as a federal...
Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors will hold a meeting from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The meeting will be held virtually. Members of the media and the public are invited to attend. Please register by Wednesday, June 11, at 9:00 am...
Palmetto Environmental Education Certification Receives National Accreditation
Contacts: E.V. Bell, Education and Outreach Manager, S.C. Sea Grant Consortium: elizabeth.bell@scseagrant.org Keith Willoughby, Executive Director of EEASC: director@eeasc.org CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 15, 2025) – On April 25, 2025, the Environmental Education...
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Welcomes 2025 Cohort of Commercial Seafood Apprentices
Contacts: Matt Gorstein, (843) 953-2084 or matthew.gorstein@scseagrant.org Jocelyn Juliano, (843) 953-2098 or jocelyn.juliano@scseagrant.org CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 23, 2025) – The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium (Consortium) will be hosting the 2025 South Carolina...
Annual Board Meeting to be Held on October 29
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The meeting will be held virtually. Members of the media and the public are invited to attend. Please register on/by Monday,...