Documenting the Potential Benefits of Increased Shellfish Mariculture Production in South Carolina

by scsgc | Jun 15, 2022

This report details a return-on-investment analysis for different scenarios of shellfish hatchery development which would be useful in evaluating the potential for university shellfish mariculture research programs. The Consortium worked with partners from Coastal...

The Economic Benefits of Beaches and Barrier Islands Infographic

by scsgc | Jun 15, 2022

This infographic highlights the main points of the Economic Benefits of Beaches and Barrier Islands report.

The Economic Benefits of South Carolina’s Beaches and Barrier Islands

by scsgc | Jun 15, 2022

This report examines the ecosystem services provided by South Carolina’s beach and barrier island systems from an economic perspective. The report synthesizes data from a variety of sources in order to place an estimated value on the services, in order to better...

The Economic Contribution of Oyster Mariculture in South Carolina

by scsgc | Jun 15, 2022

An overview of the economic contribution of South Carolina’s oyster-growing industry, which has grown as demand for locally-grown and sustainably-produced oysters increases.

Oyster Mariculture Fact Sheet

by scsgc | Jun 15, 2022

This fact sheet shows the involvement of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium in jump-starting the oyster farming industry in South Carolina, the state of the industry, and current projects to improve oyster growing resources in the state.