The efforts of the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium inject millions of dollars annually into local communities throughout South Carolina as well as the broader Southeastern United States. This report details the Consortium’s economic impact.
Economics
Documenting the Potential Benefits of Increased Shellfish Mariculture Production in South Carolina
A report detailing hypothetical investment scenarios for shellfish hatchery development. The report includes an estimate on the current unmet demand for South Carolina produced mariculture oysters, as well as an economic impact model.
The Economic Benefits of Beaches and Barrier Islands Infographic
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
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 inform their wise use and conservation.
The Economic Contribution of Oyster Mariculture in South Carolina
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
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.
Assessing South Carolina’s Ocean Economy
This report details the trends in economic activity related to South Carolina’s ocean economy.
South Carolina’s Ocean Economy Infographic
This infographic and fact sheet shows statistics about South Carolina’s ocean economy.