The red lionfish is a “super-invasive” species that is taking over reef systems in the western Atlantic and Caribbean.
Fisheries
Coastal Heritage – On the Waterfront: Can Traditional Industries Survive Explosive Change?
Traditional marine industries continue to lose their hold on South Carolina’s coastal waterways.
Coastal Heritage – S.C.’s Working Waterfronts: Fishing Villages Evolve
Working waterfronts are living entities, shaped by many variables. In South Carolina, the communities around those waterfronts are taking stock of recent changes and deciding how best to move forward.
Coastal Heritage – Tank to Table: How Single Oyster Mariculture Works
The single-oyster mariculture industry is taking off in South Carolina, as hatcheries and farms refine methods for growing single oysters preferred by high-end restaurants.
South Carolina Commercial Fisheries Infrastructure Needs Assessment
This assessment identifies the critical needs, threats, and impediments the commercial fishing industry faces in South Carolina.
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.
Inside Sea Grant Newsletter – Summer 2011
This newsletter includes: The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium received high marks from a national review team. SECOORA spun off the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium as an independent non-profit for ocean observation. A climate adaptation initiative lead to the creation of flood and sea-level rise maps for Charleston, S.C. Researchers looked into the causes of hypoxic events in Long Bay off the coast of Myrtle Beach. Researchers studied the survival rates of horseshoe crabs after bleeding for medical purposes. A brochure on low impact development was released, as well as a web portal showing South Carolina LID projects.
Inside Sea Grant Newsletter – Summer 2008
A website was developed to provide resources to coastal decision-makers, community planners, and local officials. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium researchers helped improve Georgia stormwater policies. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium-backed research lead to development of an improved nail design for preventing wind and earthquake damage. S.C. Sea Grant-back erosion research was featured on national television. Shrimpers in South Carolina learned about using biodiesel as a sustainable fuel source.
Inside Sea Grant Newsletter – Fall 2007
This newsletter includes: A beach erosion monitoring program assisted with efforts to secure emergency funding for storm damage repair. An effort to map the ocean bottom assisted in identifying essential fish habitat. An observation system improved floor detection and warning capabilities. A red drum stocking program helped curb declines in the population. A conservation plan was developed for Jasper County to prepare for growth. A campaign to improve awareness of the dangers of rip currents was launched.