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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 – Winter 2009
This newsletter includes: Governors in the Southeast states formed a regional coalition to better manage and protect ocean and coastal resources, ensure regional economic sustainability, and respond to disasters such as hurricanes. A citizen’s guide to community planning in South Carolina was published. Scientists studied hypoxic events off Myrtle Beach. New resources for fisheries were developed.
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.
Inside Sea Grant Newsletter – Winter 2006
This newsletter includes: S.C. Sea Grant Consortium noted its 25th anniversary, honoring Hollings. Scientists developed a computer model to help manage the blue crab fishery in South Carolina. A statewide cleanup effort removed nearly 60 tons of trash from South Carolina waterways.
Inside Sea Grant Newsletter – Summer 2004
This newsletter includes: Dr. Andrew A. Sorensen was elected as chair of S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s Board of Directors. The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium hired new staff. A school curriculum was developed as an educational companion to Coastal Heritage Magazine.
Inside Sea Grant Newsletter – Winter 2003
This newsletter includes: An estimated 6,000 volunteers removed trash from South Carolina waterways. Researchers deployed mobile wind towers along the projected path of Hurricane Isabel in advance of the storm. The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium was awarded new funding for core programs.
Inside Sea Grant Newsletter – Winter 2002
This newsletter includes: Volunteers cleaned nearly 15 tons of trash from local waterways. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium extension specialists organized a workshop on harmful algal blooms. The executive director of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium was named to the Executive Committee of the Board of Oceans and Atmosphere of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges.
Inside Sea Grant Newsletter – Summer 2002
This newsletter includes: The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium received a funding award for its core program areas and hired new staff members. The NEMO program, which educates municipalities about natural resource protection, expanded into the upstate area. The executive director of the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium testified before the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy at its regional meeting in Charleston, S.C. Discussion of a proposal to move the Sea Grant program to the National Science Foundation.