The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment. Nominations will be accepted through November 30, 2026. Each year the public is invited to submit …
Bob Crimian was recently selected as the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s director of Extension, starting October 15, 2026. He will lead the Extension program, supporting the work of Extension specialists and strengthening partnerships that advance sustainable …
Contact: Susan Ferris Hill, (843) 953-2092 or susan.ferris.hill@scseagrant.org April Turner, (843) 953-2073 or april.turner@scseagrant.org Charleston, S.C. (October 27, 2026)—The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize …
Clam farmers along the South Carolina coast are catching a “fever,” but this one has nothing to do with being sick. During the summer months, schools of migratory cownose rays (also known as a fever of rays) can move through South Carolina’s estuaries …
On October 2, 2026, we bid farewell to Matt Gorstein, director for Development and Extension. Gorstein will begin a new role at Florida Sea Grant as the interim associate director of Research on December 1, 2026. Gorstein began his career at the Consortium …
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium Board of Directors will hold a meeting from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026. The meeting is virtual only. Members of the public interested in attending may contact the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium for the link …
Beach Sweep/River Sweep, South Carolina’s largest one-day litter cleanup, was held Saturday, September 19, 2026. During this 37th annual event, an estimated 4,500 volunteers statewide removed debris from beaches, marshes, and waterways at over 100 …
This summer, two Consortium Community Engaged Interns gained firsthand experience with coastal research at the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science and North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). Working alongside …
by Hailey Murphy. Members of the 2026 PEEC cohort join Rick Huffman of the S.C. National Park Service on a wilderness walk in Nine Times Preserve and Forest on August 5. Photo Credit: Morgan Treon. Waking up early to hit the trail with your kids, stopping …
Ady Pabst is the Extension graduate assistant. She works alongside the Extension team to coordinate the S.C. Coastal Information Network, assist with workshops, meetings, webinars, and outreach events, develop communications materials, and support Calling …
On August 3, 2026, we bid farewell to Susannah Sheldon, Research and Fellowships manager. Sheldon retired after 23 years of service with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and partner organizations. During her time at the Consortium, Sheldon managed biennial …
The popular Guide to the Salt Marshes and Tidal Creeks of the Southeastern United States is now available on the Consortium’s website. Discover this comprehensive identification publication which describes 102 species, such as terrestrial plants, algae, …
Written by Hailey Murphy, interviews conducted by Mary Lide Wallace; S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. American alligator swimming in a pond at Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, S.C. Photo credit: Morgan Treon/S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. A Southern Icon …
By Hailey Murphy. S.C. Sea Grant Consortium employees participating in the groundbreaking for a new public sewer line in Alljoy, S.C. Photo credit: Haley Hughes, Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority. The Lowcountry is famous for charming communities …
On May 5, 2026, the Septic Think Tank workshop was held in Columbia, S.C. Organized by Mount Pleasant Waterworks and a host of partners, the event highlighted local-level septic management strategies in South Carolina that protect public- and environmental …
On May 29, 2026, eight individuals graduated from the Consortium’s Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program (CSAP). The apprentices are AMSEA Safety Drill Conductor certified, CPR/First Aid certified, and completed over 120 hours of classroom and on-the- …
The Coastal Science Research Symposium, held June 9-11, 2026, at the College of Charleston Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center, was a resounding success! Over 150 participants—researchers, students, resource managers, extension professionals, educators, and …
James Elekwachi was recently hired as a grants manager. He oversees the Consortium’s grants administration portfolio and supports award management, compliance, and reporting. Elekwachi earned a M.S. in environmental sciences from the University of …
Several members of the Consortium staff were honored at an award ceremony May 13, 2026, in Wilmington, N.C., during the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals (ANREP) biennial conference. Staff received two prestigious awards: an …
By Hailey Murphy, S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. Lyela Gadsden demonstrates the multifunctional art piece she created for the 2026 Gullah/Geechee CREATE showcases, entitled “Roseate Recycling Receptacle.” Photo credit: Hailey Murphy/S.C. Sea Grant Consortium …
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