Researchers at the College of Charleston and Mount Pleasant Waterworks are investigating solutions to improve the longevity of waste treatment systems in the Town of Mount Pleasant. The post Scientists Rise to the Challenge of Coastal Septic Systems appeared first on S.C. Sea Grant Consortium.| S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
What is the best use case for South Carolina’s historic rice fields, and how can land managers plan for the future? Long recognized as a vital habitat for wildlife and fisheries, including migratory waterfowl and endangered species, S.C.’s managed antebellum rice fields, or impoundments also increase the coast’s resilience to sea level rise and the accelerated magnitude and frequency of storms.| S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
Atlantic blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) move throughout the estuarine system in response to changing life stages and environmental conditions. Understanding when and why these movements occur is critical to developing effective and sustainable fishery practices and tools.| S.C. Sea Grant Consortium