Marine Publications

The SCDNR Marine Resources Division has released several publications as a means to educate the public on various aspects of the marine habitat and the recreational activities that it supports. These publications include: fishing techniques for red drum and spotted sea trout, artificial reefs, careers in marine science and many other marine related topics. It is our hope that you utilize and enjoy these educational publications. Please click on the links listed below to view or download the publications. You must have or download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view most of these publications. 

Natural History and Fishing Techniques Series

• Flounder (file size 1.11 M)
• Red Drum
• Sheepshead (files size 2M)
• Spotted Sea Trout

Sea Science Marine Educational Series

• Blue Crabs
• Careers in Marine Science
• Dynamics of the Salt Marsh
• Jellyfish
• Marine Artificial Reefs
• Oysters and Clams
• Shrimp in South Carolina
• Summer Inshore Fishing
• Summer Offshore Fishing

Technical Reports

• Marine Recreational Fisheries License Report (2006)
• Survey of the South Carolina Shrimp Baiting Fishery (2001)
• Status of the South Carolina Fisheries for Cobia (2001)
• South Carolina Marine fisheries Report (2000)
• A Review of the Recreational Fishery for Blue Marlin and White Marlin in SC (1977-2000)
• A Review of Mercury in the Environment: It's Occurrence in Marine Fish (2000)

Educational Publications

• Guide to South Carolina Marine Artificial Reefs (file size 15M)
• The Recreational Fishery in South Carolina: The Little River Story
• Planning and Holding Sportfishing Tournaments