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Marine Biology Courses

Marine biology courses can help you learn about marine ecosystems, species identification, oceanography, and conservation strategies. You can build skills in field research techniques, data collection, and species monitoring. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping habitats, underwater drones for exploration, and laboratory equipment for analyzing water quality, all essential for conducting research and contributing to marine conservation efforts.

Popular Marine Biology Courses and Certifications


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    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Hydrology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

    4.6 stars, 460 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (460) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Urinary Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology

    4.2 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    4.8 stars, 632 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (632) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Health Informatics, R (Software), Advanced Analytics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Classification Algorithms

    4.2 stars, 288 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (288) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Cell Biology, Equipment decontamination, Asepsis

    4.7 stars, 345 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Timelines, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Physics

    4.7 stars, 441 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (441) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology

    4.6 stars, 791 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (791) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Data Literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Statistical Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Descriptive Statistics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7 stars, 535 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (535) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, World History, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.8 stars, 369 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (369) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.6 stars, 501 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (501) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular marine biology courses

  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Urinary Anatomy: University of Michigan
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Cannabis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral

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