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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


  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Environment, Sustainable Development, Instructional Strategies, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Community Organizing, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Biology, Collaboration

    4.9 stars, 209 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection

    3.4 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 3.4 (21) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Child Health, Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Urinalysis, Anatomy, Nephrology, Gynecology, Capillary, Physiology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Biology

    4.9 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.9 (19) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (426) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    LearnKartS

    Stress Management Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Development, Culture Transformation, Mental Health, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Biology, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (34) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy

    4.9 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.9 (41) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Design Reviews, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Conceptual Design, Research and Design, Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    4.9 stars, 853 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.9 (853) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Stormwater Management, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations

    4.8 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (20) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: The Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Anatomy, Psychology, Biology, Neurology, Experimentation, Chemistry, Research Methodologies

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.9 (15) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Motivational Interviewing, Habit Formation, Culture, Biology, Behavior Management, Health Assessment, Health Education, Athletic Training, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (16) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Human Development, Culture, Community Organizing, Life Sciences, Teaching, Lecturing, Storytelling, Biology, Systems Thinking, Education and Training, Creativity, Physics

    4.8 stars, 164 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (164) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad:Ā Universidad Austral
  • Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data:Ā Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction:Ā Rice University
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope:Ā University of Michigan
  • Stress Management Techniques:Ā LearnKartS
  • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sensory Science: The Senses:Ā University of California, Davis
  • Nutrition Coaching for Fitness:Ā ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

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