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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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The North Awakens

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Adaptation, Strategic Thinking, Demography, Public Safety and National Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care, Product Development, Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Workforce Development, Packaging and Labeling, New Product Development, Quality Control, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Chemistry, Business, Innovation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Biología bucal

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Hygiene, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

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

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching, Social Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Thinking, Biology, Community Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Immunology for all

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Oncology, Molecular Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Movements Are Controlled By Muscle Forces

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Psychological Evaluations, Long Term Care, Clinical Monitoring, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Anatomy, Research, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The North Awakens: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Biología bucal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
  • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Immunology for all: Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Movements Are Controlled By Muscle Forces: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder

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