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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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    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cell Biology, Physiology, Vital Signs, Biology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet

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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Precision Medicine, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

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    Duke University

    Space Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Preventative Care, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Physics, Biology, Engineering

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    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Electronics, Analytical Chemistry, Semiconductors, Image Analysis, Specimen Preparation

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    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

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    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

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

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    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Public Health, Hospitality, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Research, Biology

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

  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
  • Space Medicine: Duke University
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management: University of Florida
  • Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • Evolución: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health: University of Copenhagen

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