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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Physics, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Public History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    C

    Coursera

    Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Microbiology, Network Model, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Primate Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Biology, Sustainable Development, Community Outreach, Taxonomy, Anthropology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Nutrition and Diet, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Biomedical Technology, Medical Devices, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Mapping, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Linux Commands, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Minnesota

    Synaptic Pharmacology

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient-centered Care, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    253 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web: Coursera
  • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Synaptic Pharmacology: University of Minnesota

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