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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 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

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

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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

    ★ 4.7 (451) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introducción a la Neurociencia

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Molecular Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Human Development, Mental Health, Human Learning, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Endocrinology

    ★ 4.8 (396) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Education and Training, General Medicine, Teaching, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Medical Privacy, Biology, Food and Beverage

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

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

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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.8 (332) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    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

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Culture, Research, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (325) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algebra, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • N

    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation

    ★ 4.8 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • Introducción a la Neurociencia: Universidad de Palermo
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
  • Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health: University of Copenhagen
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego

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