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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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    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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    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Arctic Meltdown

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Economic Development, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Economics, Environmental Science, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Life Sciences, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Land 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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    53 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

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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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    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Materials science, Health Technology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, AI Personalization, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics, Oncology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web: Coursera
  • Arctic Meltdown: University of Colorado Boulder
  • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
  • Synaptic Pharmacology: University of Minnesota
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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