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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Nanotecnología para un futuro sostenible

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Education Software and Technology, Analytical Testing, Robotics, Chemistry, Engineering Design Process, Environmental Issue, Molecular Biology, Solution Design, Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Electronics, Safety Standards, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Physics

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Personal Development, Culture, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Network Protocols, Post-Production, Video Editing, Pedagogy, Culture, Multimedia, Lecturing, Cultural Sensitivity, Instructional Strategies, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Music, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, System Configuration, Systems Development, Biology, Life Sciences

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Biology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Infographics, Image Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Clinical Monitoring, Molecular Biology, Patient Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy, Immunology, Urology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Systems Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Creativity, Biology, Communication, Empathy

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

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Exercise Science, Child Development, Childbirth, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Culture, Biology, Pathology, Mechanics, 3D Modeling, Ancient History

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2023-2024

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Immunology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2025-2026

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Diagnostic Tests, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Clinical Practices, Clinical Research, Pharmacotherapy, Treatment Planning, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Laboratory Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular marine biology courses

  • Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Nanotecnología para un futuro sostenible: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST : The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker: Coursera
  • Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2023-2024: Universitat de Barcelona

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