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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


  • P

    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Algorithms, Data Analysis Software

    ★ 4.8 (189) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Life Sciences, Text Mining

    ★ 4 (573) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Hematology

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

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  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Socioeconomics, Research, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (154) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Infant Care, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Anthropology, Human Development, Motion Arguments, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Life Sciences, Environment, Biology, Education and Training

    ★ 4.9 (286) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Infectious Diseases

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

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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Ancient History, Culture, Human Development, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, Physics, Social Impact, Economic Development, Creativity

    ★ 4.6 (256) · 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, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

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

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Cardiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Oncology

    ★ 4.8 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science & Religion 101

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History

    ★ 4.5 (168) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sanitation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Waste Minimization, Pollution Prevention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Regulations, Economic Development

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

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology

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

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

  • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Agroforestry: University of Florida
  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines: Rice University
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
  • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta

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