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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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    Emory University

    The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Psychology, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Behavior Management, Relationship Building, Case Studies, Research

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Electronic Components, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

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    University of California, Irvine

    Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Neurology, Cardiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Oncology

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    The University of Melbourne

    How Music Can Change Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Rehabilitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Data Mapping, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming

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    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Specimen Processing, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Techniques, Specimen Collection, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Planning with Climate Change in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Community Development, Water Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Case Studies

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Network Analysis, Tree Maps, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology

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    University of Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Policy, Medicaid, Sociology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Managed Care, Workplace inclusivity, Medicare, Cultural Diversity, Biology

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

  • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
  • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
  • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution: University of California San Diego

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