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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Patient Education and Support, Mammography, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Capillary, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Cell Biology, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Cell Structure and Function

    Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Respiration, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Pearson

    Evolution and Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Taxonomy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning

    ★ 4.7 (173) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    The Chemistry of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physical Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

    ★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Population and Community Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Demography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Statistical Machine Learning, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Applied Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Policy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    DNA: The Molecule of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Biology, Laboratory Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Evolutionary Biology: Genes to Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Culture, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Climate Change Adaptation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cell Structure and Function: Pearson
  • Evolution and Biodiversity: Pearson
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
  • The Chemistry of Life: Pearson
  • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Population and Community Ecology: Pearson
  • Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research: University of Colorado System

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