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.

University of California San Diego
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

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, System Configuration, Systems Development, Biology, Life Sciences
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Teaching, Environment, World History, Human Development, Creativity, Storytelling, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Sustainable Systems, Physics, Community Development, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Social Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Water Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Management Systems, Thermal Management, Water Quality, Environmental Monitoring, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Environment, Physics, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Personal Development, Culture, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Critical Thinking
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biology, Mental Health, Cell Biology, Behavioral Health, Anatomy, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Culture, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Habit Formation, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Discipline, Self-Awareness, Behavior Management, Biology, Mental Health
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks