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, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Cardiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Oncology
★ 4.8 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Blood Banking, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry
★ 4.8 (332) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
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

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Development, Healthcare Ethics, Precision Medicine, Social Studies, Life Sciences, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Epidemiology
★ 4.8 (608) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, World History, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deductive Reasoning, Physics
★ 4.7 (208) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Ideation
★ 4.9 (297) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Psychology, Anatomy, Human Development, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Endocrinology
★ 4.8 (403) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Biology
★ 4.6 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development
★ 4.5 (355) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology
★ 4.2 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (358) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks