Understanding Marine Biology

Name: Understanding Marine Biology
Availability: InStock

Explore the oceans in this free online course and learn how marine life is crucial to ecosystems and our survival.

Published by

Saved For Later

Confident you have the skills to certify without completing the course content?

Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

Define ‘marine biology’
Explain the ecology of the ocean and establish their importance
Compare the physical characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctic
Discuss the multicellular primary producers of marine life
Recognise the basic characteristics and features of marine environments
Outline the factors that affect the marine environment
Discuss the vertebrates' affinity with other chordates and the characteristics that make them unique
Explain the environmental factors affecting the distribution of marine organisms
Identify who plays what role down the levels of the ‘food chain’ or ‘food web’
Evaluate the damaging impact of human activity on marine life
State the aims of marine protected areas
Outline threats to the marine environment

Published by

Positive learner ratings

Learners Courses

Earn credentials that matter: Anyone can say they’re learning. A CPD-accredited Alison Certificate proves you followed through.
Get an edge over others: Add your Certificate to your CV, LinkedIn, and Alison Profile to strengthen job applications and promotion opportunities.
Show you’re serious about growth: A Certificate signals initiative, commitment, and a willingness to keep learning; qualities employers actively look for.