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£170.00

Marine Biology and Ecosystems

20 hours
9 modules
Introductory

Let’s take a deep dive into the fascinating world of marine biology and Marine ecosystems. Oceans play a key role in regulating our planet, particularly in the face of climate change. Understanding marine habitats and species can help anyone working in conservation or ecology.

Marine biology is a fascinating and broad topic. You can work through the course material in your own time and at your own pace, and we are certain that you will find this course interesting and engaging. With this course, we provide a Glossary of Terms and we recommend downloading this and keeping it on hand whilst completing the course.

Courses modules:

Module 1

Basic Oceanography

Module 2

Primary Production, Food Chains and Food Webs

Module 3

Coral Reefs

Module 4

– Seagrass and Mangroves

Module 5

– Shores and Estuaries

Module 6

– Polar Regions

Module 7

– Open Oceans

Module 8

– Deep Oceans

Module 9

– Our Impacts on the Oceans and their Protection

Here’s what our students are saying:

The material was concise and easy to understand; I loved the flexibility and ability to get the qualifications done at your own pace; and Sue was brilliant!
Deren
This course was really interesting thank you!
Georgia
The teaching is excellent. It’s clear, precise and easy to follow. The knowledge from Sue is fantastic and it’s taught in a very understandable way with no rush. It’s been really good and I feel I’ve been able to retain the information well because of the way the course has been taught.
Max
I liked the ability to undertake the course at my own pace.
Naomi
The course was enjoyable and informative. I found it particularly helpful in how flexible the study time was. You could do one module and then leave it a day or two when you had more time. It has also helped my career prospects.
Tim
ETUK is such wonderful and exciting resource. I came across an advertisement in British Wildlife. I appreciate how generous and comprehensive the information is. It’s very empowering to feel I can actually gain the tools to help to make an impact.
Anna

FAQs

Can I retake the quiz if I fail?

The final exam is designed to test whether you have learned the appropriate knowledge and skills during this course. If you take the final exam and do not pass, we encourage you to review the course material and ensure you have read, understood and remembered the lessons. We want you to get the most out of this course and provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to apply what you learn to your job or career. You may retake the final test once you have revisited the course material.

Will I still have access to the course materials once I finish the course?

Yes! We want you to get as much out of this course as possible. We encourage you to refer back to your course materials from time to time to refresh your memory and ensure that you are confident on the subject. Therefore, when you purchase this course, you will have lifetime access to the course materials.