Conservation Biology Courses and Certifications

American Museum of Natural History

Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

8 ratings

See an ecosystem as a dynamic whole, not a collection of parts: study populations, keystone species, energy flow, and conservation choices in Gorongosa National Park.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Royal Institution

How Does Genetics Help Conserve Rare Plants? - With Mike Fay

Conservation genetics and next-generation sequencing helped restore England’s rare lady’s slipper orchid.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Bringing Mammoths Back From Extinction - Pros, Cons, and Timeline

Explore the potential revival of mammoths, its ecological impact on grasslands, climate benefits, and ethical considerations. Learn about Pleistocene Park and the timeline for this groundbreaking de-extinction project.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jarod Raithel

Managing Black Bears in the Anthropocene - Module 6 Case Study

Explore black bear management strategies in the Anthropocene era, examining human-wildlife conflicts and conservation challenges.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jarod Raithel

Managing Black Bears in the Anthropocene - Chapter 1, Module 6 Case Study

Explore multistate capture-mark-recapture techniques, vehicle strike impacts, and conflict data to effectively manage black bear populations in human-dominated landscapes.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Understanding Pinon-Juniper Encroachment and Pinyon Jay Conservation for Grassland Management

Explore tools and strategies for managing Pinyon-Juniper woodlands and protecting endangered Pinyon Jays through fire management, habitat mapping, and conservation approaches backed by scientific research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Invasive American Bullfrog Removal at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Discover how wildlife experts combat invasive bullfrogs at Conboy Lake, using strategic removal techniques and data-driven approaches to protect threatened Oregon spotted frogs in Washington State.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Non-Native Fish Management in the San Juan River: Recovery Efforts for Endangered Species

Explore the challenges and strategies of managing non-native fish populations in the San Juan River, focusing on endangered species recovery and effectiveness of removal methods.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Feasibility of a U.S. Certified Healthy Trade Program for Pet Amphibians

Explore the feasibility of pathogen-free certification in US pet amphibian trade, examining industry perspectives and steps toward establishing safety standards for wildlife commerce.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Bullfrog Eradication and Leopard Frog Reintroduction Strategy in Williams Ranger District

Explore the strategic analysis of bullfrog populations in Arizona's Williams Ranger District, focusing on eradication methods and leopard frog reintroduction through spatial data mapping and isolation factors.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Grassland Effectiveness Monitoring Protocol - A Rapid Approach to Evaluate and Monitor Grassland Condition

Learn how to implement and utilize the Grassland Effectiveness Monitoring protocol for evaluating grassland conditions and management outcomes through standardized field assessments and data collection methods.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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The Fishes of Texas Project - Improving Fish Data Access for Research and Conservation

Discover how the Fishes of Texas Project compiles and digitizes freshwater fish data, making it accessible for research and aquatic resource management through an interactive database and citizen science initiatives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Common Threats Lexicon and Metrics for Cross-Boundary Conservation

Explore Utah's innovative Common Threats Lexicon system for coordinating wildlife conservation efforts, improving cross-boundary communication, and enhancing species management strategies.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Non-Native Trout Removal for Gila Trout Recovery in Whitewater Creek, New Mexico

Discover how conservation efforts in Whitewater Creek, New Mexico aim to restore threatened Gila Trout populations through the removal of non-native fish species and subsequent reintroduction programs.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cornell University;  University of Queensland

Sharks!

5 ratings

Learn about the most fascinating animals on Earth, their sophisticated senses and how sharks and their relatives have impacted human history and culture.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate