Marine Geology Courses and Certifications

Exploring the Depths: An Introduction to Marine Geology

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Dive into the fascinating world of marine geology, exploring oceanographic systems, geophysical methods, and sampling techniques to uncover Earth's underwater secrets.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UK IODP

Development of the IODP-3: Future Plans for International Scientific Ocean Drilling Post-2024

Explore future plans for international scientific ocean drilling post-2024, including program structure, proposals, and funding commitments.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Earth and Space Sciences X

Oceanography - Marine Provinces

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Explore ocean floor topography, continental margins, and mid-ocean ridge features. Learn modern bathymetry techniques and understand the diverse marine provinces of our planet's seas.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

How the Ocean Shapes Our World - Understanding the Blue Machine

Explore the ocean's complex systems, from currents to underwater waterfalls, and its crucial role in shaping our world. Discover how understanding marine science is vital for addressing environmental threats.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

New Study Finds Evidence for Stromatolites in the Open Ocean 3.5 Billion Years Ago

Discover groundbreaking evidence for 3.5-billion-year-old stromatolites in ancient oceans and their role in early Earth's oxygen evolution and marine ecosystems.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

Marine Carbonate Factories: Sedimentation Patterns and Sequence Stratigraphy

Explore marine carbonate sediment production systems, their controlling factors, and unique sequence stratigraphic patterns for different carbonate factories in various environmental settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

The Contourite-Turbidite Controversy After 50 Years

Explores the ongoing debate between contourites, turbidites, and hemipelagites in deepwater systems, discussing process overlaps, facies characteristics, and recent advancements in distinguishing these sedimentary deposits.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Plate Tectonics - The Theory That Changed Earth Science

Explore the revolutionary theory of plate tectonics with scientist Xavier Le Pichon, who recounts his experiences during the discovery of mid-ocean ridges and the development of seafloor spreading concepts.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

First Results from Axial Seamount Underwater Volcano Eruption - 2015

Groundbreaking insights into underwater volcanic eruptions at Axial Seamount, revealed through advanced cabled sensors. Scientists discuss new structures, internal plumbing, and implications for understanding volcanic hazards.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sven Holbik

Marine Sediments

Explore marine sediment types, collection methods, and analysis techniques. Learn about sediment transport, distribution, and composition, including lithogenous, biogenous, hydrogenous, and cosmogenous deposits.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Life of a Submarine Volcanologist - What This Career Could Look Like For You

Explore the fascinating world of submarine volcanology with Dr. Adam Soule, covering career paths, daily life, expeditions, and the science behind underwater volcanic systems.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Roberts Geospatial Engineering

MH370 Update - Visualizing Detailed Bathymetry in the Current Area of Interest, 21 January 2025

Explore real-time bathymetry visualization techniques for underwater search operations using ProRaster Scientific software to analyze seafloor features in MH370 search areas.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

The Origin of Carbonate Mud - Biogenic vs Abiogenic Theories

Explore the debate on carbonate mud formation: biogenic vs. abiogenic theories. Examine evidence, processes, and environmental factors influencing this crucial marine sediment's origin.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

Reef Carbonate Production and Measuring Reef-Derived Sediment Generation Rates

Explore recent research on coral reef carbonate production, ecological impacts on reef growth, and challenges in quantifying sediment generation rates for reef-building and coastal environments.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

Controls on Submarine Landslide Formation: The Key Role of Weak Layers

Explore the formation of submarine landslides, focusing on weak layers' impact. Integrates multi-scale datasets to investigate sediment structure and composition in underwater slope stability.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video