Marine Life Courses and Certifications

Plants & Animals for Kids

Explore diverse animal and plant life through engaging video lessons and quizzes. Learn about habitats, life cycles, and various species, from mammals to insects, birds to sea creatures, and trees to rain forest flora.

• Study.com
• 1 day 18 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

GEO GIRL

Marine Life in Triassic and Jurassic - Why Life Recovered Slowly After Permian Extinction

Explore marine life evolution from Triassic to Jurassic, including mass extinctions, slow recovery, and the rise of new species. Learn about sea monsters, modernized fish, and changing reef ecosystems.

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

From Sea to Changing Sea - Marine Life and Ocean Conservation

5 reviews

Experts discuss marine life challenges, including climate change impacts, coral reef health, and ocean acoustics, offering insights into conservation and research efforts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

The Ocean Sunfish - The Dumbest Animal Alive

2 reviews

Discover how the ocean sunfish, evolution's strangest joke, thrives despite being a massive, derpy giant that drifts aimlessly and carries parasites in the world's oceans.

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

The Royal Institution

Under the Sea - Exploring Seashells and Marine Life

Explore the fascinating world of seashells and marine molluscs, from shell-stealing octopuses to blood-sucking snails, in this captivating dive into underwater biodiversity and animal behavior.

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

Sven Holbik

Marine Life

1 review

Explore marine biodiversity, adaptations, and environmental factors. Learn about species census, protoplasm, temperature effects, osmosis, camouflage, and swim bladders in aquatic ecosystems.

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

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

Complexity of Life History Adaptation in Marine Invertebrates

Explore the complexity of life history adaptation in marine invertebrates, examining environmental factors and evolutionary strategies through advanced research findings from the University of Tokyo.

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

Oceanography: Exploring Earth's Final Wilderness

100 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Probe the ocean depths in this intriguing course that explores what we know about the world's oceans from the tidal zones to the deepest points on the ocean floor.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 19 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Great Tours: Iceland

52 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a journey to an unforgettable land of fire and ice—and so much more.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 9 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TED

Ocean's Glory and Horror

Explore the ocean's beauty and challenges through powerful underwater photography, showcasing marine life and inspiring environmental awareness and change.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Learning from Sherman the Shark

Cartoonist Jim Toomey shares his love for the ocean through live sketches of sea creatures, showcasing how his comic strip Sherman's Lagoon uses humor to explore underwater life.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Hooked by an Octopus

Underwater filmmaker shares awe-inspiring stories and concerns about the ocean, offering intimate insights from decades of marine exploration and storytelling.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Origami with Jo Nakashima

Origami Orca

Learn to create an intricate origami orca with step-by-step instructions. Master intermediate-level folding techniques, color changes, and shaping to craft a realistic marine masterpiece.

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

AGU

Listening to a Quieter Ocean in the Pandemic

Scientists discuss how reduced maritime activity during the pandemic affects marine life, using underwater listening devices to study the impact of a quieter ocean on marine mammals and their communication.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Proko

How Digital Artists Make Water Look Real

Master realistic water painting techniques through digital art methods, focusing on light refraction and underwater distortion effects with expert guidance.

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