Oceanography Courses and Certifications

The Royal Institution

Water World - Earth's Heating and Plumbing Systems - Christmas Lecture 2020

Explore Earth's heating and plumbing systems with physicist Helen Czerski as she reveals how ocean currents distribute heat and nutrients, shaping our planet's climate and ecosystems.

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

GEO GIRL

Dark Oxygen Discovery Follow-Up - Addressing Comments and Questions

Explores "dark oxygen" produced by seafloor nodules, addressing formation, recharging, hydrogen fate, synthesis potential, oxygen contribution, and implications for marine life and Earth's evolution.

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

CEC;  University of Mysore

Physical Geography - Climatology and Oceanography

Explore atmospheric and oceanographic phenomena, including climate elements, temperature distribution, pressure systems, air masses, ocean currents, and their interplay in shaping global climate and life on Earth.

• Swayam
• 10 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Hydrology and Oceanography

Explore the fundamentals of hydrology and oceanography, gaining insights into water systems, ocean dynamics, and Earth's hydrological cycles to build a strong foundation in environmental sciences.

• Swayam
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

AGU

Ocean Plankton and Plastic Pollution: Insights from Automated Analysis and Tracking

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Explore groundbreaking oceanographic research with experts Heidi Sosik and Erik van Sebille, covering automated underwater analysis, ocean currents, and marine plastic pollution tracking.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Emergent Spatial and Temporal Patterns in the Biochemistry of Earth's Open Oceans

Explore emergent patterns in ocean biochemistry, examining spatial and temporal dynamics that shape Earth's marine ecosystems and their impact on global processes.

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

World Science Festival

Oceans in Peril - Challenges and Solutions for Marine Conservation

Renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle explores urgent threats to marine ecosystems and offers solutions to protect our vital oceans, emphasizing the critical role of conservation in sustaining global biodiversity.

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

AGU

DEEPSEA CHALLENGE - New Science and Technology at Extreme Depths

Explore groundbreaking science and technology advancements for extreme ocean depths, featuring insights from the DEEPSEA CHALLENGE expedition and its implications for deep-sea research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Ocean Acidification - Impacts, Challenges, and Policy Responses

Experts discuss ocean acidification's impacts on ecosystems, economy, and society, exploring mitigation strategies and policy implications for addressing this critical environmental challenge.

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

The Aspen Institute

A Dive to the Mariana Trench - Exploring Earth's Deepest Point

Explore the historic dive to Challenger Deep with Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, discussing her experience, the importance of ocean exploration, and expanding our understanding of Earth's oceans.

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

AGU

Ocean Sciences - From Molecular to Global Scales and Biological Propulsion - Plenary Lectures

Explore oceanic biogeochemistry and biological propulsion with expert lectures on nutrient cycles, particle flux, and innovative marine engineering applications.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Meteotsunamis: Understanding and Predicting Weather-Driven Oceanic Waves

Explore meteotsunamis: weather-driven waves posing coastal hazards. Learn about ongoing research, their impacts, and efforts to develop early warning systems for these lesser-known oceanic phenomena.

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

AGU

Ocean Heat Content Measurement and Impact - New Satellite Methods and Research Findings

Novel satellite method to measure ocean heat content, revealing impacts on ice melt and marine ecosystems. Explores magnetic field fluctuations, seafloor temperatures, and chlorophyll patterns to enhance climate change understanding and prediction.

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

AGU

Ocean Acidification: Impacts and Challenges - Special Lecture

Explores the impacts of rising CO2 levels on ocean chemistry and marine life, discussing potential consequences for calcification, adaptation, and ecosystem survival in the face of rapid acidification.

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