Marine Mammals Course
Boost your career in biological sciences through the Marine Mammals Studies Course. Master budget-friendly field techniques, data mapping with QGIS, and impact assessments to transform sighting and stranding data into solid, actionable conservation strategies. Gain expertise in designing studies that address real-world threats like shipping, noise pollution, and fishing pressures, using free tools for maximum impact.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical skills to plan and conduct affordable studies on whales, dolphins, and seals. You will learn to identify human impact issues, choose suitable coastal sites, utilise open data and citizen science inputs, organise data in QGIS, perform simple stats, and develop ethical conservation advice based on evidence.
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Develop skills
- Analyse marine mammal data: calculate effort-adjusted sighting rates and spatial patterns.
- Conduct low-cost surveys: plan land-based and chance encounter observations.
- Design impact studies: create testable hypotheses on vessels, sound, and fishing effects.
- Map with open-source tools: apply QGIS and public data for sightings and hazards.
- Report for conservation: produce concise summaries and feasible action plans.
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