Coral Reefs Courses and Certifications

Bureau of Economic Geology

The Origin of Modern Atolls: Challenging Darwin's Deeply Ingrained Theory

Explore the evolution of atoll formation theories, challenging Darwin's model with new insights on Quaternary glaciations, karst processes, and sea-level fluctuations in reef development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Using Intuition and AI to Save Coral Reefs

Discover how AI and physical intuition can identify resilient coral reefs in the Coral Triangle, aiding conservation efforts through connectivity analysis and novel sound monitoring techniques.

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

Nitrogen Pollution - Threats to Tropical Coral Coasts

This course explores how nitrogen interacts with the marine environment and the associated threats of nitrogen pollution caused by human activity, using tropical coral reefs and seagrasses as model ecosystems.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sven Holbik

Benthic Communities

Explore diverse benthic ecosystems from rocky shores to deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Learn about organism adaptations, community structures, and environmental impacts on marine life in various ocean habitats.

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

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Ocean Expert Exchange - Research Vessel Operations

Virtual tour of research vessel expeditions, exploring crew roles, missions, marine life tagging, coral reef work, and career insights in ocean research and vessel operations.

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

TED

The Beautiful Math of Coral and Crochet

Explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics, marine biology, and crochet as Margaret Wertheim recreates coral reef structures, revealing the hyperbolic geometry underlying their intricate forms.

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

AGU

Ocean Acidification Impact on Coral Reefs - Press Conference

Experts discuss ocean acidification's impact on coral reefs, examining natural occurrences, lab simulations, and historical data to understand mechanisms and ecosystem vulnerability.

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

TED-Ed

Put a Value on Nature

Explore the hidden economic value of nature and its resources, challenging our perception of Earth's assets and promoting sustainable practices for a greener future.

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

AGU

Early Returns from Four Far-Flung Field Experiments

Insights from NASA's global field experiments: Arctic ecosystems, coral reefs, and climate change. Scientists share initial observations and future research opportunities from four innovative projects spanning diverse Earth systems.

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

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

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

Deep Water Processes and Sediments in Carbonate Systems - Session 2

Explore deep water carbonate processes, seep carbonates, calciturbidites, and mass-transport deposits. Discover coral carpets, Pleistocene reefs, and reservoir facies through expert presentations and poster introductions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

Carbonate Platforms, Margins, and Slopes - Session 1

Exploration of carbonate platforms, margins, and slopes through case studies in South China Sea, Red Sea, Senegal, and Mediterranean, focusing on seismic stratigraphy, depositional signatures, and platform evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Engineering Solutions for Coral Reef Research

Discover innovative open-source tools for marine research, focusing on ocean acidification studies in the Florida Keys and their impact on coral reef ecosystems.

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