Oceanography Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory

Explore oceanic processes through hands-on experiments, applying concepts from geology, physics, chemistry, and marine biology in a practical laboratory setting.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 1 hour a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Introductory Physical Oceanography

Explore physical oceanography, covering ocean origins, geology, seawater chemistry, currents, waves, tides, and marine environments. Gain comprehensive insights into oceanic systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 16th Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Oceanography: Exploring Earth's Final Wilderness

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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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Large-Scale Ocean Circulation and Climate - High-Latitude Climate Variability by Anand Gnanadesikan

Explore high-latitude climate variability and its connection to large-scale ocean circulation, examining the intricate relationship between oceanic processes and global climate systems.

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

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Global Overturning Circulation - How We Know About the Large-Scale

Explore the global overturning circulation and large-scale ocean dynamics with insights from Anand Gnanadesikan. Gain understanding of climate-scale processes and their impact on ocean and atmospheric systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Tropical Ocean to Southern Ocean Coupling: Indonesian Throughflow and Weddell Sea Bottom Water

Explore the connection between Indonesian Throughflow and Weddell Sea Bottom Water, examining their interannual variability and potential coupling through atmospheric patterns like El Niño and Southern Annular Mode.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Satellite Technology for Ocean Study - Storied Careers in Marine Research

Satellite technology reveals ocean secrets through color sensors, studying phytoplankton blooms and their impact on global photosynthesis. Scientist Charles McClain discusses his pioneering research since the 1970s.

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

AGU

Storied Careers: From Ocean Sensors to Dog Scenters

Oceanographer Tommy Dickey's journey from developing ocean monitoring technologies to training therapy dogs and studying scent detection in retirement, highlighting diverse career paths in science.

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

AGU

Overhaul of Human Occupied Vehicle Alvin for Deep-Sea Exploration - Press Briefing

Upgrades to Alvin submarine will enable exploration of 98% of ocean floor, including abyssal region. Scientists discuss potential for new discoveries in deep-sea ecosystems, hydrothermal vents, and submarine geology.

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

AGU

Sustainable Oceans - Fall Meeting 2012

Explore sustainable ocean management strategies addressing climate impacts, human health, pollution, and resource use. Gain insights on coastal ecosystem resilience and policy approaches for a changing Arctic environment.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Science Results From Aquarius and SMOS Ocean Salinity Missions - 2012

Explore cutting-edge ocean salinity research from Aquarius and SMOS missions. Gain insights on tropical cyclones, ENSO, and innovative measurement techniques for understanding ocean dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Science Results From the Aquarius and SMOS Ocean Salinity Missions - Fall 2012

Explore cutting-edge findings from Aquarius and SMOS ocean salinity missions. Gain insights into measurement techniques, algorithm improvements, and impacts on ocean systems understanding.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Science and Technology at Extreme Depths - DEEPSEA CHALLENGE Expedition Findings

Explore deep-sea innovations and discoveries with James Cameron and scientists from the DEEPSEA CHALLENGE Expedition, including new species and extreme gigantism in the ocean's depths.

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