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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Marine Biology by American Museum of Natural History

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About the Course

This course is about life in the oceans, from the sunlit surface to the inky depths, from microscopic phytoplankton to the great blue whale. The ocean is among the world’s most inhospitable environments for scientific research, which is why we know as much about the surface of the moon as we do the bottom of the sea. This course uncovers the evolutionary history of marine organisms, adaptations to life in water, the behavior and functional morphology of sea animals, interactions between species, and current threats. Throughout the course, we meet scientists who are developing ingenious solutions for overcoming challenges and are making remarkable discoveries. By evaluating these cases and analyzing real scientific data, we come to understand some of the ways that life has adapted to diverse ocean habitats, how it interacts with the physical environment and with other organisms, and why it matters to us....

Top reviews

CD

Nov 26, 2024

Great course, very informative, had a variety of topics so it wasn't all the same. All recourses were great quality, overall an amazing course to take. Just got my overall grade of 96.68%!!

JJ

Oct 29, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. I think it was a good blend between essays and videos, and provided an in-depth dive into various fields in Marine Biology, and overall was very informative.

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By Clara R

Aug 16, 2023

Amazing!!!

By Manuel G

Jan 5, 2025

EXCELENTE

By Boris K

Sep 2, 2024

brilliant

By Nabilla A

Aug 16, 2023

so fun!

By Daria F

Aug 25, 2024

Great!

By Mst.Nadira k N

Mar 12, 2024

Nice

By Michael B

Feb 24, 2024

epic

By Yolanda L

Sep 30, 2024

A solid introduction to foundational concepts and some of the works that marine biologists/researchers - primarily US - are doing in the field. The readings are easy to follow and I enjoyed those written in first person. Links to sources are useful for further investigation too. I have some biology background but little physics/chemistry background, so I found Module 2 slightly more complex than the others as some physics was involved, but the diagrams were helpful - had to watch extra YT videos to understand how tides and currents work, for instance. Would love any future courses on how science informs ocean governance (e.g., MPAs).

By Annetty K

Oct 23, 2023

This class covers essential parts of the marine world. It also teaches techniques used by scientists to do the work, and their effort to conserve marine grounds. I wish the class had more chapters, covering areas such as animal classes,their habitat in the sea,genus, their food intake, and lifestyle,etc. Togther with more information about ocean plants beside the coral reefs. Maybe, this could be cover in a part 2,I feel that I learned a lot, but I also feel that there are many areas left uncovered.

By Islam H

Jan 7, 2025

The course was amazing, covering a diverse range of topics. As a recent marine science graduate, I found it refreshing to explore such a variety in one setting. I learned a lot and enjoyed the experience.

By Iris R

Aug 12, 2024

Goede duidelijke essays en de filmpjes waren fijn als extra uitleg! De tijd die het zou kosten om de essays te lezen kwam niet overeen met de realiteit, vaak duurde het lezen wel twee keer zo lang.

By Yazhini R M

Jun 21, 2024

really a helpful course loved the most of but my only complaint is that the essays were too long and continuos to take in at one time . loved this course btw!!

By Harry J J

Jul 26, 2024

A nice course to get the spectrum of marine biology. I would recommend it especially for people like myself who don't have a real foundation in the subject.

By Grace M

Oct 16, 2023

It was good, it had a lot of information but it's kinda hard to understand and it would be a lot better if they added more videos and things other than text.

By Francois d B

Jan 8, 2025

Great intro and professional development experience for geography and environmental science teachers

By Shannan M

Sep 19, 2024

Interesting and engaging. Great visuals and videos. I learned alot. Shannan M

By Caden K

Mar 12, 2024

It was a good course, I enjoyed it very much.

By Sophia N

Aug 27, 2024

A great introduction course

By Carla N R

Aug 11, 2023

muy bien

By zanobia e

Oct 9, 2023

overall, course was interesting but it makes me sad that certificate is not available for my focused work. its hard to leave my certificate.

By Diederik S

Oct 2, 2023

Very nice. I had hoped it would have included more 'new' material for me

By Suzz K

Sep 17, 2024

Worth for marine lovers . Give it a try..