University of Southampton - Exploring Our Ocean

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Exploring Our Ocean
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Duration	4 weeks
Total fee	₹5,799
Mode of learning	Online
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Credential	Certificate

Exploring Our Ocean
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Duration 4 weeks
Weekly study 3 hours
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Would you like to become an ocean explorer and investigate the underwater world existing on our planet? This 4-week course from the University of Southampton will introduce you to the ocean's wonders.
Discover how our everyday lives are connected to the ocean depths, and learn about the challenges and opportunities that this hidden realm holds for our future.
Understand the history of ocean exploration and start to think beyond the surface and shores. We'll uncover the real face of our planet and learn how researchers are continuing to discover this vastly unknown entity.
You'll learn about the beginnings of oceanography as a science and explore a recently mapped section of the sea floor. Moving on to the ocean's composition, we'll be thinking about ocean currents, sea temperatures and the enormous quantity of salt in the ocean.
In your third week, you'll find out just how vast and varied marine life is. From the coast to polar environments and the alien world of the ocean's depths, you'll discover how life adapts to different habitats.
Glimpse into the diversity of life in the oceans and investigate seagrasses and coral reefs. You'll learn how whales can be indicators of ocean health and meet creatures lurking in the darkest waters.
Finally, we'll think about the ocean's future. Gain an understanding of the impact human behaviour has on the sea, including the use of single-use plastics and microbeads.
You'll learn about the resources available to us on the ocean floor and think about current legislation surrounding the ocean. How can we protect our waters and ultimately save the ocean and its inhabitants?