Marine Mammal Biology, Behavior, and Culture

Marine Mammal Biology, Behavior, and Culture

Marine Mammal Biology, Behavior, and Culture

A 24-lesson course examining cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, sea otters, and polar bears covering anatomy, physiology, evolutionary history, communication, social structures, cultural behaviors, and conservation challenges. The curriculum uses lectures with multimedia, case studies, and student research to connect biological traits to behavioral and conservation outcomes.

Marine Mammal Biology, Behavior, and Culture

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–18
Duration
55 min
Classes
2 / Week
Weeks
12

Class Experience

A 24-lesson course examining cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, sea otters, and polar bears covering anatomy, physiology, evolutionary history, communication, social structures, cultural behaviors, and conservation challenges. The curriculum uses lectures with multimedia, case studies, and student research to connect biological traits to behavioral and conservation outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and classify major marine mammal groups by anatomical and ecological traits.

  • Explain evolutionary history and key adaptations for aquatic life.

  • Describe social structures, communication, and cultural behaviors in marine mammals.

  • Analyze ecological roles and feeding strategies within marine ecosystems.

  • Assess threats to marine mammal populations and conduct research to evaluate conservation strategies.

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.8

22

Reviews

12+

Years

900+

Students

An experienced marine biologist with an MSc in Marine Sciences and more than a decade of research, conservation, and education experience. Work has included marine mammal and shark monitoring, coral reef and fish surveys, plankton research, and coordination of marine conservation…

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4.8

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Elementary Summer Review: Reading, Math, Science, and History
AS

Anita Sawhney

4.0(2)

Elementary Summer Review: Reading, Math, Science, and History

Beginner

Level

8–11

Ages

30 min

Duration

3 / Week

Classes

8

Weeks

$23.29per class
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PB

Pratima Biswas

4.4(48)

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Beginner

Level

7–12

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

10

Weeks

$23.80per class
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SW

Sheela Wati

4.7(32)

Ocean Animals: Marine Life, Adaptations, and Conservation

Beginner

Level

4–9

Ages

30 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

8

Weeks

$21.63per class
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Introduction to Marine Biology and Ocean Ecosystems
AD

Aparna Dhar

5.0(2)

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Beginner

Level

13–18

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

20

Weeks

$19.40per class
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AD

Aparna Dhar

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Beginner

Level

13–18

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

8

Weeks

$15.38per class
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AD

Aparna Dhar

4.0(2)

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Beginner

Level

13–18

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

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Weeks

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CW

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4.0(2)

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Beginner

Level

8–13

Ages

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Duration

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Classes

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Weeks

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JK

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4.3(8)

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Advanced

Level

12–16

Ages

60 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

8

Weeks

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