
Marine Mammal Biology, Behavior, and Culture
Bisahin Patel4.8
Ages 13–18 · 55 min · 2 / Week
$15.00per classSee schedule

This 8-week course surveys a variety of ocean animals—dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, octopuses, whales, jellyfish, coral reef species and deep-sea creatures. Lessons emphasize adaptations, life cycles, behaviors and each species’ role in ocean ecosystems, with activities, discussions, videos and creative challenges to reinforce learning and conservation awareness.

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This 8-week course surveys a variety of ocean animals—dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, octopuses, whales, jellyfish, coral reef species and deep-sea creatures. Lessons emphasize adaptations, life cycles, behaviors and each species’ role in ocean ecosystems, with activities, discussions, videos and creative challenges to reinforce learning and conservation awareness.
Identify and describe key characteristics and habitats of various ocean animals.
Explain adaptations and survival strategies such as camouflage, migration and echolocation.
Describe the ecological roles of species and how they contribute to ocean ecosystems.
Develop awareness of conservation threats and simple ways to help protect marine life.
Choose a time that works best for you. All times are shown in Coordinated Universal Time.
A certified K–9 teacher with sixteen years of classroom and online teaching experience and a certified scuba divemaster, the instructor brings direct ocean experience into science and literature lessons. Instruction includes interactive book club sessions and marine biology topic…
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Bisahin Patel4.8
Ages 13–18 · 55 min · 2 / Week
$15.00per classSee schedule

Anita Sawhney4.0
Ages 8–11 · 30 min · 3 / Week
$23.29per classSee schedule

Pratima Biswas4.4
Ages 7–12 · 55 min · 1 / Week
$23.80per classSee schedule

Aparna Dhar5.0
Ages 13–18 · 55 min · 1 / Week
$19.40per classSee schedule

Aparna Dhar
Ages 13–18 · 55 min · 1 / Week
$15.38per classSee schedule

Aparna Dhar4.0
Ages 13–18 · 55 min · 1 / Week
$16.00per classSee schedule

Coomi Wadia4.0
Ages 8–13 · 50 min · 1 / Week
$18.80per classSee schedule

Jasbir Kaur4.3
Ages 12–16 · 60 min · 1 / Week
$24.13per classSee schedule

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

Anita Sawhney
Beginner
Level
8–11
Ages
30 min
Duration
3 / Week
Classes
8
Weeks

Pratima Biswas
Beginner
Level
7–12
Ages
55 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
10
Weeks

Aparna Dhar
Beginner
Level
13–18
Ages
55 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
20
Weeks

Aparna Dhar
Beginner
Level
13–18
Ages
55 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
8
Weeks

Aparna Dhar
Beginner
Level
13–18
Ages
55 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
4
Weeks

Coomi Wadia
Beginner
Level
8–13
Ages
50 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
5
Weeks

Jasbir Kaur
Advanced
Level
12–16
Ages
60 min
Duration
1 / Week
Classes
8
Weeks