MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE

MOOC 2. Human activities and vulnerability of marine ecosystems

This is the second course of the pathway on sustainable marine ecosystems in the context of climate change.

Módulo 0. Introduction to the course
Módulo 1. Introduction to marine ecosystems
Módulo 2. Marine ecosystems characterization
Módulo 3. Functions, services and benefits of marine ecosystems
Módulo 4. Direct approaches to characterise the distribution of ecosystem
Módulo 5. Indirect approaches to characterise the distribution of ecosystems

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This MOOC provides a broad overview of the different methods for studying marine ecosystems, but focuses mainly on coastal areas. The main objective of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the most representative coastal ecosystems, their characteristics, functions and services, and the approaches currently used to analyse their distribution.

Modality

Open Itinerary – Online (4 MOOCs)

Start date

October 2022

Fee

Free courses (optional certificates available for a fee)

Language

Principalmente en inglés con subtítulos en inglés, italiano, portugués y español

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THIS COURSE IS PART OF A TRAINING PATHWAY ON SUSTAINABLE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.

Other courses belonging to the same pathway are:

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MOOC 1. Innovative methods to assess the distribution of marine ecosystems

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MOOC 3. Nature-Based Solutions as proactive approaches to conservation

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MOOC 4. Land-Sea-Ocean interactions: from coastal management to maritime spatial planning