Marine Sustainability

Marine Sustainability - Online Course

INTRODUCTION TO MARINE SUSTAINABILITY ONLINE COURSE

This introductory, self-paced course has been designed to provide you with a basic understanding of marine sustainability, and encourage responsible, sustainable actions at an individual level.

Upon completion of this course, you will have an excellent overview of the 'engines' of the Earth's climate and weather, and how they affect human life. You will also be familiar with the challenges that our seas and oceans face, and how we can help.

The Marine Sustainability Introductory Course has been designed by Green Sail to raise awareness on the threats marine pollution poses, and the necessity of a sustainable future, particularly within the nautical industry.

Many feel powerless in the face of this challenge, but by enrolling in this short course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to make a difference!

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Course Overview

Step 1 Free of charge
Step 2 Learn on the go
Step 3 Online format
Step 3 1.5 hour course

Key Course Takeaways

  • Explore sustainability issues and challenges
  • Discuss the unbreakable relationship between humans, seas and oceans
  • Demonstrate an understanding of oceans, climate and weather interconnection
  • Identify factors impacting climate change as well as its consequences
  • Learn about seawaste and main pollution threats
  • Asses the importance of a sustainable tourism approach
  • Gain an appreciation of marine life

Course Chapters

  1. About Green Sail
  2. The Importance of Seas and Oceans
  3. Marine Sustainability and Its Challenges
  4. Climate Change
  5. Sea Waste
  6. Sustainable Tourism
  7. What Can You Do?

Course Chapters

  1. About Green Sail
  2. The Importance of Seas and Oceans
  3. Marine Sustainability and Its Challenges
  4. Climate Change
  5. Sea Waste
  6. Sustainable Tourism
  7. What Can You Do?

Course Benefits

  • A chance for career advancement
  • Improved self-discipline
  • An opportunity to engage with environmental protection
  • Building pathways toward a sustainable lifestyle
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Student Reviews

Short and to the Point

As a marine business professional, I thought I knew most, if not all of this. I was wrong. I learned a lot. This initiative should be hugely expanded and I'm happy to help if needed.

Nigel, 2020 Student

Great Job!

Very simple, very user-friendly and a great way to get concentrated info on the subject!!

Vagelis, 2020 Student

Intriguing title, but With Marine you got me Anyway.

It is not "one of those courses" to fall asleep. I even did some topics again because I showed it to my kids. I think you are on the right track. Well done!

Tim, 2020 Student

A great course!

Educational and raising awareness! Inspiration to respect and care for our natural environment!

Andrija, 2020 student

Excellent entry to sustainability within the marine environment

Martin Peart, 2022

Kept me egaged & interested. This concise course gives a great introduction and overview of the issues plaguing our oceans; how it affects all of us; the history of the problem; and potential solutions.

Karen Willoughby, 2022

It was perfect, I learnt so much and I want to know even more.

Safia Samake, 2021

FAQ’s

Anyone interested in making marine sustainability an important part of their organization or everyday life.

There are no prerequisites. This course is open to students of all backgrounds. All courses are conducted in English.

The course is open to all students, however for ease of understanding, we would recommend students 15+.

Please contact [email protected].

Well done! If you want to engage in environmentally friendly activities or support Green Sail work, please email [email protected].