Online Class: Marine Life Rescue 101

This study is designed for people who would like to help marine animals or become involved in marine wildlife rescue efforts.

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  • 12
    Lessons
  • 15
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 382
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Guardians of the Shore: Empowerment Through Marine Rescue Knowledge

Imagine you're strolling along the coast, the rhythm of waves crashing beside you, when you suddenly spot a dolphin, wounded and stranded in the shallows. As humanity encroaches upon coastal habitats, such encounters with distressed marine animals are becoming increasingly frequent. While the innate human instinct is to rush to aid these creatures, uninformed interventions might inadvertently exacerbate the situation.

"Marine Life Rescue" is meticulously crafted for those with a profound love for marine life and an eagerness to aid in marine wildlife rescue. While local stranding networks offer specialized training, this course lays the groundwork, giving you a deep dive into the fundamentals of marine animal physiology and preliminary rescue methods.

In any emergency, the golden rule remains: Seek expert assistance. Our curriculum is tailored to ensure you're not just a bystander but an informed and effective first responder.

Dive into this course, and you'll:

  • Spot the Signs: Distinguish between a marine animal enjoying its natural habitat and one in genuine distress.

  • Become the Eyes and Ears: Effectively relay critical information to professional rescue teams, making their intervention swifter and more successful.

  • Delve into the Deep: Understand why marine animals strand and their remarkable adaptability to their oceanic homes.

  • Seasonal Insights: Grasp the patterns of stranding across different seasons and regions.

  • Be the First Responder: Gain knowledge on immediate and appropriate actions when confronted with a stranded marine creature.

  • Connect with the Experts: Equip yourself with the essential contacts for rapid professional assistance.

  • Legal Framework: Navigate the laws and regulations that guide and govern marine animal care.

  • Behind the Scenes: Get a comprehensive view of the procedures and protocols adopted by marine rescue squads.

  • Haven of Healing: Discover the pivotal role of marine rehabilitation centers in nursing injured marine animals back to health.

  • Rehabilitation Realities: Explore the intricate considerations surrounding the care, recovery, and release of rescued marine animals.

  • Oceanic Stewardship: Chart a personal blueprint to minimize your ecological footprint, thus preserving our shared marine ecosystem.

Join us in this course and embark on a transformative journey from casual beachgoer to a well-informed marine life protector. Your understanding and intervention can make a wave of difference!

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Introduction

11 Points
Marine animals like sea turtles rarely come ashore, and if you see one lingering on land, there's a good chance that the animal is ill.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Stranded Animals; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2. Biology

10 Points
All the organisms that live in a saltwater environment like the ocean, estuary, and wetlands are called marine organisms.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3. When Do Animals Strand?

10 Points
Animals can strand any time of the year, but years of data tracking has shown some definite seasonal trends.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4. Effects on the Animal of Coming Ashore

10 Points
Marine animals are meant to live in an aquatic environment. For some animals like fish, getting stuck out of the water is a quick death sentence.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5. What to do When you Spot a Stranded Animal

20 Points
Finding a stranded marine animal is similar to finding a human in distress. Additional lesson topics: Stranded Marine Animals
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6. Stranding Networks

10 Points
When Congress passed the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act in the 1970s, it put in place serious legal implications for people who tried to assist stranded animals.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Stranding Networks
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7. Basic Rescue: Birds

10 Points
If the bird looks disoriented, confused, or seems to be limping, it is probably best to leave it alone.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8. Basic Rescue: Mammals

10 Points
When you encounter a stranded marine animal, it is important to carefully consider any action you might take and then notify the local stranding network before taking action.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9. Deceased Animal: First Responders

7 Points
Scientists today will often examine dead animals on the shore to determine the cause of death, age of the animal, and collect tissue samples to further our understanding of the species.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10. Rehabilitation Process

10 Points
When rescuers find an animal that is too sick to return to the wild but not quite at death's door, one option is to send that animal to a marine animal rehabilitation center.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Rehabilitation
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11. Release Criteria

9 Points
There is no set holding time for an animal but before the rehab center can release it, it must be free from communicable disease and able to forage for its own food.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12. Prevention

42 Points
At the national level, several governments around the world have enacted their own regulations to help save marine mammals.
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What is your opinion of this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
159
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe biology needed for marine life rescue.
  • Identify when do animals strand.
  • Summarize the effects on the animal of coming ashore.
  • Describe what to do when you spot a stranded animal.
  • Summarize what a basic rescue entails.
  • Describe what to do when there's a deceased animal.
  • Describe rehabilitation process.
  • Describe release criteria.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Marine Life Rescue 101
Course Number: 8900139
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is fully available online in all 50 states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in major English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.
Last Updated: February 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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