Online Class: Marine Life Rescue 101
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12Lessons
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15Exams &
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382Students
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7Hours
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0.7CEUs
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Video Audit
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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:
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Spot the Signs: Distinguish between a marine animal enjoying its natural habitat and one in genuine distress.
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Become the Eyes and Ears: Effectively relay critical information to professional rescue teams, making their intervention swifter and more successful.
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Delve into the Deep: Understand why marine animals strand and their remarkable adaptability to their oceanic homes.
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Seasonal Insights: Grasp the patterns of stranding across different seasons and regions.
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Be the First Responder: Gain knowledge on immediate and appropriate actions when confronted with a stranded marine creature.
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Connect with the Experts: Equip yourself with the essential contacts for rapid professional assistance.
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Legal Framework: Navigate the laws and regulations that guide and govern marine animal care.
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Behind the Scenes: Get a comprehensive view of the procedures and protocols adopted by marine rescue squads.
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Haven of Healing: Discover the pivotal role of marine rehabilitation centers in nursing injured marine animals back to health.
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Rehabilitation Realities: Explore the intricate considerations surrounding the care, recovery, and release of rescued marine animals.
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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!
Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Introduction
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 2. Biology
All the organisms that live in a saltwater environment like the ocean, estuary, and wetlands are called marine organisms.Lesson 3. When Do Animals Strand?
Animals can strand any time of the year, but years of data tracking has shown some definite seasonal trends.Lesson 4. Effects on the Animal of Coming Ashore
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 5. What to do When you Spot a Stranded Animal
Finding a stranded marine animal is similar to finding a human in distress.Lesson 6. Stranding Networks
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 7. Basic Rescue: Birds
If the bird looks disoriented, confused, or seems to be limping, it is probably best to leave it alone.Lesson 8. Basic Rescue: Mammals
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 9. Deceased Animal: First Responders
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 10. Rehabilitation Process
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 11. Release Criteria
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 12. Prevention
At the national level, several governments around the world have enacted their own regulations to help save marine mammals.
Learning Outcomes
- 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
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
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- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
Student Testimonials
- "It was a fun course to take!" -- Abby H.