Short Courses

Our short courses are open to all, to complement your continuous professional development as a marine biologist!

These popular courses are currently paused while we review and update our Events offering 

Introduction to Plankton

Introduction to Plankton

"Exciting to see species previously only viewed in text books! Good to hear the intricacies and fine detail required for copepod identification." - Course Participant

Marine Fish ID Course

Marine Fish ID Course

"Courses like Fish ID Skills have helped me properly rediscover the love of Marine Biology, some 25 years after my degree. They're great -and I do highly recommend them" - Pete Cox

Scientific Visual Communication © Dr Gill Brown

Scientific Visual Communication © Dr Gill Brown

"It really helped to see examples of work and how they could be improved by following the tips outlined in the talk." – Course Participant 2023

Our short courses cover a wide range of topics and are suitable for those interested in marine biology either as a passion or as part of your career (or both!).  Courses have been run online and in person by expert marine biologists and other professionals who will share their passion as well as their skills, knowledge and experience allowing you to immerse yourself in the topic and leave with a deeper understanding than you arrived with.

 MBA members and students members receive a generous discount and student Members are eligable to apply for bursaries, if you’re not yet a Member why not join now. Check out our events calendar for all upcoming courses and available events.