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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Ocean Health Indicators
The Course in Ocean Health Indicators Prepares you to select, calculate and interpret ocean health indicators that show whether a sea or coastline is improving or getting worse. You will learn about essential ocean variables, the
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts21 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Ocean Health Indicators?
The Course in Ocean Health Indicators
Prepares you to select, calculate and interpret ocean health indicators that show whether a sea or coastline is improving or getting worse. You will learn about essential ocean variables, the most widely used composite indices, good environmental status criteria and the SDG 14 indicators, and how to turn scattered data into dashboards that are genuinely useful for managers, businesses and the public, while being honest about gaps and uncertainty.
Key advantages
- Reference frameworks: Essential variables, SDG 14 and good environmental status assessments.
- A holistic view: Physical, chemical, biological and social indicators.
- From data to decisions: Clear dashboards for managers.
- Open data: Using international data repositories.
- Case study: Designing an indicator system for a marine area.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Choose well: Select robust, relevant indicators.
- Calculate rigorously: Work with open data and time series.
- Integrate information: Combine variables into composite indices.
- Communicate results: Design clear dashboards.
- Boost your career: Apply what you learn in public bodies, NGOs and companies.
- Train to measure what matters and really know the state of the ocean.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of Environmental Indicators
- What an indicator is and what it is for
- The pressure-state-response model
- Qualities of a good indicator
- Baselines and reference values
- Common mistakes in using indicators
02
International Assessment Frameworks
- Essential ocean variables
- SDG 14 targets and indicators
- Good environmental status assessments
- Global ocean assessments
- Composite ocean health indices
03
Physical, Chemical and Biological Indicators
- Temperature and sea level
- pH, oxygen and nutrients
- Pollutants and marine litter
- Biodiversity and indicator species
- Condition of habitats and populations
04
Data and Calculation
- Open ocean data repositories
- Processing time series
- Normalisation and aggregation
- Trend analysis
- Uncertainty and data gaps
05
Communication and Use in Management
- Designing dashboards
- Marine environment status reports
- Indicators for businesses
- Participation and citizen science
- Case study: an indicator system for a marine area
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Environmental agency staff: who assess the state of the marine environment NGO and foundation professionals: who track the progress of their projects Corporate sustainability managers: who report impacts on the ocean Marine or environmental science graduates: looking for an applied specialisation Data analysts: who want to work with ocean information
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand what an indicator is
- 02Know the international frameworks
- 03Select indicators
- 04Calculate indicators
- 05Build composite indices
- 06Communicate ocean status
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Marine environment assessment officer: Monitoring environmental status.
02Environmental data analyst: Calculating and visualising indicators.
03Sustainability officer: Reporting impacts on the ocean.
04Conservation project manager: Tracking results at NGOs.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Basic knowledge is enough. The course explains the methods you need step by step.
Yes. You work with international open ocean data repositories.
Yes. It includes indicators that support ocean-related sustainability reporting.
No. Several indicators and indices are combined; the course explains their strengths and limitations.
Designing an indicator system and dashboard for a marine area.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Ocean Health Indicators qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: University studies or professional experience in marine science, the environment, data analysis or environmental project management. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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