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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Environmental Impact of Ocean Energy
The Course in Environmental Impact of Ocean Energy Prepares you to identify, assess and manage the environmental effects of ocean energy: offshore wind, wave, tidal, floating solar and thermal gradient technologies. You will study
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Environmental Impact of Ocean Energy?
The Course in Environmental Impact of Ocean Energy
Prepares you to identify, assess and manage the environmental effects of ocean energy: offshore wind, wave, tidal, floating solar and thermal gradient technologies. You will study interactions with birds, marine mammals, fish and seabed habitats, underwater noise, electromagnetic fields, the reef effect and cumulative effects, and learn to design monitoring programmes and mitigation measures based on the best available evidence.
Key advantages
- A rigorous approach: Grounded in scientific evidence and its uncertainties.
- Every technology: Offshore wind, wave, tidal, floating solar and more.
- An applied view: From the impact assessment to environmental monitoring.
- Mitigation: Preventive, corrective and compensatory measures.
- Case study: Impact analysis of a marine energy project.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Identify impacts: Recognise effects on fauna and habitats.
- Assess noise: Analyse underwater noise during construction and operation.
- Think cumulatively: Assess the cumulative effects of several projects.
- Design monitoring: Set up environmental monitoring programmes.
- Boost your career: Open doors to environmental consultancies, developers and public bodies.
- Train to help ocean energy grow while respecting marine ecosystems.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Ocean Energy and the Environment
- Technologies and their life-cycle phases
- Main environmental pressures
- Environmental impact assessment
- The precautionary principle
- Available scientific evidence
02
Marine Wildlife and Birds
- Marine mammals
- Fish and migratory species
- Seabirds and collision risk
- Behavioural changes
- Protected species and sites
03
Habitats, Noise and Electromagnetic Fields
- Effects on the seabed
- The reef effect and colonisation
- Underwater noise during construction
- Operational noise
- Electromagnetic fields from cables
04
Cumulative Effects and Coexistence
- Cumulative effects
- Changes in hydrodynamics
- Fishing and other uses
- Marine spatial planning
- Stakeholder engagement
05
Mitigation, Monitoring and Case Study
- Preventive and corrective measures
- Environmental monitoring programmes
- Monitoring technologies
- Decommissioning and restoration
- Case study: impact analysis of a marine energy project
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
Graduates in biology, marine science or environmental science: who want to specialise in marine energy Environmental consultants: who prepare impact assessments Renewable developer staff: responsible for environmental management Public authority staff: who assess offshore projects NGO and fishing sector professionals: interested in the coexistence of sea uses
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 environmental pressures
- 02Assess effects on wildlife
- 03Analyse noise and electromagnetic fields
- 04Assess cumulative effects
- 05Design mitigation
- 06Plan monitoring
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Marine energy environmental consultant: Impact assessments and monitoring.
02Developer environmental officer: Environmental management of projects.
03Environmental assessment officer: Public authorities.
04Marine wildlife monitoring specialist: Monitoring programmes.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Fixed and floating offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, floating solar and other emerging technologies.
Yes. Its sources, propagation, effects on wildlife and mitigation measures are analysed.
No. It is specialist training and does not replace the qualifications or professional requirements in each country.
Yes. The reef effect and possible benefits for some species are also analysed, with their uncertainties.
An analysis of the environmental impacts of a marine energy project and a proposed monitoring plan.
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 Environmental Impact of Ocean Energy 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 training in biology, marine science, environmental science, engineering or a related field; or professional experience in environmental consultancy or the maritime sector. 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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