Here's something that my dear spouse found, that I am sure quite a few members of CF may find useful.
It's a free on-line course offered by the University of
Barcelona
From the course description
"The course for a
round the world regatta leads the boats through the
Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic, Southern Indian and
South Pacific Oceans. On their voyage, the skippers come across a large variety of oceanographic situations: strong currents, floating ice, wave formations of every kind and biological diversity.
In this course the student will learn about the foundations of the science of oceanography. You'll learn about the classification and formation of the ocean floor, how
current sea
satellite analysis systems
work, the chemistry of the oceans and the processes that led to its formation.
Course structure
The course is structured around five modules:
Module 1 - The
Mediterranean: an ocean model.
Module 2 - The global ocean: a moving fluid, a
water source, a planetary
heating system and a sea full of life.
Module 3 -
Satellite oceanography: all eyes on the planet.
Module 4 - Ocean chemistry: a chemical industry of pipes without walls.
Module 5 - The ocean basin: an ongoing archive, stretching back millions of years.
To follow this course does not require previous knowledge of oceanography.
When students finish the course they may, if they wish, obtain a certificate of completion from the University of
Barcelona. Access to this exam is subject to a 55 € fee."
Here's the link
http://www.canvas.net/browse/barcelo...graphy-english
Note it's also offered in Catalan and Spanish
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