Course: Discovering UK Seals - Identification, Ecology and Conservation (Online)
Field Studies Council
In this beginner’s online course, you will learn more about the biology and ecology of UK seal species that you may see around our coastline.
By the end, you will appreciate their amazing lives, and start to identify these animals. Explore one of our favourite marine mammals in this 4-week online course, developed and delivered by leading seal conservation experts, Seal Research Trust (SRT).
What is covered in this course?
- Biology of UK Seals
- Ecology of UK Seals
- UK Seal Identification
- Conservation of UK Seals
This beginner course is a starting guide to the skills required to begin identifying and observing our native seals in the field. You will learn valuable observational field identification tips, life history characteristics and general ecology of the different seal species found around the British coastline plus some of our more obscure visitors. Participants will also discover the conservation efforts currently in place for UK seals and their importance as ambassadorial species engaging us all with our precious marine habitat.
This is a 4-week online course covering 4 topics, for which you will complete a variety of self-led online resources and activities. Each topic is then concluded with an interactive Zoom workshop to complement the online content. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours a week and an E-certificate is provided upon completion.
This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.
Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book.
About Field Studies Council (FSC)
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
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