Online courses
Discover online courses for students grades PreK through 12. These courses teach scientific concepts while encouraging a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. To get started, follow the links below and “enroll for free.” You can use the same account for multiple courses.
Parents and caregivers
Nurturing Naturalist
Help your young child build trust in nature and confidence as a learner.
Take the course – Nurturing Naturalist
Grades PreK–2
Otter Spotter
Learn all about sea otters and the kelp forest habitat they call home.
Take the course – Otter Spotter
Grades PreK–2
Tide Pool Scientist
Learn about the rocky shore and some of the animals who live there.
Take the course – Tide Pool Scientist
Grades 3–5
Fin-tastic Sharks
Challenge stereotypes while building empathy and appreication for sharks.
Take the course – Fin-tastic Sharks
Grades 3–5
Birds on the Brain
Learn about birds and some of the features and characteristics that make them unique.
Take the course – Birds on the Brain
Grades 3–6
Exploring our Natural World
Practice observing and thinking like a scientist while exploring ocean habitats.
Take the course – Exploring our Natural World
Grades 6–8
The Ocean, Plastic, and Me
Learn how our choices can affect ocean animals and marine ecosystems.
Take the course – The Ocean, Plastic, and Me
Grades 6–8
Exploring the Deep Bit by Bit
Learn about the deep sea, those studying it, and how computer science plays a part!
Take the course – Exploring the Deep Bit by Bit
Grades 6–12
#TeensCan Make a Difference
Help find your spark for conservation and take action through #TeensCan.
Take the course – #TeensCan Make a Difference
Grades 7–12
Extreme Sea
Explore the extreme depths of the ocean and how scientists have discovered those animals.
Take the course – Extreme Sea
Grades 9–12
Rays of Hope
Learn about bycatch, technology in fisheries, and human impacts on the fishing industry.
Take the course – Rays of HopeAnimals & the ocean
Ocean animal crafts & printables for kids
Dive into free ocean animal crafts, coloring pages, and printables—fun for kids, classrooms, and sea lovers!
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Animals & the ocean
Ocean animal crafts & printables for kids
Dive into free ocean animal crafts, coloring pages, and printables—fun for kids, classrooms, and sea lovers!
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Animals & the ocean
Quizzes
Dive into interactive aquarium quizzes that test your ocean knowledge and reveal your underwater personality.
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Animals & the ocean
Wallpapers
Download beautiful, high-resolution ocean wallpapers and background videos for your desktop or mobile device.
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