Marine ecosystem services and the impact of the Invasive Alien Species in the Mediterranean Sea
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is closed now and will be open again in Spring semester 2026.
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Friday, 14/11/2025
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11:00-13:00 Central European Time โ Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 12:00-14:00 Eastern European Time โ Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 10:00-12:00 Western European Time โ Ireland |
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Friday, 21/11/2025
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Friday, 28/11/2025
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Friday, 05/12/2025
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Description:
Understand the critical functions of marine ecosystems and the growing threat posed by invasive species in the Mediterranean. This micro-credential provides essential knowledge and practical strategies to mitigate impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Perfect for emerging environmental leaders, it sharpens analytical and collaborative skills to champion effective conservation efforts. Join and contribute to safeguarding the world’s oceans for generations to come.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the processes and the ecosystem services of Mediterranean marine ecosystems.
Outline the concepts related to alien invasive species and recognize the most common ones. - Discuss the impact of the Invasive Alien Species (IAS) on native endemic organisms, the ecosystem, and ecosystem services.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG13. Climate action
- SDG14. Life below water
- SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
Sector:
Coastal
Thematic area:
Ecosystem services
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#fisheries #marinebiology #biodiversity #animals
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Knowledge of basic concepts related to marine ecosystems and ecosystem services
Knowledge of basic concepts related to marine invasive species
Identification of key invasive species
Impacts of key invasive species
Soft skills:
Critical thinking Collaboration
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Presentations Group work Exams
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Presentations Written exams
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
Stage of accreditation:
Based on the National and European Institutional framework for Lifelong Learning, implemented through Training and Lifelong Learning Center (KEDIVIM in Agriculture University of Athens).
