The Marine Geosciences and Ocean Resource Exploration in Barcelona is a specialized training course designed to explore the geological and resource potential of marine environments.
From:
31-08-2026
Course Overview
Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and host immense geological resources, from hydrocarbons and minerals to renewable energy potential. This Marine Geosciences and Ocean Resource Exploration Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge of marine geological processes and their role in resource exploration.
The course explores seafloor mapping, tectonic processes, marine minerals, and offshore energy development, while also addressing environmental and policy challenges. Participants will learn how to balance exploration with sustainability to protect marine ecosystems.
Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will gain applied insights into ocean exploration technologies and integrated resource management.
Course Benefits
Understand key processes in marine geosciences.
Learn techniques for mapping and analyzing the seafloor.
Explore mineral, energy, and biological ocean resources.
Assess environmental and regulatory challenges in exploration.
Strengthen skills for sustainable marine resource management.
Course Objectives
Explain the fundamentals of marine geology and tectonics.
Analyze seafloor structures and sedimentary processes.
Identify and evaluate offshore resource opportunities.
Understand exploration technologies and methods.
Assess environmental risks of marine resource extraction.
Examine global policy and governance frameworks.
Develop strategies for sustainable ocean exploration.
Training Methodology
The course combines expert lectures, GIS and remote sensing demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and international case studies. Participants will apply theoretical knowledge to practical exploration scenarios.
Target Audience
Marine geoscientists and oceanographers.
Offshore energy and mineral exploration professionals.
Environmental managers and regulators.
Researchers and students in marine sciences.
Target Competencies
Marine geological analysis.
Ocean resource evaluation.
Offshore exploration methods.
Environmental and policy integration.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Marine Geosciences
Geological features of ocean basins.
Marine tectonics and plate boundaries.
Role of oceans in Earth systems.
Relevance to resource exploration.
Unit 2: Seafloor Mapping and Marine Surveying
Bathymetric and seismic survey methods.
Remote sensing in marine geology.
Sediment and core sampling techniques.
Case studies in seafloor mapping.
Unit 3: Ocean Resources and Exploration
Marine mineral deposits (manganese nodules, sulfides).
Hydrocarbons and offshore petroleum systems.
Renewable energy (tidal, wave, offshore wind).
Biological and genetic resources.
Unit 4: Environmental and Policy Dimensions
Impacts of exploration on marine ecosystems.
Marine protected areas and conservation.
International law of the sea (UNCLOS).
Governance of deep-sea mining.
Unit 5: Future of Marine Resource Exploration
Emerging technologies in ocean exploration.
Balancing development and sustainability.
Industry innovations and global trends.
Building resilience in marine resource use.
Ready to explore the resources of the world’s oceans responsibly?
Join the Marine Geosciences and Ocean Resource Exploration Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to shape sustainable offshore exploration.
The Marine Geosciences and Ocean Resource Exploration Training Courses in Barcelona provide professionals with an in-depth understanding of oceanic geological processes and the techniques used to explore and assess marine natural resources. These programs are designed for geoscientists, oceanographers, environmental specialists, energy professionals, and researchers seeking to expand their expertise in offshore resource evaluation and marine environmental management.
Participants explore the foundational principles of marine geosciences, including seafloor morphology, plate tectonics, sediment transport, and ocean basin evolution. The courses emphasize how geological, geophysical, and geochemical data are collected and interpreted in marine environments. Through hands-on exercises, participants work with sonar mapping, seismic profiling, sediment core analysis, and remote sensing data to identify seabed features and evaluate geological structures beneath the ocean floor.
These ocean exploration training programs in Barcelona also focus on the assessment of marine resources such as hydrocarbons, mineral deposits, geothermal energy, and biological resources. Participants examine methodologies for offshore exploration, environmental baseline assessments, and marine spatial planning. The curriculum highlights technology-driven developments, including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and advanced imaging systems that support safe and precise exploration activities.
Interactive workshops enable participants to analyze real marine datasets, interpret oceanographic findings, and evaluate resource potential within diverse marine settings. Practical sessions also address environmental considerations, emphasizing sustainable exploration practices, habitat protection, and the importance of balancing resource development with ocean ecosystem resilience.
Attending these training courses in Barcelona provides access to a dynamic and international learning environment enriched by the city’s scientific research institutions, coastal geography, and maritime networks. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to contribute effectively to ocean resource exploration projects, support data-informed marine planning, and advance responsible and innovative approaches to marine geoscience in a rapidly evolving global context.