Is there a name for someone who studies whales?

Answer 1

The term "cetologist" applies to zoologists who specialize in whales and their kin. I don't know how much the term is actually used, even by those it describes. But the term does exist. And the study of whales as a specialty is of course "cetology".

Answer 2

The Japanese fleet uses science as a limp excuse to make money. Many experiments are carried out in the name of science that are morally questionable, but if there is any objections then ethics committees are used to assess the validity of the science, the cost to the animal/human involved and any other influence. In Japan, more monkeys are used for "science" than rats are in the west, but they provide very little extra information since animal models are always limited. Without trying to sound discriminatory, whales are just another example of the difference in our values. Personally, I believe depleting the whale population to dangerous levels has a far greater negative impact on the scientific world than the contribution it could possibly make.

Answer 3

Whales are scientifically called cetaceans. The name given to persons to study any given specie or species of whale(s) are simply called whale biologists.

Answer 4

Yes a Marine biologist if your instersted in whales like me try visting these cool sites !!! :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whale
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/alphawhales.shtml
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/

Answer 5

A marine biologist.

Answer 6

"Marine Biologist" :)