Cetology is a science, which studies eight species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. It is a branch of marine mammal science and focuses on these larger animals. The study of cetaceans can pose many difficulties as cetaceans spend only 10% of their time on the surface. They also do not leave tracks that can be followed. Numerous times this science consists mainly of watching and waiting.
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one college I know of is INCOCET in California. that is the only one I know of that only foucuses on that but there are other great colleges that focus on marine biology in general (Boston University and the University of Maine)
Zoology is divided into fifteen different branches. These branches are entomology, ichthyology, helminthology, mammalogy, ornithology, parasitology, virology, herpetology, anthropology, cindology, euthenics, karyology, malacology, microbiology, and protozoology.
The term is cetology.
The study of whales is called cetology according to dictionary.com: cetology: the branch of zoology dealing with whales and dolphins
Cetology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetology
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The study of dolphins falls under the category of cetology.
False. Cetology is study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises; cytology is the study of cells.
Cetology, the study of marine mammals, particularly whales and dolphins, is typically offered as a specialization within marine biology or oceanography programs. Notable institutions include the University of Miami, which has a strong marine science program, and the University of California, Santa Cruz, known for its research in marine mammals. Other schools like Florida Atlantic University and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution also offer relevant programs or research opportunities in cetology. Students should look for programs that provide hands-on research experience in marine environments.
Cetology, the scientific study of marine mammals, particularly whales, dolphins, and porpoises, has been advanced by various researchers. Notable figures include Thomas Henry Huxley, who contributed significantly in the 19th century, and more recently, scientists like Hal Whitehead and Philip S. Hammond have made substantial contributions to the field. The discipline has evolved to include various aspects such as behavior, ecology, and conservation of cetaceans.
one college I know of is INCOCET in California. that is the only one I know of that only foucuses on that but there are other great colleges that focus on marine biology in general (Boston University and the University of Maine)
Cetology is the branch of marine science associated with the study of cetaceans, which is the order that contains whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Logically, a scientist who studies whales is therefore a cetologist.
There is actually a lacuna in English for the "whale" adjective. "Cetine" is the expected word (think cetology), but it is not used. The closest substitute is "orcine" (think Orca), but that is really restricted to referencing killer whales.
Whale scientists are commonly referred to as marine biologists, specifically those who specialize in cetology, which is the study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Cetologists focus on various aspects of these marine mammals, including their behavior, physiology, ecology, and conservation. Some may also work in related fields such as oceanography or environmental science to understand the broader impacts on whale populations.