1. It centers on climate.
   It's research into floating mammals.
2. It is mostly about penguins.
   It's the study of the seas.

Oceanography is the study of the world's oceans and seas. It's also called marine biology, as it studies the interactions of many watery ecosystems.

1. Plants
   Small children
2. Mammals
   Fish

Botanists are obsessed with plants. They investigate all aspect's of plant's life cycle to better understand how they grow and adapt to their conditions.

1. Whale health
   Bird migration
2. Plant nutrition
   Human liver issues

Agrobiology digs deep into the soil of plant nutrition and crop yields. These scientists can help farmers improve their crop quality and provide a better product for market.

1. A computer scientist
   A banker
2. An astronaut
   A tiger conservationist

Zoology is all about the animal kingdom, digging into all of the things that make animals tick. A tiger conservationist would definitely need to know a lot about zoology to do his or her job.

1. Soil quality
   Celestial bodies
2. Pond water
   Human biology

Astronomy relies on fancy technologies like huge telescopes in exploring celestial bodies. But astronomers use their naked eye to observe events, too.

1. To mineral deposits
   To the atmosphere
2. To motorcycle construction
   To cooking techniques

Meteorologists spend a lot of time with their head in the clouds. That's because they spend much of their time analyzing the atmosphere and its dynamics.

1. Reptiles
   Fuel production
2. Infant care
   Motion

Herpetology is the study of creatures like amphibians and reptiles. These scienstics are experts in many types of cold-blooded creatures.

1. Oceanography
   Epidemiology
2. Geology
   Evolutionary psychology

Geology studies various aspects of solid rocks and minerals that make up Earth's crust and underlying layers. It can be a purely scientific endeavor or it can help humans mine for resources under the surface.

1. Philosophy
   Blood quality
2. Rubber manufacturing
   Bodies of water

Hydrography is the investigation into various bodies of water, from oceans to rivers. It also evaluates many of the dynamics as water interacts with other aspects of the physical environment.

1. Study of organisms and their environment
   Research regarding politics
2. Mostly corporate law
   Bankers depend on it.

Ecology is a sprawling enterprise that researches living creatures. And it does so in a way that takes the environment into account, too.

1. Livestock
   Deer
2. Birds
   Lions

Ornithology is the study of birds. Scientists do everything they can to learn all about our feathered friends and the ways they survive in a variety of ecosystems.

1. Sight
   Smell
2. Hearing
   Touch

In audiology, researchers delve into the specifics of human hearing. Many of these specialists work to improve hearing in the disabled.

1. Paleobiology
   Sedimentology
2. Symbology
   Parasitology

Parasitic relationships are common in ecosystems all over the planet. In parasitology, researches try to better understand parasites and the way they operate in their hosts.

1. Symptoms of diseases
   Feet
2. Enyzmatic reactions
   Squid

Malacology dives right into various types of mollusks. That includes creatures like squid, clams and octopus, some of which have shells, as well as others that don’t.

1. Silicon chips
   Numbers
2. Snails
   Kidneys

Nephrology is the study of the kidneys. Without your kidneys, your body won't last long, as these organs filter out many toxins that find their way into the human system.

1. Worms
   Canines
2. Insects
   Humans

Helminthology thoroughly investigates parasitic worms called helminths. Flukes and roundworms are just two of a variety of helminths.

1. Glands
   Eyes
2. Fingers
   Hair

Your body has various glands -- like the adrenal or pituitary -- that make vital chemicals. In adenology, researchers thoroughly investigate gland functions under a variety of conditions.

1. Fish
   Plant matter
2. Saliva
   Lagoon ecosystems

Ichthyology is the study of fish and fish behavior. And it's by no means a settled field -- each year, scientists find hundreds of new fish species that still need plenty of research.

1. Power drill
   Flamethrower
2. Soft hands
   Personal protective equipment

Malariology is the study of malaria, a terrible disease that's spread by mosquitoes. Scientists who work with any sort of disease must take a lot of protective measures to keep themselves (and their co-workers) safe.

1. Flea biology
   Cattle wrangling
2. Fish reproduction
   Food science

Bromatology is something to celebrate when you're devouring that large pizza. It's all about food science, the engineering, processing and transformation of raw materials into ever-improving consumer foods.

1. Examining human childbirth
   Investigating tree growth
2. Finding new specides of pachyderms
   Creating digital currency

Tokology researches all things involved in childbirth. Many of the improvements we see in women's health emerge from this field.

1. Seeds
   Rocket fuels
2. Historical fiction
   Sheep

Spermology is the study of various types of seeds. Plants produce all sorts of fascinating seeds that only produce new growth under certain conditions.

1. Slugs
   Algae
2. Bats
   Lichen

Limacology is the study of slimy, squirming slugs. This is an older term that's now largely retired, but limacologists are definitely still a thing.

1. Seawater
   Brackish lagoons
2. Beer
   Mineral water springs

As one of humankind's oldest beverages, beer is a complicated drink that involves all sorts of chemical reactions. And zythology dives into the specifics of those processes.

1. Desert
   Mountain
2. Ocean
   Cornfield

Be prepared to tackle a barnacle now and then. In cetology, scientists study dolphins and whales, trying to get a better understanding of their life cycles and habits.

1. Dig into ancient history
   Examine homicide victims
2. Locate mineral resources
   Study the digestive system

In gastroenterology, researchers dig into the guts -- literally -- of humankind. They try to get a better understanding of how the stomach and digestive system work.

1. Iron ore
   Blood
2. Logistics
   Wind

Gases of all kinds blow here, there and everywhere, even in outer space. In anemology, researchers try to better understand wind -- the movement of gases.

1. Prisoners
   The moon
2. Erosion
   Canines

Selenology digs into the geology of the moon. The moon's overall structure is very different from Earth's, and its origins are of great interest to scientists.

1. Specific petroleum deposits
   Outer space
2. Sand
   Plants and animals

Over the centuries, humans have found many medicines in both plants and animals. Pharmacognosy is the study of drugs that come from those living sources.

1. Pluto
   Nitrous oxide
2. Stars
   Keratin

Because they are huge flaming balls, astrometeorology investigates the impact that stars have on climate. Our sun is just one of those stars.

1. Light
   Pain
2. Oxygen
   Trauma

Light is a primal force on Earth, affecting most creatures in way or another. Photobiology examines the effects of light on plants and animals.

1. Drone flying patterns
   Organic seeds
2. Types of tractors
   Farm soil

Soil is one of a farm's most precious resources. Agrologists help farmers analyze soil characteristics and maximize them for better long-term yield potential.

1. Research of glues
   Investigation of stars
2. Study of ligaments
   Study of history

Any professional who delves into human anatomy needs some familiar with desmology. What is it? It is the study of ligaments.

1. It's the study of tree growth rings.
   It's the examination of birth rates.
2. It sifts through human remains.
   It addresses ecological destruction.

Tree growth varies substantially depend on weather from year to year. In dendrochronology, scientists study the growth rings that appear as a tree ages.

1. Arizona
   Antarctica
2. Mars
   Comets

Mars fascinates and intrigues geologists. And those geologists who specifically study Mars are practicing areology. These men and women have made some of NASA's most striking discoveries in recent years.