I am fairly removed at this point from the marine biology community so I do not have any personal knowledge of the most active/respected cetacean researchers. read more
If you are interested in blue whales for a film, I suggest Steve, he is very well-respected, articulate and no stranger to the camera. Either Steve or the blue whale book people could point you to more people in the field though I’m sure. read more
BBC's Steve Backshall was in the middle of an interview with a whale expert when he received word in his ear that the helicopter had spotted a blue whale. read more