Project CETI is harnessing AI to understand the complex communication system of sperm whales. In a new study, the project's scientists used AI to decode thousands of sperm whale clicks. CETI founder ...

SANTA CRUZ, CA–When Jason Gedamke and Daniel Costa first went to Australia to record the sounds of dwarf minke whales, people told them they were wasting their time. There were very few reports of ...

Humpback whales are struggling to communicate due to noisy humans, a new study has suggested. The new study published in the journal Nature, studied the unique vocalizations of whales that are made ...

Bizarre noises detected around the deepest ocean trench on Earth have finally been identified. These strange "biotwang" sounds—first detected in 2014 during an acoustic survey of the Mariana ...

Whale songs can be both beautiful and haunting. But the exact mechanism that the 16 species of baleen whales, like humpback and minke whales, use to make those noises hasn’t been well understood. The ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Whales are known for their noises, from humpback whale songs to the ...

An adult humpback whale and calf. In the new study, the researchers blew air into the larynxes of three deceased whales, including a humpback, to learn how the the organ makes sound. Auscape / ...

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From humpbacks to orcas, whales and dolphins are renowned for their underwater vocalizations, whether it’s to impress a mate, find prey or strengthen social bonds. But beluga whales are especially ...

Underwater microphones are helping researchers understand more about humpback whales as the creatures migrate along Australia's east coast. Hydrophones can remain underwater for more than six months, ...

Scientists have long struggled to study how whales produce sound. A new paper in the journal Nature paints the most complete picture yet of how baleen whales produce their iconic, haunting calls.