The sounds revealing the secrets of world's most elusive whales

Beaked whales are rarely spotted. Now scientists are using underwater sounds to help identify these elusive creatures.
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Whale tag will help decode communication in the deep ocean

An open-source whale tag that records sound, movement, and environmental data will enable scientists to study and decode ...
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Minke whale sounds

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 ...

Scientists use underwater sounds to track ocean’s most elusive whales

Scientists are using underwater microphones to study beaked whales, the ocean’s most elusive mammals. Echolocation clicks ...
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It can weigh the same as 9 elephants, is nearly as long as a tennis court and is the planet's largest 'active' hunter

Sperm whales are named after the waxy substance found in their large heads called spermaceti. The spermaceti is an oil sac ...
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Elusive whale’s vocalization could be their version of ‘Marco Polo’

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 ...
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52-Hertz Whale: The World’s "Loneliest" Whale May Not Be As Lonely As We Thought

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...