Blue Whale songs consist of an A call, a series of pulses, followed by a long, low moan called the B call. This A-B sequence is repeated over and over again, approximately once every 130 seconds.

Humpback whales are renowned for their complex songs, which play a significant role in their social interactions and mating behaviors. Recent research has delved into the nature of these songs ...

Whales learn complex songs from each other in 'cultural exchange' Whales have many talents, but perhaps their most unique and mysterious one is their hauntingly beautiful singing. And scientists ...

But in addition to sensing quakes, the instruments also picked up whale song. The data above has been "sonified" to make it audible. The large bump towards the end is an earthquake. Read more ...

Cultural 'revolution' events cause the whales to discard the song and learn a new simpler one Populations of male humpback whales undergo a "cultural revolution" every few years when they change ...

Acoustician and lead study author Dr Salvatore Cerchio said “the sei whale songs are simply the most bizarre and unusual sounds I have ever heard from a whale. They are entirely other worldly.” ...

A new immersive art installation highlights the effects humans have on ocean ecosystems, and whales in particular.

Time is running out for the rare Right Whale - but conservationists and the fishing industry are clashing over solutions. Can the species be saved from extinction?

Whales sing loud enough that their songs travel through the ocean, but the mechanics behind it have always been a mystery. Scientists now think they have an idea, and it’s something not seen in ...

Ocean-bottom seismology stations are designed to monitor earthquakes, and often pick up whale songs. Researchers have previously used these incidental recordings to track fin whale movements, but this ...