For whales, especially migratory species like humpbacks or blue whales, singing can help them detect obstacles, orientate ...

As populations of this food source recovered from the marine heat wave, detections of blue whale singing soared. When krill numbers fell again, so did the whales’ songs. Unlike blue whales ...

A new first-of-its kind study found the marine mammals vocalized less after a marine heat wave decimated their prey, making whale songs a barometer of the effects of climate change on ocean ...

As populations of this food source recovered from the marine heat wave, detections of blue whale singing soared. When krill numbers fell again, so did the whales’ songs. Unlike blue whales, humpback ...

As populations of this food source recovered from the marine heat wave, detections of blue whale singing soared. When krill numbers fell again, so did the whales’ songs. Unlike blue whales ...

It would indicate major ecological shifts in the region if the whales stop singing. "If all those sounds disappear, it kind of alerts us that a change may be occurring in an area," ZoBell said.

blue and fin whales, for which singing is thought to be a breeding display by males to attract females, or compete with other males. Dr. Cerchio and Dr. Weir believe this is the same for sei ...