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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.” ...

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 ...