Since the first known recording of whale song in 1949, researchers have been studying the diverse sounds whales use to communicate, including wails, rumbles, clicks, grunts, and squeals.
Advancements in technology are enabling scientists to decode the complex patterns that make each species' vocalisations unique. This ongoing research aims to enhance understanding of whale communication.
Journalist Emma Bryce, who has investigated efforts to understand whale song, suggests that this knowledge could contribute to better protecting whales from harms caused by human activities.