Why do the world's largest mammals compose underwater melodies?
In short: In the deep ocean, light and scent are unreliable signals. This video explores how whales use the unique physics of water to communicate through complex, evocative songs.
Because sound travels roughly four times faster in water than in air, marine mammals rely on acoustic signals to overcome the limitations of visibility and odor. Stephanie Sardelis decodes the mechanics behind these famous underwater vocalizations, known as whale songs.
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