Imagine trying to understand a creature with a brain five times bigger than yours. Their sounds are like underwater techno music. They might be talking about the ocean’s version of philosophy. Project ...

Underwater microphones are helping researchers understand more about humpback whales as the creatures migrate along Australia's east coast. Hydrophones can remain underwater for more than six months, ...

If bowhead whales produce particularly varied and diverse calls in one area, it is very likely that the area is a breeding ground. The species occurs exclusively in the Arctic Ocean and is therefore ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Researchers at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography are using these underwater robots along with Artificial Intelligence to better track the critically endangered North ...

A groundbreaking new study reveals that baleen whales — which includes humpbacks — evolved a specialized voice box for sound production underwater Erin Clack is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE. She has been ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Scientists have long wondered how baleen whales can sing while holding their breath. That’s because a whale’s larynx both makes sound and closes off their airway so they don’t drown. Try closing your ...

SeaSplat produces true color images of underwater scene, as captured by MIT team’s underwater robot. The original photo is in the left, and the color-corrected version made with SeaSplat is on the ...

Whales, the colossal beings of the ocean, are not just a marvel because of their size, but also due to their intriguing behaviors and physiological mysteries. From their unique sleeping patterns to ...