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Sperm whales alter sounds when boats are nearby
Published Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Updated July 22
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Sperm whales produce a specific pattern of clicking noises when they hear the noise of boats, which researchers can use to predict when ships are nearby.
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- The Guardian
The research highlights the impact of human activity, specifically shipping noise, on marine life communication and raises questions about potential policy implications for protecting cetaceans.
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