Sperm Whales

Artificial intelligence and other technologies are already helping researchers decode whale language, identify patterns in animal communication, and even conduct "conversations" with dogs. However, the question is no longer just what they are trying to tell us, but whether we will know how to listen to them.

A study from the University of Haifa reveals that sperm whales alter their 'coda' click sequences when near vessels. Researchers found that these sounds become shorter and change in acoustic structure, providing the first systematic proof that ship noise directly impacts whale behavior.