Acoustic Calls Help Sei Whales Communicate Across Vast Ocean Distances

Even in the open ocean, sei whales stay connected through powerful low-frequency sounds.

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Low-frequency whale calls can travel hundreds of kilometers under the right ocean conditions.

Sei whales produce low-frequency vocalizations that can travel long distances underwater, allowing Balaenoptera borealis to communicate across wide migratory ranges.

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These calls are believed to play roles in mating, navigation, and maintaining contact between dispersed individuals in pelagic environments.

Understanding sei whale acoustics is critical as increasing ocean noise from shipping and industrial activity may interfere with their communication.

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