Sounds of different cetacean species

To communicate with one another, cetaceans produce various types of sounds, such as vocalizations, whistles, clicks, and grunts. Humpback whale songs can last for hours. These captivating melodies, produced by males, have a complex structure. Toothed cetaceans, such as sperm whales, emit clicks that allow them to navigate and detect prey in the darkness of the deep. This is known as echolocation.

Here are a few selected recordings of cetacean sounds, audible to the human ear, captured by OMMAG partners and volunteers.