Understanding Whale Communication

Researchers are making significant strides toward understanding whale communication, particularly the songs and calls of sperm whales. A key focus is on the use of AI technologies, which are helping decode the complex patterns of clicks known as codas that these whales produce during social interactions. By recording vast amounts of audio, scientists can analyze these codas to discern individual behaviors and social structures among whale families. This effort reveals that sperm whales engage in nuanced communication that may involve emotional exchanges and distinct social behaviors related to their family dynamics.