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From humpbacks to orcas, whales and dolphins are renowned for their underwater vocalizations, whether it’s to impress a mate, find prey or strengthen social bonds. But beluga whales are especially ...

Whales are among the loudest animals on Earth, but even they can be susceptible to harm from excessive or overly loud noise in the ocean. Scientists have measured blue whales calls as loud as 190 ...

A pod of orcas in the Gulf of California has repeatedly hunted juvenile white sharks to feast on their livers.