Why Do Whales Sing?

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Ever since the discovery of whale songs almost 60 years ago, scientists have been trying to decipher the lyrics.

But sperm whales don’t produce the eerie melodies sung by humpback whales,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1970/05/26/archives/whales-sing-siren-song-for-scie ...

Ready to swim with a Whale Shark? These are the largest fish but are known to be gentle and calm creatures so let's dive right into another relaxation story together.

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