Sperm Whales Change 'Vowel' Sounds When Boats Are Nearby, Scientists Discover The recent study published in Ecological Informatics has revealed that sperm whales alter their vocalizations when boats are nearby.
This finding is significant because it provides a disturbing glimpse into the complexities of whale communication and highlights the devastating impact of human activities on marine life.
Researchers monitored 15 sperm whales off the coast of Dominica for four years, observing changes in the whales' clicking patterns when ships were nearby.