Why Blue Whale Songs Can Travel for Miles #marinelife #science #shorts

Added: 2026-05-27

[00:00:00]It emits deep, low-frequency vocalizations, typically between 8 and 25 hertz, often below the limit of human hearing.

[00:00:09]At the source, the volume of these calls can reach about 188 decibels.

[00:00:16]The low frequency and high intensity allow this sound to travel over impressive distances.

[00:00:22]Under ideal conditions, these vocalizations can span hundreds or even thousands of kilometers underwater, connecting whales [music] separated by vast oceans.