Baleen whale communication

Baleen whales communicate through complex, melodic sounds known as songs and calls, which travel long distances underwater. These vocalizations help whales locate each other, coordinate behaviors, and establish social bonds across vast regions. The sounds vary by species and purpose, ranging from low-frequency pulses that can be heard for hundreds of miles to higher-frequency clicks and whistles used in close interactions. Baleen whales produce these sounds by forcing air through specialized structures in their heads, and their communication plays a crucial role in their social structure and survival.