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Why we should worry when whales stop singing

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First -of-its kind study finds whales vocalized less after a marine heat wave decimated prey.

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary off central California is rich feeding grounds for blue, fin and humpback whales.

Whales sense their surroundings largely through sound and create complex vocalizations, or songs, when they’re searching for mates and food.

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English

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