Beluga Whale
Called the “canary of the sea” for good reason, belugas produce an amazing variety of sounds. Their flexible melon allows them to focus clicks, chirps, and whistles with incredible precision. They navigate under thick Arctic sea ice where light rarely penetrates. Their sounds range from 40-120 kHz, well beyond human hearing. Belugas live in harsh, frigid waters where visibility often drops to near zero. Without their sophisticated sonar, they couldn’t find the fish and crustaceans they need to survive.