The 52-hertz whale, colloquially referred to as 52 Blue, is an individual whale of unidentified species that calls at the unusual frequency of 52 hertz. This is a higher frequency than usual for any whale species with migration patterns most closely resembling the 52-hertz whale's: [1] the blue whale (10 to 39 Hz) [2] and the fin whale (20 Hz). [1]

These sounds vary in frequency from 20 Hz to upward of 24 kHz (the typical human range of hearing is 20 Hz to 20 kHz). The units may be frequency modulated (i.e., the pitch of the sound may go up, down, or stay the same during the note) …

Whale vocalizations are the sounds made by whales to communicate. The word " song " is used in particular to describe the pattern of regular and predictable sounds made by some species of whales (notably the humpback and bowhead whales …

Sep 10, 2010 · Blue whales have the remarkable ability to synchronize the pitch of their songs so that they all hit the exact same note, according to a new study.

Feb 7, 2025 · Whale vocalization includes clicks, whistles, grunts, moans, squeaks, and pulsed calls. Researchers note that the meaning of some of the sounds change according to their pitch, rate, and structure.

Blue whales have the remarkable ability to synchronize the pitch of their songs so that they all hit the exact same note, according to a new study.

Whales use a variety of sounds to communicate. These include clicks, whistles, and pulsed calls. Each sound serves a different purpose, from navigation and foraging to social interaction and mating. One of the most fascinating aspects of whale communication is the whale song.

Nov 29, 2018 · Blue whales around the world are singing a little flat, and scientists may now have more clues as to the reason why. A new study finds there's a seasonal variation in the whales ' pitch...

Aug 2, 2010 · Blue whales are able to synchronize the pitch of their calls with an extremely high level of accuracy, and a slim margin of error from call to call, according to a study of blue whales in the...

Dec 9, 2009 · Blue whales are widely dispersed during the breeding season and it is likely that songs function to advertise which species is singing and the location of the singing whale.