AI Technology Identifies Mysterious Whale Calls in the Pacific

Researchers use artificial intelligence to track Bryde’s whales by decoding their unique biotwang sounds in the Mariana Trench.

The biotwang sound, first recorded in 2014, has been identified as coming from Bryde’s whales.
NOAA researchers collaborated with Google to develop an AI model that can recognize whale calls from eight different species.
The AI technology converts underwater sounds into visual spectrograms, enabling efficient analysis of vast audio datasets.
Bryde’s whales’ biotwang calls are linked to their movements and feeding patterns, which are influenced by environmental changes.
This breakthrough aids in monitoring whale populations and understanding their behavior, crucial for conservation efforts.