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Sperm whales have the largest brain of any living animal, weighing up to 9 kilograms (nearly 20 lbs), a key reason scientists believe they possess advanced communication and social intelligence. They ...

During the birth of a sperm whale in 2023, the whales allowed our team to remain in close proximity, a level of trust we believe is a direct result of our gentle methods. I feel tremendous empathy for ...

Founded in 2020, Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) aims to understand what sperm whales are saying. By translating their communication, Dr. Gruber believes that human understanding and ...

Learn about an innovative new approach using environmental DNA to explore deep-sea locations.

A 13-day survey conducted in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) found a large variety of marine life living in the region, including sperm whales, Risso’s dolphins, and common dolphins. The University ...

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We round up five destinations where sightings of cetacean life are almost guaranteed in the spring and summer months, from hotspots off the Azores coast to the skerries between Scottish islands.