<h5>What mystery has been uncovered by scientists?</h5><p>We know that many large whales in the ocean create songs or sounds. It has been recorded across history. Until now, it was unclear how they produced such complex, often haunting songs. Now, scientists have discovered how some of the ocean's largest whales produce their songs.</p><p>Humpbacks and other baleen whales have developed a particular "voice box" or larynx that allows them to sing underwater. This vocal structure allows whales to sing by recycling air while preventing water inhalation.</p><p>The study conducted by the scientists was published in the Nature journal. The study shows that whales may produce a wide range of noises, including moans, clicks, whistles, etc. The study also explains why the noise we generate in the ocean is so disruptive for these ocean animals.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W5Trznre92c" title="Haunting song of humpback whales" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption>Humpback whale song. Video by Hindustan Times.</figcaption></figure></div><h5>Why is the noise generated in the ocean so disruptive for whales?</h5><p>Sound is crucial for their survival because it is the only way they can discover each other and breed in the ocean. The researchers determined that the sounds made by the whales fall within a frequency range that corresponds to the noise range produced by ships.</p><p>This suggests that human activities would significantly impact communication among vocalising whales since whales cannot produce sounds outside of the frequency range. This is a serious concern for whales since the sound pollution humans create in the ocean may disrupt their communication and affect their ability to find partners, seek food, and navigate.</p><h5>What needs to be done to ensure noise generated in the ocean doesn’t affect whales?</h5><p>The study highlighted the urgent need to reduce noise pollution by limiting vessel traffic. It also talked about safeguarding places with large populations of vocalising whales. The researchers say we must also find ways to make the ships quieter so that their sounds don't disrupt the whales.</p><p>By following these methods, humans and whales can coexist peacefully, ensuring the survival of both species on Earth.</p>

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