Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus): The sperm whale produces the loudest sound of any animal, clicks reaching up to 230 decibels. These powerful bursts are used for echolocation and communication across vast ocean distances. Generated in the whale’s massive head, the sound focuses through a fatty organ called the spermaceti organ. Clicks help locate prey like giant squid in deep, dark waters. The sound can travel hundreds of miles underwater, where it propagates efficiently. Despite their volume, these clicks are directional, minimizing self-damage. Human-made ocean noise increasingly interferes with their acoustic environment. The sperm whale’s sonic power highlights the importance of sound in marine life and the challenges posed by underwater noise pollution.
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