Eduardo Mercado

Eduardo Mercado, a behavioral neuroscientist and author of Why Whales Sing, dives into the mysterious world of whale songs. He discusses how these melodic hymns may serve as a form of echolocation, similar to bats, rather than just for communication or mating. Mercado reveals that whale songs can last up to 40 hours and travel incredible distances, even 1,000 km. He also highlights the detrimental effects of increasing ocean noise from shipping and fishing, which disrupts these magnificent creatures' ability to navigate and communicate.