Humpback Whale Aerial Acoustics

Debaran Kelso takes a deep dive into the world of whale sound with humpback whale expert Dr. Fred Sharpe, whose recent research has focused on aerial whale signals - the "blows", "wheezes", and "thrums" of everyday life. (KPTZ airdate: November 12, 2025) Learn more:HappywhaleMystery sound recording: Fred SharpeMusic by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

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Debaran Kelso speaks with humpback whale expert Dr. Fred Sharpe about his recent research focused on aerial whale signals.

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