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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 40 MIN

Names in the ocean - Vincent Janik

from Acoustic World · host Marco Maiolini

What if dolphins call each other by name?A single whistle can travel across the vast ocean, carrying the identity of the individual who made it. In this episode, Professor Vincent Janik from the University of St Andrews explores the fascinating world of dolphin communication, revealing how signature whistles help maintain complex social relationships and what they can teach us about animal cognition.Join us as we dive into the science of acoustic identity, vocal learning, and the remarkable flexibility of dolphin communication—discovering how life beneath the waves is connected through sound.Because the world has always spoken. We just need to listen.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Spreaker.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 29, 2026

What if dolphins call each other by name?A single whistle can travel across the vast ocean, carrying the identity of the individual who made it. In this episode, Professor Vincent Janik from the University of St Andrews explores the fascinating world of dolphin communication, revealing how signature whistles help maintain complex social relationships and what they can teach us about animal cognition.Join us as we dive into the science of acoustic identity, vocal learning, and the remarkable flexibility of dolphin communication—discovering how life beneath the waves is connected through sound.Because the world has always spoken. We just need to listen.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Spreaker.

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