Underwater robot tracks sperm whales by listening to deep‑sea clicks
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:02 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Researchers have deployed an autonomous underwater vehicle that follows sperm whales by detecting their echolocation clicks, reports The Independent. The robot records whales diving to depths beyond 1.6 km for up to 50 minutes at a time. The technology promises new insights into whale behaviour and improves marine monitoring.
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