In the Salish Sea, there are several hydrophones (underwater microphones) in place to help people listen in on our beloved whales. Scientists monitor the hydrophones to learn more about how whales communicate with each other. The rest of us listen in just for fun! Wherever you are in the world, you can listen to our Pacific Northwest whales sing.
What types of whales can be found in the Salish Sea? Humpbacks, grays, minkes, and three distinct types of orcas—including my favorite, the critically endangered Southern Resident orcas.
Whales inspire me so much, I write about them in my Wren Island books. Wren Island has its own hydrophone, and when it goes live, someone hits a large, round, bronze disk (monastery-style!) so everyone on Wren knows to open the hydrophone app and listen.
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