The 52-hertz whale, colloquially referred to as 52 Blue, is an individual whale of unidentified species that calls at the unusual frequency of 52 hertz in the north Pacific Ocean between Aleutian and Kodiak …

Sep 26, 2025 · Picked up on sensors across the Pacific Ocean, the whale call came in at 52 hertz, far higher than any whale species known to follow its migration pattern.

Feb 1, 2025 · But amid this usual oceanic backdrop, their hydrophones picked up something unprecedented: a whale song at 52 hertz—a frequency higher than any known baleen whale’s call.

Feb 20, 2024 · Whale 52, also known as the "loneliest whale," sings at a frequency of 52 Hertz and has captivated humans for decades. A new documentary helps explain why.

Aug 29, 2025 · Blue whales typically communicate within a range of 10 to 39 hertz, while fin whales vocalize around 20 hertz. The 52-hertz whale’s call patterns also differ, being notably shorter and …

Jul 26, 2023 · One whale that vocalizes at a unique frequency of 52 hertz caught the attention of experts. Read to know why they called him the loneliest whale.

“The 52-Hertz Whale is a unique whale that calls at a characteristic frequency of 52 Hz, a much higher frequency than the vocalizations of most whales. It appears to be the only individual with this call, …

The 52-hertz whale, also known as "52 Blue," is a solitary baleen whale of unidentified species renowned for producing vocalizations at a distinctive frequency of approximately 50–52 Hz, which is …

Oct 20, 2025 · This mysterious creature emits a call at a frequency of 52 hertz, a frequency significantly higher than that of other baleen whales, whose calls typically range from 15 to 25 hertz.

Apr 5, 2005 · And speaking of whales, here is a story of whales speaking or more precisely, one whale, with its own, distinctive 52-hertz voice. In 1989, a team of WHOI biologists first detected an unusual …