Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers use fin whale songs to probe Earth's crust at seafloor, producing lower-resolution results than traditional air-gun signals. The method complements conventional techniques and avoids harming ocean life caused by powerful blasts.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Seismic surveys using fin whale songs American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Feb 11, 2021 · first to report
- The songs of fin whales offer new avenue for seismic studies of the oceanic crust Oregon State University · Feb 11, 2021