Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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Although the ocean may seem like a quiet and peaceful place, it is incredibly busy and noisy! Whales are some of the noisiest animals in the ocean, creating a wide variety of sounds that are used for communicating, feeding and navigating. Some species of whales even have different dialects depending on where they're from! Learn more about whales and other marine animals found in Canada here: oceana.ca/en/marine-life/marine-mammals