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How do whales produce noise underwater? Audio

by flapping their tails really hard to create sonic waves underwater Audio

by pushing inhaled water and air out through their blowholes Audio

by moving inhaled air around the nasal cavity in front of their blowholes Audio

by exhaling air forcefully and then swimming fast to create a sonic wave Audio

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Whales produce noise underwater primarily by moving inhaled air around the nasal cavity in front of their blowholes. This mechanism allows them to generate various sounds, including songs, clicks, and whistles, which can be used for communication, navigation, and echolocation.