'Alien’ Sounds from Deepest Ocean Trench is Finally Solved After 10 Years

In 2014, an eerie sound known as the "biotwang" was recorded near the Mariana Trench, baffling scientists. This noise, a mix of deep moans and metallic pings, was mysterious until 2024, when NOAA and Google AI used machine learning to identify it as a vocalization from Bryde's whales. These elusive whales had been previously under-studied, and their biotwang calls, recorded during seasonal migrations, were linked to mating or navigation. This breakthrough underscores the power of AI in marine research, offering insights into species behavior and aiding in conservation efforts, especially for elusive creatures like Bryde's whales.