Scientists have successfully conducted the first-ever ‘conversation’ with a humpback whale opening up the possibility of future communication between humans and extraterrestrial beings.
This claim surfaced in a recent study conducted by the SETI Institute, the University of California and the Alaska Whale Foundation.
During this research named ‘Towin’ communication was established with a humpback whale using an underwater speaker and a humpback whale song.
Researchers attempted contact with the whale every 20 minutes during the study period.
According to a statement released by the SETI Institute, the experience was akin to a scene from a sci-fi movie where space crews must dive underwater to understand communication from alien species.
The statement suggested that this experiment based on science fiction concepts proves that contact between different species can be helpful in the search for extraterrestrial beings.
Researchers claimed that this interaction between humans and humpback whales marks the first contact in the whale language.
Efforts are being made by scientists to develop systems for communication with humpback whales to understand and interpret signals from outer space.
They aim to develop filters that can be used to understand any signal received from outer space.
The study revealed that each response from the whale during the communication process represents a comprehensive understanding of its social interactions.
Researchers observed that humpback whales are highly intelligent and have complex social systems.
They can create tools, hunt fish using bubble nets and communicate with each other through songs and social calls.
Shambhu Kumar is a science communicator, making complex scientific topics accessible to all. His articles explore breakthroughs in various scientific disciplines, from space exploration to cutting-edge research.
