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49 49 SOUNDS WHALE SOCIAL Wop - A call from a mother to her calf. Thwop - A call between whales and not limited to mothers and calves. Grunt - A call when pods are joining together. Cry - A call made by a male when competing with other males to join a female, heard mainly in competitive groups. Underwater Blow - This is often used to distort other males' vision or confuse them, and sounds very loud underwater to all other males. Source: Humpback Whale Acoustic Research Collaboration (HARC), Four Year Study published in Australian Geographic Issue 95 (Jul. - Sept. 2009). WHALE SONGS speakers. Also, some cruises combine whale watching with the opportunity to snorkel, so you may hear them through the hydrophone as well as underwater when you're swimming. Very cool. Other Noises Whales Make. In addition to songs, whales emit several other sounds referred to as "social sounds". Unlike whale songs, which are sung exclusively by males, "social sounds" are short noises made by both males and females. In addition to these "social sounds", whales also use surface- generated sounds like breaching and slapping to attract the attention of other whales in the area. On any given day, all male humpbacks in Hawaii will be singing the exact same song, even though the song changes as the season progresses. This year's song will start off where last year's song ended, which attests to whales' amazing memory capacity. Often described as mournful or even scary, there's no other sound in the world like it. And as the songs hit their low notes, if you're under the water, your entire body will literally vibrate with the pulse of the melody. When you go on your whale watching cruise (you've just gotta do that while you're on Maui), or go snorkeling (which you also have to do) be sure to listen to the beautiful whale songs. It's one of the greatest mysteries of the animal kingdom. After hearing it, the memory is sure to stay with you as one of the highlights of your vacation. If you can't wait, and want to listen to the whales right now, go to the Whale Song Project at www.WhaleSong.net - they feature recorded whale songs and live songs when the whales are in Hawaii, all for free. Lahaina Scrimshaw Keepsakes that will last a lifetime... From times past, Lahaina has been the Whaling Capital of the World, and so is the ancient art of scrimshaw. A deeply personal form of artistic expression, each unique piece is carefully engraved and tells a story of the island. With mementos ranging in price from $30 to $4,400, at Lahaina Scrimshaw, there's something perfect for everyone! Be sure to visit our sister store, Jessica's Gems, specializing in Hawaiian jewelry and gems at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali or online at JessicasGemsMaui.com. Two Stores on Maui 845 Front Street in Lahaina and 2435 Kaanapali Parkway in Whaler's Village, Kaanapali (808) 661-4034 Toll-free (800) 642-7020 LahainaScrimshawMaui.com SCRIMSHAWMAUI.COM More Selections at Photo by Marty Wolff