The ‘Waymo of the sea’ tracks sperm whale conversations
The first AI-enabled underwater glider could track the whales for months at a time without bothering them
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Environment Animals Wildlife Whales The ‘Waymo of the sea’ tracks sperm whale conversations The first AI-enabled underwater glider could track the whales for months at a time without bothering them By Laura Baisas Published Apr 28, 2026 2:00 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The Project CETI glider can autonomously follow sperm whale vocalizations. © Project CETI/David Gruber Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Sign up Thank you! Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) go deep.
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