LIFE UNDER THE WATER
Disko Bay is never quiet! Icebergs crack and ships sail by making sounds. The bay is also a true marine mammal hotspot and all the different species of seals and whales make sound. Listen to the LIVE recording from Disko Bay – what can you hear?
Important Notice - The Disko Live Listening Station is currently offline for maintenance and will return in January, 2025 with an improved system.
DEC-MAY
RINGED SEAL
The ringed seal with their distinctive fur with light grey rings is found across the Arctic.
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By William Halliday
DEC-MAY
BEARDED SEAL
The bearded seal, characterized by its long whiskers, can be heard in Disko Bay from February to May.
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By William Halliday
JUN-SEP
MINKE WHALE
The minke whale, a frequent visitor to the waters of Qeqertarsuaq during summer, is the smallest of the baleen whales.
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JUN-SEP
HUMPBACK WHALE
The humpback whale can be recognized by their long pectoral fins and knobbly head, and are famous for their singing.
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By Marianne Rasmussen
JAN-MAY
BOWHEAD WHALE
The bowhead whale is characterized by its curved jaw and lack of dorsal fin. Disko Bay is one the most important aggregation sites for these whales.
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By Outi Tervo
JUN-SEP
FIN WHALE
The fin whale, the second-largest whale species, can be recognized by its sleek, streamlined body and unique asymmetrical jaw coloring.
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By Malene Simon Hegelund
JAN-APR
BELUGA WHALE
The beluga whale is known for its distinct all-white color. They are also called the “canaries of the sea” due to their rich vocal repertoire.
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By Outi Tervo
JAN-APR
NARWHAL
The narwhal with its long, spiral tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, can dive down to more than 1 km in search of prey.
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By Susanna Blackwell
JAN-APR
JAN-DEC
ICEBERG
The massive icebergs stemming from Ilulissat icefjord can both be seen and heard in Disko Bay throughout the year.
JAN-DEC
FISHERY VESSEL
Disko Bay area is home to 30 % of Greenlands inhabitants. Fishery vessels, cargo ships, and the local hunters boats can be heard sailing most days – if ice permits free passage!
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DISKO Live! project, captures the Arctic underwater soundscape in Disko Bay, Greenland, providing insights into marine mammal behaviour, ambient noise levels and climate change effects. This collaborative project combines scientific research with public outreach.
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