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Woman Plays Singing Bowls For Beluga Whales & It’s Pure Magic
Beluga whales are nature’s goodwill ambassadors. They always seem to be smiling and eager to interact with humans. Known as “canary of the sea,” their vocalizations include squeals, chirps, whistles, mews, clicks, and moos. They have sharp hearing and rely on echolocation for hunting and navigation. This sharp hearing ability is probably why the whales respond to the sound of singing bowls played on a floating raft.
Demetra is a Sound Healer and Vocal Alchemist with Soulstar Sound Sanctuary. She uses a collection of singing bowls to create sounds that intrigue the beluga whales. The whales swim gently around her floating platform, enjoying the sound and adding their own music. In the clip below, they are using pre-recorded background music, but the singing bowls and the sound of whales splashing are live.
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Beluga whales are a protected species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. They are currently classified as “least concern” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The adult population numbers around 136,000 whales. In many areas, it is illegal to interact with beluga whales. Be sure to check local regulations before trying to make friends with these sociable animals.
Singing bowls work by causing a vibration around the rim. The bowls can be made using a variety of different metals or from crystal. The singing bowls in use during this exchange with beluga whales are crystal bowls. Different sounds come from using bowls of varying sizes, shapes, and weights. The type of mallet also affects the sound. Adding water to a bowl changes the note because water is more difficult to vibrate than air.
The beluga whales obviously respond favorably to the singing bowls as they gather closely around the floating raft.
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