The universal language of music could serve as a gateway to communicate with dolphins and possibly open doors to learn more about the naturally curious creatures, according to researchers from The Australian National University (ANU). An ANU-led experiment conducted in Port Stephens, New South Wales aboard the Imagine Eco Cruises boat in December 2021 reveals dolphins are attracted to the high-pitched frequencies of several instruments including the flute, piccolo and the Indian wooden recorder. High-pitched singing also seemed to attract the dolphins.

Source: Flippers and flutes: how music helps us talk to dolphins