The FishEye Collaborative presented these recordings during the Voices of the Ocean event on October 6, 2026, held at the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium. This archive stands as the largest publicly accessible collection of natural fish sounds from the United States and the broader Pacific region. The event, hosted by Wave and Conservation Nation, gathered over 300 ocean experts to discuss marine innovation, ranging from coral restoration techniques by Coral Vita to oyster reef development by GRoW Reefs.
Library of Congress Adds Unprecedented Fish Sound Archive to Records
A collection of acoustic data from Hawai'i’s coral reefs now resides within the Library of Congress, marking the first time fish vocalizations have been archived alongside the historic 1970 Songs of the Humpback Whale recordings. The donation aims to preserve the ocean's acoustic identity for future scientific study and public wonder.
Speakers including Dr. Sylvia A. Earle and Professor Carlos Duarte emphasized the necessity of shifting toward ocean regeneration by 2050. By integrating these underwater soundscapes into the national archive, the project seeks to elevate the status of marine acoustics. Organizers hope that providing open access to these recordings will foster deeper collaboration between marine biology and technology, ensuring that the diverse voices of the ocean are not only heard but actively protected.
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