Sounds Archive

The EarthSonic Sounds Archive documents the sounds of earth and climate change, recorded by scientists, nature sound recordists, indigenous communities, and others around the world. Our curated Sound Banks offer a window into the archive.

Some of these sounds - like whale song, the sounds of receding glaciers, or last recordings of extinct species - will be reworked by leading musicians as part of EarthSonic, creating music that engages and inspires a wider global audience.  

EarthSonic will also issue a fund aimed at widening access to nature sound recording among young people around the globe, including from indigenous communities. The fund will create opportunities for recipients to listen to the natural world, engage with nature sound recording, and contribute to our archive.