Dr Vanessa Pirotta
@drvanessapirotta.bsky.social
Wildlife scientist 🐋 | Woman in STEAM | author | vessel operator | Sydney | 🇲🇹🇮🇹 | 🐳🐳 calves
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Enjoying our blue backyard, from one generation to the next.
Gamay Ranger April and I enjoyed a beautiful morning kayak on Sydney Harbour. Unfortunately, no dolphin or fur seal sightings.
📸 thank you @sydney_by_kayak for the cuppa, kayak and photo.
#wildsydneyharbour
Gamay Ranger April and I enjoyed a beautiful morning kayak on Sydney Harbour. Unfortunately, no dolphin or fur seal sightings.
📸 thank you @sydney_by_kayak for the cuppa, kayak and photo.
#wildsydneyharbour
February 8, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Enjoying our blue backyard, from one generation to the next.
Gamay Ranger April and I enjoyed a beautiful morning kayak on Sydney Harbour. Unfortunately, no dolphin or fur seal sightings.
📸 thank you @sydney_by_kayak for the cuppa, kayak and photo.
#wildsydneyharbour
Gamay Ranger April and I enjoyed a beautiful morning kayak on Sydney Harbour. Unfortunately, no dolphin or fur seal sightings.
📸 thank you @sydney_by_kayak for the cuppa, kayak and photo.
#wildsydneyharbour
The Today Show helping us find this whale: The hunt is on to find a tangled whale off the NSW South Coast, with authorities asking for the public's help to locate it.
If you spot the whale, please call ORRCA on (02) 9415 3333.
#9Today
#scicomm
#whale
#entanglement
If you spot the whale, please call ORRCA on (02) 9415 3333.
#9Today
#scicomm
#whale
#entanglement
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 AM
The Today Show helping us find this whale: The hunt is on to find a tangled whale off the NSW South Coast, with authorities asking for the public's help to locate it.
If you spot the whale, please call ORRCA on (02) 9415 3333.
#9Today
#scicomm
#whale
#entanglement
If you spot the whale, please call ORRCA on (02) 9415 3333.
#9Today
#scicomm
#whale
#entanglement
Teachers and home schoolers- this is for you! Let's celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science together next week.
Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 (Term 1, Week 3)
Time: 12:00–12:45 pm
Platform: Zoom
Cost: Free
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#teachers #school #learn
Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 (Term 1, Week 3)
Time: 12:00–12:45 pm
Platform: Zoom
Cost: Free
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#teachers #school #learn
February 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Teachers and home schoolers- this is for you! Let's celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science together next week.
Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 (Term 1, Week 3)
Time: 12:00–12:45 pm
Platform: Zoom
Cost: Free
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#teachers #school #learn
Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 (Term 1, Week 3)
Time: 12:00–12:45 pm
Platform: Zoom
Cost: Free
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#teachers #school #learn
The search continues for an entangled humpback whale in New South Wales waters, Australia.
Here are some of my thoughts.
If you see a whale close to shore, contact ORRCA 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757
#scicomm #whale #entanglement
Here are some of my thoughts.
If you see a whale close to shore, contact ORRCA 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757
#scicomm #whale #entanglement
February 3, 2026 at 9:28 AM
The search continues for an entangled humpback whale in New South Wales waters, Australia.
Here are some of my thoughts.
If you see a whale close to shore, contact ORRCA 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757
#scicomm #whale #entanglement
Here are some of my thoughts.
If you see a whale close to shore, contact ORRCA 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757
#scicomm #whale #entanglement
NSW south coast, #Australia. If you see a humpback whale in Australian waters right now, please report it:
Call NSW National Parks and Wildlife service: 1300 072 757 (13000PARKS)
Call NSW National Parks and Wildlife service: 1300 072 757 (13000PARKS)
February 2, 2026 at 12:21 AM
NSW south coast, #Australia. If you see a humpback whale in Australian waters right now, please report it:
Call NSW National Parks and Wildlife service: 1300 072 757 (13000PARKS)
Call NSW National Parks and Wildlife service: 1300 072 757 (13000PARKS)
Divers, do you use flash photography? Does it impact marine life?
Find out from latest research by Harasti and Gladstone.
Scicomm: White’s Seahorse are found only in Australian waters, no where else! endemic to Australia.
#scicomm #scuba #underwater #photography #seahorse
Find out from latest research by Harasti and Gladstone.
Scicomm: White’s Seahorse are found only in Australian waters, no where else! endemic to Australia.
#scicomm #scuba #underwater #photography #seahorse
January 29, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Divers, do you use flash photography? Does it impact marine life?
Find out from latest research by Harasti and Gladstone.
Scicomm: White’s Seahorse are found only in Australian waters, no where else! endemic to Australia.
#scicomm #scuba #underwater #photography #seahorse
Find out from latest research by Harasti and Gladstone.
Scicomm: White’s Seahorse are found only in Australian waters, no where else! endemic to Australia.
#scicomm #scuba #underwater #photography #seahorse
I believe in storytelling and the power of film, and I’m proud to become an Ambassador for the Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival @wildearthoceania.
#WildEarthOceania #Storytelling #Impact #Film #ocean
#WildEarthOceania #Storytelling #Impact #Film #ocean
January 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM
I believe in storytelling and the power of film, and I’m proud to become an Ambassador for the Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival @wildearthoceania.
#WildEarthOceania #Storytelling #Impact #Film #ocean
#WildEarthOceania #Storytelling #Impact #Film #ocean
An out of this world congratulations to this years @australianoftheyear and wonderful human @aussieastrokatherine!
This is SUCH a wonderful celebration of woman in science and mums in science- means a lot to me.
#ausoftheyear #astronaut #space #womeninstem #womeninscience
This is SUCH a wonderful celebration of woman in science and mums in science- means a lot to me.
#ausoftheyear #astronaut #space #womeninstem #womeninscience
January 25, 2026 at 9:44 PM
An out of this world congratulations to this years @australianoftheyear and wonderful human @aussieastrokatherine!
This is SUCH a wonderful celebration of woman in science and mums in science- means a lot to me.
#ausoftheyear #astronaut #space #womeninstem #womeninscience
This is SUCH a wonderful celebration of woman in science and mums in science- means a lot to me.
#ausoftheyear #astronaut #space #womeninstem #womeninscience
What next for sharks here in Sydney? Respectfully, here are my thoughts and reflections. This serves as an extension to my comments earlier this week.
#shark #sharks #sydney #bullshark #australia
#shark #sharks #sydney #bullshark #australia
January 25, 2026 at 6:29 AM
What next for sharks here in Sydney? Respectfully, here are my thoughts and reflections. This serves as an extension to my comments earlier this week.
#shark #sharks #sydney #bullshark #australia
#shark #sharks #sydney #bullshark #australia
Let’s keep learning together. Positive ocean news:
- Meet the Risso’s dolphin, spotted yesterday off Port Macquarie by @jodie_lowe88
- Where is that white whale?
- keep a lookout for summer Bryde’s whales in Aussie waters.
#scicom #whale #marinebiologist #australia #dolphin
- Meet the Risso’s dolphin, spotted yesterday off Port Macquarie by @jodie_lowe88
- Where is that white whale?
- keep a lookout for summer Bryde’s whales in Aussie waters.
#scicom #whale #marinebiologist #australia #dolphin
January 23, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Let’s keep learning together. Positive ocean news:
- Meet the Risso’s dolphin, spotted yesterday off Port Macquarie by @jodie_lowe88
- Where is that white whale?
- keep a lookout for summer Bryde’s whales in Aussie waters.
#scicom #whale #marinebiologist #australia #dolphin
- Meet the Risso’s dolphin, spotted yesterday off Port Macquarie by @jodie_lowe88
- Where is that white whale?
- keep a lookout for summer Bryde’s whales in Aussie waters.
#scicom #whale #marinebiologist #australia #dolphin
Let’s work with shark scientists to develop education around shark safety to be considered in schools nationwide.
Echoing the call from @nsw_sharksmart to be #sharksmart.
And no, I personally do not support a shark cull. Let’s divert those resources to scientific research.
#shark
Echoing the call from @nsw_sharksmart to be #sharksmart.
And no, I personally do not support a shark cull. Let’s divert those resources to scientific research.
#shark
January 21, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Let’s work with shark scientists to develop education around shark safety to be considered in schools nationwide.
Echoing the call from @nsw_sharksmart to be #sharksmart.
And no, I personally do not support a shark cull. Let’s divert those resources to scientific research.
#shark
Echoing the call from @nsw_sharksmart to be #sharksmart.
And no, I personally do not support a shark cull. Let’s divert those resources to scientific research.
#shark
Wild Sydney Harbour is designed to connect community with its blue backyard. We continue to learn more together about sharks and the marine environment.
Continued science is essential to help us be better informed.
#sharksmart #shark #manly #sydney #wildysydneyharbour
Continued science is essential to help us be better informed.
#sharksmart #shark #manly #sydney #wildysydneyharbour
January 20, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Wild Sydney Harbour is designed to connect community with its blue backyard. We continue to learn more together about sharks and the marine environment.
Continued science is essential to help us be better informed.
#sharksmart #shark #manly #sydney #wildysydneyharbour
Continued science is essential to help us be better informed.
#sharksmart #shark #manly #sydney #wildysydneyharbour
Whale-hello new followers! A sneak peek of what’s coming your way in 2026.
Lots of science, wildlife, outdoor action, travel, adventure, education and science communication.
Free diving shots: @jessmiocevich - such a legend!
#2026 #adventure #travel #thisiswhatascientistlookslike
Lots of science, wildlife, outdoor action, travel, adventure, education and science communication.
Free diving shots: @jessmiocevich - such a legend!
#2026 #adventure #travel #thisiswhatascientistlookslike
January 18, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Whale-hello new followers! A sneak peek of what’s coming your way in 2026.
Lots of science, wildlife, outdoor action, travel, adventure, education and science communication.
Free diving shots: @jessmiocevich - such a legend!
#2026 #adventure #travel #thisiswhatascientistlookslike
Lots of science, wildlife, outdoor action, travel, adventure, education and science communication.
Free diving shots: @jessmiocevich - such a legend!
#2026 #adventure #travel #thisiswhatascientistlookslike
2016: world first whale snot drones, PhD, Tonga, children’s education and so much more.
10 years later, I’m still on my quest to create wildlife content through my science.
The science continues!
#2016 #whalesnot #drone #travel #whale
10 years later, I’m still on my quest to create wildlife content through my science.
The science continues!
#2016 #whalesnot #drone #travel #whale
January 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
2016: world first whale snot drones, PhD, Tonga, children’s education and so much more.
10 years later, I’m still on my quest to create wildlife content through my science.
The science continues!
#2016 #whalesnot #drone #travel #whale
10 years later, I’m still on my quest to create wildlife content through my science.
The science continues!
#2016 #whalesnot #drone #travel #whale
Australia, if you see a white whale, here’s what to do:
January 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Australia, if you see a white whale, here’s what to do:
2026 #whitewhale sighting- Mid north coast of Australia. 10/1/2026
I’ve just received the news that a white whale has been spotted and reported to @orrcaaustralia by members of the public Bronx Dillinger, Tex Ayre and Will Brown, at Crescent Head, Australia.
#siale #migaloo #australia
I’ve just received the news that a white whale has been spotted and reported to @orrcaaustralia by members of the public Bronx Dillinger, Tex Ayre and Will Brown, at Crescent Head, Australia.
#siale #migaloo #australia
January 11, 2026 at 9:21 AM
2026 #whitewhale sighting- Mid north coast of Australia. 10/1/2026
I’ve just received the news that a white whale has been spotted and reported to @orrcaaustralia by members of the public Bronx Dillinger, Tex Ayre and Will Brown, at Crescent Head, Australia.
#siale #migaloo #australia
I’ve just received the news that a white whale has been spotted and reported to @orrcaaustralia by members of the public Bronx Dillinger, Tex Ayre and Will Brown, at Crescent Head, Australia.
#siale #migaloo #australia
Meet Old Tom the famous Australian killer whale. Old Tom and his pod used to work with First Nation and European whalers years ago.
#oldtomkillerwhale #oldtom #killerwhale #orca #scicomm
#oldtomkillerwhale #oldtom #killerwhale #orca #scicomm
January 11, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Meet Old Tom the famous Australian killer whale. Old Tom and his pod used to work with First Nation and European whalers years ago.
#oldtomkillerwhale #oldtom #killerwhale #orca #scicomm
#oldtomkillerwhale #oldtom #killerwhale #orca #scicomm
Swimming with sharks, a beautiful informative article with marine scientists (@marine_images) , shark interaction survivors @biteclubint, @dronesharkapp and First Nation voices.
Read it LIVE now by @sbs_australia Australia: www.sbs.com.au/news/creativ...
#shark #sharkweek #swimming #summer #surf
Read it LIVE now by @sbs_australia Australia: www.sbs.com.au/news/creativ...
#shark #sharkweek #swimming #summer #surf
January 7, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Swimming with sharks, a beautiful informative article with marine scientists (@marine_images) , shark interaction survivors @biteclubint, @dronesharkapp and First Nation voices.
Read it LIVE now by @sbs_australia Australia: www.sbs.com.au/news/creativ...
#shark #sharkweek #swimming #summer #surf
Read it LIVE now by @sbs_australia Australia: www.sbs.com.au/news/creativ...
#shark #sharkweek #swimming #summer #surf
Stingray stop off. I LOVE seeing the bull rays aka smooth stingrays.
#scicomm: These rays are the largest stingray in Australia- can be over a 1 metre wide!
Yes, they have a barb on their tail. Best to never touch them.
Enjoy!
#travel #stemtok #animal #australia
#scicomm: These rays are the largest stingray in Australia- can be over a 1 metre wide!
Yes, they have a barb on their tail. Best to never touch them.
Enjoy!
#travel #stemtok #animal #australia
January 4, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Stingray stop off. I LOVE seeing the bull rays aka smooth stingrays.
#scicomm: These rays are the largest stingray in Australia- can be over a 1 metre wide!
Yes, they have a barb on their tail. Best to never touch them.
Enjoy!
#travel #stemtok #animal #australia
#scicomm: These rays are the largest stingray in Australia- can be over a 1 metre wide!
Yes, they have a barb on their tail. Best to never touch them.
Enjoy!
#travel #stemtok #animal #australia
December 31, 2025 at 7:43 AM
December 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Ending the year with a double breach! @60minutes.bsky.social tonight whale show a very special detour off the humpback highway.
Tune in tonight Australia @ 830pm east coast time.
#humpbackhighway #australia #whale #scicomm #travelgram
Tune in tonight Australia @ 830pm east coast time.
#humpbackhighway #australia #whale #scicomm #travelgram
December 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Ending the year with a double breach! @60minutes.bsky.social tonight whale show a very special detour off the humpback highway.
Tune in tonight Australia @ 830pm east coast time.
#humpbackhighway #australia #whale #scicomm #travelgram
Tune in tonight Australia @ 830pm east coast time.
#humpbackhighway #australia #whale #scicomm #travelgram
I’m beyond proud to celebrate the release of Marine Mili’s NEW book- Penny’s Plastic Problem.
Next gen writing for our next gen, exploring challenges we humans present for our blue backyard.
Congratulations Mili!
Thank you Sydney By Kayak!
#book #author #celebrate #penguin #wildsydneyharbour
Next gen writing for our next gen, exploring challenges we humans present for our blue backyard.
Congratulations Mili!
Thank you Sydney By Kayak!
#book #author #celebrate #penguin #wildsydneyharbour
December 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I’m beyond proud to celebrate the release of Marine Mili’s NEW book- Penny’s Plastic Problem.
Next gen writing for our next gen, exploring challenges we humans present for our blue backyard.
Congratulations Mili!
Thank you Sydney By Kayak!
#book #author #celebrate #penguin #wildsydneyharbour
Next gen writing for our next gen, exploring challenges we humans present for our blue backyard.
Congratulations Mili!
Thank you Sydney By Kayak!
#book #author #celebrate #penguin #wildsydneyharbour