Dr Vanessa Pirotta
@drvanessapirotta.bsky.social
Wildlife scientist 🐋 | Woman in STEAM | author | vessel operator | Sydney | 🇲🇹🇮🇹 | 🐳🐳 calves
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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
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#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
Siale the white female humpback whale. Born in Tonga last year, seen off Sydney this year.
A reminder we know so little about these amazing creatures.
These photos are shared during a time where we need a little light.
#siale #photography #whitewhale #humpbackhighway #insta
A reminder we know so little about these amazing creatures.
These photos are shared during a time where we need a little light.
#siale #photography #whitewhale #humpbackhighway #insta
December 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Siale the white female humpback whale. Born in Tonga last year, seen off Sydney this year.
A reminder we know so little about these amazing creatures.
These photos are shared during a time where we need a little light.
#siale #photography #whitewhale #humpbackhighway #insta
A reminder we know so little about these amazing creatures.
These photos are shared during a time where we need a little light.
#siale #photography #whitewhale #humpbackhighway #insta
Reposted by Dr Vanessa Pirotta
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December 2, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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Australia wide on @abcnewsbot.bsky.social @ABCRural here’s more about the Bryde’s whales I just spoke about: youtu.be/A7fiM78IaCI
Australian Bryde’s Whale Catalogue explainer by Dr Vanessa Pirotta
YouTube video by Dr V
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Australia wide on @abcnewsbot.bsky.social @ABCRural here’s more about the Bryde’s whales I just spoke about: youtu.be/A7fiM78IaCI
Corals making more corals. Today I saw fertilised coral eggs and tonight there will be more spawning (coral reproduction).
Amazing work by the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
Here on a very exciting and innovative journey….
#coralreef #coral #scicomm #innovation #tech
Amazing work by the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
Here on a very exciting and innovative journey….
#coralreef #coral #scicomm #innovation #tech
December 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Corals making more corals. Today I saw fertilised coral eggs and tonight there will be more spawning (coral reproduction).
Amazing work by the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
Here on a very exciting and innovative journey….
#coralreef #coral #scicomm #innovation #tech
Amazing work by the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
Here on a very exciting and innovative journey….
#coralreef #coral #scicomm #innovation #tech
We have Bryde’s whale action in Australia! 9/12/25
Fabulous sightings from yesterday.
The Australian Bryde’s Whale Catalogue is in full swing and so is citizen science effort to learn more about this species in Australian waters!
#scicomm #brydeswhale #australia #abwc
Fabulous sightings from yesterday.
The Australian Bryde’s Whale Catalogue is in full swing and so is citizen science effort to learn more about this species in Australian waters!
#scicomm #brydeswhale #australia #abwc
December 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We have Bryde’s whale action in Australia! 9/12/25
Fabulous sightings from yesterday.
The Australian Bryde’s Whale Catalogue is in full swing and so is citizen science effort to learn more about this species in Australian waters!
#scicomm #brydeswhale #australia #abwc
Fabulous sightings from yesterday.
The Australian Bryde’s Whale Catalogue is in full swing and so is citizen science effort to learn more about this species in Australian waters!
#scicomm #brydeswhale #australia #abwc
PSA kids- beluga whales, narwhals and walrus are found in the Arctic, NOT Antarctica.
Next gen scientists, having kids and being a scientist is a juggle but in my opinion, it opens your eyes to how others see the world in incredible ways.
#scicomm #education #school #teachers #kids
Next gen scientists, having kids and being a scientist is a juggle but in my opinion, it opens your eyes to how others see the world in incredible ways.
#scicomm #education #school #teachers #kids
December 7, 2025 at 5:52 AM
PSA kids- beluga whales, narwhals and walrus are found in the Arctic, NOT Antarctica.
Next gen scientists, having kids and being a scientist is a juggle but in my opinion, it opens your eyes to how others see the world in incredible ways.
#scicomm #education #school #teachers #kids
Next gen scientists, having kids and being a scientist is a juggle but in my opinion, it opens your eyes to how others see the world in incredible ways.
#scicomm #education #school #teachers #kids
Remembering an iconic woman in science and someone who took a non-traditional path in life. She knew who she was. I loved that. A powerful message for many of us navigating our path in life.
#JGINZ
#ForeverJane
#ThankYouJane
#RememberingJane
#womaninscience
@janegoodallcan.bsky.social
#JGINZ
#ForeverJane
#ThankYouJane
#RememberingJane
#womaninscience
@janegoodallcan.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remembering an iconic woman in science and someone who took a non-traditional path in life. She knew who she was. I loved that. A powerful message for many of us navigating our path in life.
#JGINZ
#ForeverJane
#ThankYouJane
#RememberingJane
#womaninscience
@janegoodallcan.bsky.social
#JGINZ
#ForeverJane
#ThankYouJane
#RememberingJane
#womaninscience
@janegoodallcan.bsky.social
Reflecting on the past, thinking about the future. Many Aussie kids will remember the iconic TV shows Ocean Girl and Dot and the Whale.
This is why I’m passionate about producing Australian based content for our youngest in society.
#childhood #socialmedia #socialmediaban #throwback #womeninstem
This is why I’m passionate about producing Australian based content for our youngest in society.
#childhood #socialmedia #socialmediaban #throwback #womeninstem
December 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Reflecting on the past, thinking about the future. Many Aussie kids will remember the iconic TV shows Ocean Girl and Dot and the Whale.
This is why I’m passionate about producing Australian based content for our youngest in society.
#childhood #socialmedia #socialmediaban #throwback #womeninstem
This is why I’m passionate about producing Australian based content for our youngest in society.
#childhood #socialmedia #socialmediaban #throwback #womeninstem
Australia, good news! Introducing the Australian Bryde’s Whale Catalogue (ABWC). We are slowly growing a dorsal fin catalogue of whales that are seen in Australian waters.
Team effort- @happywhale_official and the ABWC is teaming up to help collect observations.
youtu.be/A7fiM78IaCI
Team effort- @happywhale_official and the ABWC is teaming up to help collect observations.
youtu.be/A7fiM78IaCI
Australian Bryde’s Whale Catalogue explainer by Dr Vanessa Pirotta
YouTube video by Dr V
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Australia, good news! Introducing the Australian Bryde’s Whale Catalogue (ABWC). We are slowly growing a dorsal fin catalogue of whales that are seen in Australian waters.
Team effort- @happywhale_official and the ABWC is teaming up to help collect observations.
youtu.be/A7fiM78IaCI
Team effort- @happywhale_official and the ABWC is teaming up to help collect observations.
youtu.be/A7fiM78IaCI
A HUGE pod of bottlenose #dolphins and butterflies off #Bondi Beach, #Australia 27/Nov/25.
A brilliant capture by @Dronesharkapp These sightings directly contribute to our growing knowledge of bottlenose dolphins off Sydney Australia via the research project #WildSydneyHarbour.
A brilliant capture by @Dronesharkapp These sightings directly contribute to our growing knowledge of bottlenose dolphins off Sydney Australia via the research project #WildSydneyHarbour.
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 AM
A HUGE pod of bottlenose #dolphins and butterflies off #Bondi Beach, #Australia 27/Nov/25.
A brilliant capture by @Dronesharkapp These sightings directly contribute to our growing knowledge of bottlenose dolphins off Sydney Australia via the research project #WildSydneyHarbour.
A brilliant capture by @Dronesharkapp These sightings directly contribute to our growing knowledge of bottlenose dolphins off Sydney Australia via the research project #WildSydneyHarbour.
Merci beaucoup to @lecourrieraustralien - LCANews and the French-Australian Excellence Awards in Canberra this week.
I am honoured to be the recipient of the inaugural #WomeninStem award sponsored by @lorealfrance.bsky.social
#Frenchaustralian #excellenceawards
I am honoured to be the recipient of the inaugural #WomeninStem award sponsored by @lorealfrance.bsky.social
#Frenchaustralian #excellenceawards
November 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Merci beaucoup to @lecourrieraustralien - LCANews and the French-Australian Excellence Awards in Canberra this week.
I am honoured to be the recipient of the inaugural #WomeninStem award sponsored by @lorealfrance.bsky.social
#Frenchaustralian #excellenceawards
I am honoured to be the recipient of the inaugural #WomeninStem award sponsored by @lorealfrance.bsky.social
#Frenchaustralian #excellenceawards
Happy Feet eDNA! A few weeks back at @sxsw.com Sydney I attended the #eDNA showcase @minderoo team with
@Wilderlab and the Australian Musuem for a live demo of the power of environmental DNA. We detected Antarctic Penguins in Darling Harbour, most like from @SEALIFESydney @sealifeuk.bsky.social
@Wilderlab and the Australian Musuem for a live demo of the power of environmental DNA. We detected Antarctic Penguins in Darling Harbour, most like from @SEALIFESydney @sealifeuk.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Happy Feet eDNA! A few weeks back at @sxsw.com Sydney I attended the #eDNA showcase @minderoo team with
@Wilderlab and the Australian Musuem for a live demo of the power of environmental DNA. We detected Antarctic Penguins in Darling Harbour, most like from @SEALIFESydney @sealifeuk.bsky.social
@Wilderlab and the Australian Musuem for a live demo of the power of environmental DNA. We detected Antarctic Penguins in Darling Harbour, most like from @SEALIFESydney @sealifeuk.bsky.social
My new international family- Honoured to be a recipient of the prestigious Eric and Wendy Schmidt awards for Excellence in Science Communications (@schmidtsciences).
This means so much to me as an early career scientist, thank you.
@ericschmidt @SciCommAwards
#scicomm
This means so much to me as an early career scientist, thank you.
@ericschmidt @SciCommAwards
#scicomm
November 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
My new international family- Honoured to be a recipient of the prestigious Eric and Wendy Schmidt awards for Excellence in Science Communications (@schmidtsciences).
This means so much to me as an early career scientist, thank you.
@ericschmidt @SciCommAwards
#scicomm
This means so much to me as an early career scientist, thank you.
@ericschmidt @SciCommAwards
#scicomm
A Night at the Museum here at the @smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC- with one of Australia’s greatest gifts to the US, Dr Rebecca Johnson AM!
#US #washington #dc #superstarsofstem #scicomm #education #womeninscience #ausmus #nightatthemuseum
#US #washington #dc #superstarsofstem #scicomm #education #womeninscience #ausmus #nightatthemuseum
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A Night at the Museum here at the @smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC- with one of Australia’s greatest gifts to the US, Dr Rebecca Johnson AM!
#US #washington #dc #superstarsofstem #scicomm #education #womeninscience #ausmus #nightatthemuseum
#US #washington #dc #superstarsofstem #scicomm #education #womeninscience #ausmus #nightatthemuseum
I did it! I delivered my first TEDx Global Search Idea talk! I presented on my teams land based research using AI for the detection of illegal wildlife trafficking.
THANK YOU to the other nine speakers who are now part of my support family. Thank you @tedx_official, @ted, @tedxsydney
THANK YOU to the other nine speakers who are now part of my support family. Thank you @tedx_official, @ted, @tedxsydney
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I did it! I delivered my first TEDx Global Search Idea talk! I presented on my teams land based research using AI for the detection of illegal wildlife trafficking.
THANK YOU to the other nine speakers who are now part of my support family. Thank you @tedx_official, @ted, @tedxsydney
THANK YOU to the other nine speakers who are now part of my support family. Thank you @tedx_official, @ted, @tedxsydney
Join me on @abcnews_au after 820 LIVE for a Siale the white humpback whale update.
Catching my with fellow woman in STEAM Jemima from Play School @abckids
#siale #whale #whitewhale #scicomm #humpbackhighway #happywhale
Catching my with fellow woman in STEAM Jemima from Play School @abckids
#siale #whale #whitewhale #scicomm #humpbackhighway #happywhale
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Join me on @abcnews_au after 820 LIVE for a Siale the white humpback whale update.
Catching my with fellow woman in STEAM Jemima from Play School @abckids
#siale #whale #whitewhale #scicomm #humpbackhighway #happywhale
Catching my with fellow woman in STEAM Jemima from Play School @abckids
#siale #whale #whitewhale #scicomm #humpbackhighway #happywhale
White whale, NSW South coast, Australia via Kate Rogers 5 Nov 2025
@k8osm8os
You can report your white whale sightings to Migaloo.com.au website.
#migaloo #whitewhale #whale #whales
@k8osm8os
You can report your white whale sightings to Migaloo.com.au website.
#migaloo #whitewhale #whale #whales
November 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
White whale, NSW South coast, Australia via Kate Rogers 5 Nov 2025
@k8osm8os
You can report your white whale sightings to Migaloo.com.au website.
#migaloo #whitewhale #whale #whales
@k8osm8os
You can report your white whale sightings to Migaloo.com.au website.
#migaloo #whitewhale #whale #whales
Let’s go #PMPrizes 2025! I’m 💯 here to celebrate our greatest in science!
Let’s go! @albomp.bsky.social
#canberra #albo #science #steam #superstarsofSTEM #womeninscience #celebrate #australia #tiktok
Let’s go! @albomp.bsky.social
#canberra #albo #science #steam #superstarsofSTEM #womeninscience #celebrate #australia #tiktok
November 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Let’s go #PMPrizes 2025! I’m 💯 here to celebrate our greatest in science!
Let’s go! @albomp.bsky.social
#canberra #albo #science #steam #superstarsofSTEM #womeninscience #celebrate #australia #tiktok
Let’s go! @albomp.bsky.social
#canberra #albo #science #steam #superstarsofSTEM #womeninscience #celebrate #australia #tiktok