Dr Vanessa Pirotta
@drvanessapirotta.bsky.social
Wildlife scientist 🐋 | Woman in STEAM | author | vessel operator | Sydney | 🇲🇹🇮🇹 | 🐳🐳 calves
www.vanessapirotta.com
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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
My smallest calf if turning three! Im so proud of his ability to name different whale species.
Being a mum in science is a HUGE juggle. I’ve learnt so much already, so much more to learn.
Are you doing the juggle scientist parents?!
#mumlife #muminscience #weekend #children #ocean
Being a mum in science is a HUGE juggle. I’ve learnt so much already, so much more to learn.
Are you doing the juggle scientist parents?!
#mumlife #muminscience #weekend #children #ocean
November 2, 2025 at 4:56 AM
My smallest calf if turning three! Im so proud of his ability to name different whale species.
Being a mum in science is a HUGE juggle. I’ve learnt so much already, so much more to learn.
Are you doing the juggle scientist parents?!
#mumlife #muminscience #weekend #children #ocean
Being a mum in science is a HUGE juggle. I’ve learnt so much already, so much more to learn.
Are you doing the juggle scientist parents?!
#mumlife #muminscience #weekend #children #ocean
United Nations Association of Australia - NSW Division at 80 event!
Not only was I on a panel with legend Veena Sahajwalla AO, I was able to listen to fellow Macquarie University academic Peter Greste and my Maltese 🇲🇹 media savvy academic friend Monica Attard.
#unat80 #UN #learn #education #world
Not only was I on a panel with legend Veena Sahajwalla AO, I was able to listen to fellow Macquarie University academic Peter Greste and my Maltese 🇲🇹 media savvy academic friend Monica Attard.
#unat80 #UN #learn #education #world
October 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
United Nations Association of Australia - NSW Division at 80 event!
Not only was I on a panel with legend Veena Sahajwalla AO, I was able to listen to fellow Macquarie University academic Peter Greste and my Maltese 🇲🇹 media savvy academic friend Monica Attard.
#unat80 #UN #learn #education #world
Not only was I on a panel with legend Veena Sahajwalla AO, I was able to listen to fellow Macquarie University academic Peter Greste and my Maltese 🇲🇹 media savvy academic friend Monica Attard.
#unat80 #UN #learn #education #world
I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a winner of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications (@scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org)!
Learn more: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
Learn more: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
October 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a winner of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications (@scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org)!
Learn more: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
Learn more: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
October 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Shaking up this years @sxswsydney NEXT WEEK with a super cool and informative panel. This will not be boring.
#sxswsydney
#climatechange
#hope
#conservation
#sxswsydney
#climatechange
#hope
#conservation
October 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Shaking up this years @sxswsydney NEXT WEEK with a super cool and informative panel. This will not be boring.
#sxswsydney
#climatechange
#hope
#conservation
#sxswsydney
#climatechange
#hope
#conservation
POV with a revised estimate of the east coast Australian humpback whale population.
New estimates by @DrWallyFranklin and Dr Lyndon Brooks - at least 50,000 individuals.
#humpbackhighway #whales #australia #science #POV
New estimates by @DrWallyFranklin and Dr Lyndon Brooks - at least 50,000 individuals.
#humpbackhighway #whales #australia #science #POV
October 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
POV with a revised estimate of the east coast Australian humpback whale population.
New estimates by @DrWallyFranklin and Dr Lyndon Brooks - at least 50,000 individuals.
#humpbackhighway #whales #australia #science #POV
New estimates by @DrWallyFranklin and Dr Lyndon Brooks - at least 50,000 individuals.
#humpbackhighway #whales #australia #science #POV
Vale Dr @janegoodallinst. You have inspired us all with your humility, kindness and hope for the future.
At a time like this, it’s important we reflect and as scientists, we join forces to celebrate a great.
Published here: theconversation.com/only-if-we-h...
At a time like this, it’s important we reflect and as scientists, we join forces to celebrate a great.
Published here: theconversation.com/only-if-we-h...
October 2, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Vale Dr @janegoodallinst. You have inspired us all with your humility, kindness and hope for the future.
At a time like this, it’s important we reflect and as scientists, we join forces to celebrate a great.
Published here: theconversation.com/only-if-we-h...
At a time like this, it’s important we reflect and as scientists, we join forces to celebrate a great.
Published here: theconversation.com/only-if-we-h...
There’s something special about early morning. It really is the best time of the day.
Early morning whale watch with the @gamayrangers at my very first humpback whale study site, Cape Soldander, Kurnell, Australia.
#whaleon #humpbackhighway #goodmorning #gamayrangers
Early morning whale watch with the @gamayrangers at my very first humpback whale study site, Cape Soldander, Kurnell, Australia.
#whaleon #humpbackhighway #goodmorning #gamayrangers
September 30, 2025 at 6:53 AM
There’s something special about early morning. It really is the best time of the day.
Early morning whale watch with the @gamayrangers at my very first humpback whale study site, Cape Soldander, Kurnell, Australia.
#whaleon #humpbackhighway #goodmorning #gamayrangers
Early morning whale watch with the @gamayrangers at my very first humpback whale study site, Cape Soldander, Kurnell, Australia.
#whaleon #humpbackhighway #goodmorning #gamayrangers
A HUGE thank you and good luck to all HSC students! You got this… and two whale facts.
Please share this with a student who needs a kind reminder that it will be ok.
Back to the science and being a mumma.
#goodluck #thankyou #narwhal #bellybutton #womeninscience #hsc #school
Please share this with a student who needs a kind reminder that it will be ok.
Back to the science and being a mumma.
#goodluck #thankyou #narwhal #bellybutton #womeninscience #hsc #school
September 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
A HUGE thank you and good luck to all HSC students! You got this… and two whale facts.
Please share this with a student who needs a kind reminder that it will be ok.
Back to the science and being a mumma.
#goodluck #thankyou #narwhal #bellybutton #womeninscience #hsc #school
Please share this with a student who needs a kind reminder that it will be ok.
Back to the science and being a mumma.
#goodluck #thankyou #narwhal #bellybutton #womeninscience #hsc #school
Remember the @channel10au science show Scope?! Hosted by Dr Rob Bell.
Continuing the theme from my @pressclubaust to build strong foundations in STEAM foundational education.
What will your kids come home from school and watch this afternoon?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsL...
Continuing the theme from my @pressclubaust to build strong foundations in STEAM foundational education.
What will your kids come home from school and watch this afternoon?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsL...
September 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Remember the @channel10au science show Scope?! Hosted by Dr Rob Bell.
Continuing the theme from my @pressclubaust to build strong foundations in STEAM foundational education.
What will your kids come home from school and watch this afternoon?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsL...
Continuing the theme from my @pressclubaust to build strong foundations in STEAM foundational education.
What will your kids come home from school and watch this afternoon?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsL...
Interim post regarding my National Press Club of Australia this week. Currently juggling motherhood and science.
I will make a wrap up thank you post when I come back up for air.
Watch it now:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsL...
I will make a wrap up thank you post when I come back up for air.
Watch it now:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsL...
September 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Interim post regarding my National Press Club of Australia this week. Currently juggling motherhood and science.
I will make a wrap up thank you post when I come back up for air.
Watch it now:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsL...
I will make a wrap up thank you post when I come back up for air.
Watch it now:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=gCsL...
Tomorrow npc.org.au/events/dr-va...
September 16, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Tomorrow npc.org.au/events/dr-va...
Tomorrow I deliver a talk to the nation at the National Press Club.
Join me and the one and only @SabraLane live on @abcnews at 1230pm AEST humpday 17th Sept.
npc.org.au/events
#NPC #nationalpressclub #pressclub #canberra #womeninstem #womeninscience #superstarsofSTEM
Join me and the one and only @SabraLane live on @abcnews at 1230pm AEST humpday 17th Sept.
npc.org.au/events
#NPC #nationalpressclub #pressclub #canberra #womeninstem #womeninscience #superstarsofSTEM
September 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Tomorrow I deliver a talk to the nation at the National Press Club.
Join me and the one and only @SabraLane live on @abcnews at 1230pm AEST humpday 17th Sept.
npc.org.au/events
#NPC #nationalpressclub #pressclub #canberra #womeninstem #womeninscience #superstarsofSTEM
Join me and the one and only @SabraLane live on @abcnews at 1230pm AEST humpday 17th Sept.
npc.org.au/events
#NPC #nationalpressclub #pressclub #canberra #womeninstem #womeninscience #superstarsofSTEM
Next gen whale free diving fins. Thank you to @naomi.gittoes_artist
These fins celebrate the next generation in my world and the whale world.
My calves loved it.
📸 Thank you to @marine_images for the fabulous free diving shot.
#underwater #freedive #fins #lifebelowwater #womeninscience
These fins celebrate the next generation in my world and the whale world.
My calves loved it.
📸 Thank you to @marine_images for the fabulous free diving shot.
#underwater #freedive #fins #lifebelowwater #womeninscience
September 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Next gen whale free diving fins. Thank you to @naomi.gittoes_artist
These fins celebrate the next generation in my world and the whale world.
My calves loved it.
📸 Thank you to @marine_images for the fabulous free diving shot.
#underwater #freedive #fins #lifebelowwater #womeninscience
These fins celebrate the next generation in my world and the whale world.
My calves loved it.
📸 Thank you to @marine_images for the fabulous free diving shot.
#underwater #freedive #fins #lifebelowwater #womeninscience
Mirnong Maat- is Merningar/Menang dialect for ‘Whale travel path/whale journeys’. Privileged to have spent the last week here in WA with Prof Rob Harcourt and team.
photographs in and out of the water taken under permit.
📸 Prof Harcourt
#southernrightwhale #whale #southernright #westernAustralia
photographs in and out of the water taken under permit.
📸 Prof Harcourt
#southernrightwhale #whale #southernright #westernAustralia
September 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Mirnong Maat- is Merningar/Menang dialect for ‘Whale travel path/whale journeys’. Privileged to have spent the last week here in WA with Prof Rob Harcourt and team.
photographs in and out of the water taken under permit.
📸 Prof Harcourt
#southernrightwhale #whale #southernright #westernAustralia
photographs in and out of the water taken under permit.
📸 Prof Harcourt
#southernrightwhale #whale #southernright #westernAustralia
The 2025 Australian Museum @eurekaprizes.bsky.social will be announced tomorrow. Here’s my 30 sec video....
Proud to say I will be standing on the shoulders of giants, with fellow finalists @rockatscientist and @jodirowley!
Live via lnkd.in/gTSDq5Vb
Proud to say I will be standing on the shoulders of giants, with fellow finalists @rockatscientist and @jodirowley!
Live via lnkd.in/gTSDq5Vb
September 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The 2025 Australian Museum @eurekaprizes.bsky.social will be announced tomorrow. Here’s my 30 sec video....
Proud to say I will be standing on the shoulders of giants, with fellow finalists @rockatscientist and @jodirowley!
Live via lnkd.in/gTSDq5Vb
Proud to say I will be standing on the shoulders of giants, with fellow finalists @rockatscientist and @jodirowley!
Live via lnkd.in/gTSDq5Vb
Dolphins, spring and Sydney Harbour- Australia really turned it on this arvo…
Www.wildsydneyharbour.com
Www.wildsydneyharbour.com
September 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Dolphins, spring and Sydney Harbour- Australia really turned it on this arvo…
Www.wildsydneyharbour.com
Www.wildsydneyharbour.com
Remember the LIVE whale disentanglement on the #GoldCoast back in June 2025?
I caught up with the Australian Sea World Foundation disentanglement team to learn more about how they do this and the specialised gear they used to keep both whales and humans safe.
#sharknet
I caught up with the Australian Sea World Foundation disentanglement team to learn more about how they do this and the specialised gear they used to keep both whales and humans safe.
#sharknet
August 31, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Remember the LIVE whale disentanglement on the #GoldCoast back in June 2025?
I caught up with the Australian Sea World Foundation disentanglement team to learn more about how they do this and the specialised gear they used to keep both whales and humans safe.
#sharknet
I caught up with the Australian Sea World Foundation disentanglement team to learn more about how they do this and the specialised gear they used to keep both whales and humans safe.
#sharknet
A recovering whale population needs to be understood from all angles. Are we now seeing new behaviours? Has this always been happening? Or, are we just better at documenting it.
Via @60minutes9:
For the full story, subscribe to the 60 Minutes Australia Youtube.
#humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway
Via @60minutes9:
For the full story, subscribe to the 60 Minutes Australia Youtube.
#humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway
August 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A recovering whale population needs to be understood from all angles. Are we now seeing new behaviours? Has this always been happening? Or, are we just better at documenting it.
Via @60minutes9:
For the full story, subscribe to the 60 Minutes Australia Youtube.
#humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway
Via @60minutes9:
For the full story, subscribe to the 60 Minutes Australia Youtube.
#humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway