Dr. Vanessa Pirotta

🎓Wildlife scientist🐋 | Science communicator | Superstar of STEM | AFR Woman of Influence | Most active on Insta/TikTok (@drvanessapirotta)

[Dr. Vanessa Pirotta @VanessaPirotta]

Humpback highway on the #humpbackhighway…

Offshore of Sydney today!

Glorious sea conditions. Watched two large whales swim north as they moved to warmer waters. Southbound whales already making their back towards Antarctica. #whaleon everyone!

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Three generations of whale scientists.

I look at this photo and smile. I’m so incredibly proud of Gamay Rangers April and Indi. They truly are the next generation of female First Nation Rangers with absolutely exciting futures ahead of them.

#nextgen #school visit!

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ANNOUNCEMENT! Coming to you in 2027…

Restoring Australian Science!

#science #education #tv #pov #fyp

@TheTodayShow

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Hybrid humpback whale?! Kinda of like a @Toyota crossed with a @mclarenf1 🧡

A beautiful spot from the Kingdom of Tonga.

My initial thoughts.

📸@KISSthedolphin_
Katia Anastasia Benini

#whale #pov #underwater #ocean #travel

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No baked beans were harmed in this science communication piece - Teachers, parents, guardians- this one is for you and your calves.

FYI- My kids loved it!

Naysayers- have a fabulous day!!!!!!!!

#sydney #australia #scicomm #sunfish

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The Whale- opening in Norway in 2027.

Architecture focused on whales! @dorte_mandrup - I think you whale find my grand design review in this reel.

#thewhale #norway #architecture #travel #reel

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A national call for Australians to invest in science via @acurrentaffair9 on @channel9

Head over to https://t.co/o5jWsordtP to simply pen a letter to your MP- it’s super quick!

#restorescience #science #womeninstem #ocean #reel

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I want you to be informed to make good decisions.

When people say, what can I do for whales? …this is what I would say.

You have to start somewhere and this is an action you can take today.

The world is still amazing! I still have hope!

#krill #supermarket #australia #fyp

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Is this not the most perfect Sunday morning?

SUP and dolphins inside Sydney Harbour, Australia, 130926

Wild Sydney Harbour is all about connecting community with its blue backyard.

#wildsydneyharbour #dolphin #standuppaddle #sydney #weekend

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Dead whale Victor Harbour, South Australia- why? We don’t know…. Yet.

Two points-
1. From time to time we see marine mammals like this strand.

2. Never touch dead whales. Report it to environmental state authorities.

#australia #birdflu

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Book week for adults. And when other big kids refer to the humpback highway- thank you @lianemoriarty_official

Good morning world... wherever you are waking up.

Always be grateful for every beautiful day.

#bookweek #music #sunrisemusic
#book #travel

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Want me to swim (walk) the blue carpet for the new movie Whalefall?!

@20thcenturystudios @20thcenturystudios_aunz @tiktok_australia @tiktok @tiktokentcent @briancduffield @kraus_author @joshbrolin @elisabthshue @emilysteaparty

#whalefall #hollywood #movie #moviereview #pov

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Listen up scientists, this one’s for you! DO NOT stop sharing your science!

No matter what you do, everyone has a comment and opinion …. No matter what!

Do what you love!

#pov #opinion #fyp #women #science

@macquarieuni @ausacademyofscience @iflscience @science_aus

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Why do whales strand? Short answer- we don’t know why. We learn from every stranding.

📸 thank you to Maryna @marynadb

#westernaustralia #whale #pov #drone #greenscreenvideo

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Whale sharks and Pluto

False advertising in the ocean and space… let future Dr Claudia and I explain in under 40 seconds.

Learn something new everyday!

Whale-come.

#reel #whaleshark #pluto #space #education

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Let’s talk about this shark situation feeding on a dead humpback whale 🍉

A beautiful example of nature doing its thing.

📸 Trent Micallef @trenny_m

#sharkweek #shark #whiteshark #drone #ocean

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Coming to the tail end of @nationalscienceweek 2026!

Check out the size of this sperm whale tooth!

Whale-come!

#nationalscienceweek #teacher #education #spermwhale #fact

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Whale-come to your day. Time for number 2? Here’s a whale related fact I learnt last night at the Australian Museum as part of National Science Week!

Be you, everyone else is taken.

#poo #science #whale #sydney #australia

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ANTARCTIC fellowship UPDATE!

Everyone who is following along in our slipstream regarding the @oceanyouthacademy and Terra Nova Antarctic fellowship- listen up!

#antarctica #learn #school #education #teachersoftiktok

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Ferragosto with Maria Pappagallo. Sorry I couldn't help your back pain....

Grazie Maria! We love you!
#Ferragosto #ciao #sydney #italy

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Entangled whale on the #westernaustralian coastline. Here’s what you should do: