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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 21h

Tiny whale tail on the humpback highway this am…. The mumma humpback whale tail is probably as wide as your family car! This tail, prob half that. Learn something new everyday! #humpbackhighway #whale #pov #australia

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Whale Olympics on the humpback highway. Let’s throw to the judges here for their comments… 📸 @jaga.michael Sydney Harbour Whale Watching #australia #olympics #humpbackhighway #whale

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Doing this griddy dance on a whale? Don’t. I explain why. 📸@PerthNow 📸Whale vision from Annabelle Wall #griddy #citybeach #perth #whale

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The City Beach Perth whale will be removed tomorrow. I feel this whole whale situation just shows how much we as Australians are curious about our blue backyard and want to learn more. #citybeach #perth #shark #whale #australia

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Perth whale sitch… what happens next… Best thing you can do- don’t swim, keep your distance and enjoy nature. #perth #australia #whale #citybeach #pov 📸Katu News

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dead humpback whale, City Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 28 Sept 26 Authorities aware and working behind the scenes for next steps. 📸Thank you to Annabelle Wall for these images! #Perth #westernaustralia #shark #whale #beach

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

As seen on social media AND then in the field- this has NEVER happened to me before. 📸 Silke Stuckenbrock via Blue Dolphin Tours #socialmedia #fyp #pov #ocean #nature

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I NEVER worked this out about the @Bluey intro! Did you know this?! Whale you're here.... Imagine a marine biologist character! #bluey #marinebiologist #pov #fyp #dog

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT! Coming to you in 2027… Restoring Australian Science! #science #education #tv #pov #fyp

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Whale- opening in Norway in 2027. SOOOOOO many people have told me about this and yes, it totally is something I’m in love with. 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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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A national call for Australians to invest in science via @acurrentaffair9 on @channel9 Head over to restorescience.com.au to simply pen a letter to your MP- it’s super quick! #restorescience #science #womeninstem #ocean #reel

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I want you to be informed to make good decisions. You have to start somewhere and this is an action you can take today. Conserving whales and our ocean requires many approaches. The world is still amazing! I still have hope! #krill #supermarket #australia #fyp

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

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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SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · 11/09/2026

As students head #BackToSchool, science communicators @terepaneque.bsky.social, Winnie Karanja, and @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social are reminding us that curiosity, exploration, and even mistakes, are all part of learning about the world around us. 🎒 #SciComm www.nationalacademies.org/programs/NAE...

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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. 📸 @abcnews_au #victorharbour #whale #australia #birdflu

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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! #pov #opinion #fyp #women #science @macquarieuni @ausacademyofscience @iflscience @science_aus

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Why do whales strand? Short answer- we don’t know why. We learn from every stranding. A sad ending to this whale in Western Australia. A touch of commentary around this whale. 📸 thank you to Maryna @marynadb #westernaustralia #whale #pov #drone #ocean#greenscreenvideo

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

ANTARCTIC fellowship UPDATE! Everyone who is following along in our slipstream regarding the @oceanyouthacademy and Terra Nova Antarctic fellowship- listen up! Whale-come. #antarctica #learn #school #education #teachersoftiktok

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

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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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Best not to attempt to cut an entangled whale free. What?! Stop. Let me explain why. By cutting the line, you may reduce rescue efforts by trained large whale disentanglement teams.. #whale #breaking

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I’m pro a Bryde’s whale. In Australian waters we no very little about them. Here’s a fresh sighting from yesterday in New South Wales waters, Australia. Thank you to Terry Dixon for being the best human! It’s so nice when people collaborate. #brydeswhale #whale #drone #australia #fyp

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

When you see a whale here in Australia, think about what that whale needs to sustain an 80plus year life. In my latest article for the @australiangeographic I wrote about whale food, you might know it as krill. #krill #antarctica #krilloil #health #fit

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Whale, we saw lots of whales together….. Gotta celebrate the #fieldworkfail. The old me would stress about this, the new me…. Let’s move on with a fabulous new mask…. #pov #freedive #fyp #reel

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

What a morning. Entering Georgia’s life post seeing her first whale. We alllll met this am watching whales. Going home inspired. Have a fabulous Friday world waking up to this! #goodmorning from the future, it’s going to be a beautiful day! #pov #australia #whalewatching #sunrise

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Bryde’s whale sighting New South Wales, Australia. We know so little about Bryde’s whales in Australian waters. Everytime there is a sighting, I get excited! 📸Thank you to legend and co author Brett Dixon #whale #australia #nsw #brydeswhale #drone

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

FAKE! This is the worst AI video I have seen. Let’s just reconnect with a touch of real biology. I am pro AI, just when used correctly…. Humans and AI get things wrong, that’s ok! Whale-come. #ai #artificelintelligence #pov #fyp #ocean

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Wait, what is this? Ohhhh, it’s whale milk. Fact: humpback whale mums whale feed their calves thick, fatty rich milk. As you can see- it’s juicy. Thank you to Valentina Prida @heywhalentina who captured this today in the beautiful waters of the Kingdom of Tonga. #whale #tonga #pov #fyp

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

POV: how the lyrics to @madonna ‘s song takes on a whole new meaning as a whale scientist. Whale you’re here: did you know whales have belly buttons?! Whale-come, have a great day… night if you’re in New York! #pov #newyork #fyp #travel #selfie

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

What happens to whale umbilical cords at birth? Who cuts it? I explain. Midwives- this one’s just for you. Shout out to the fabulous midwives who do amazing work in society! Mine were amazing! #whale #whalebirth #australia #ocean #fyp @Australian Geographic @Macquarie University @Australia

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Could this be the first ever humpback whale birth filmed by drone?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wowwwwww I’ve never seeeeeennnn foottttaaaagggeee like this beforeeeeeee! Mental overload with whale amaasaaaazzzzment! Alexxxxxxxxxxx @forrestfov!!!!!!!!!!! #whale #humpbackhigway #drone #pov

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Heat run and a cup of krill? Speaking of krill, let’s leave krill in the ocean for whales- whale-come. Listen up new students- this is a small example of how we scientists can communicate complex biology and science- fun hey?! #drone #pov #australia #love #mum

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

POV: one of nature’s greatest migrations right at your doorstep. The annual migration of humpback whales in Australian waters. This wildlife duo- Michael Theo and I watch whales LIVE on a fabulous clear Sydney day. You’re whale-come. #POV #whale #australia #nature #explore @Australia

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Orca predation events on sunfish in the Gulf of California- ‘ram-to-fragment’ action right here. Published today by Ayres et al. 2026. Gotta love the power of people seeing things and sharing what they see! #orca #killerwhale #sunfish #pov #fyp

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

You whale not believe what I was going to use as my iPhone stand... turns out it was NOT a garden ornament. Watch to find out.... #wildlife #newyork #wildlife #pov #fyp @newyorker.com

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

First Siale publication. If there’s anything you take away from this- whales do NOT recognise international borders. Our efforts for whale conservation must be collaborative and cross nations. A beautiful mix of AI, citizen science and nature- boom! #siale #migaloo #whale #tonga #australia

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The new whale watching: This epic migration is more astonishing than we ever imagined. Story in today’s @sydneymorningherald #humpbackhighway #whale #conservation #ocean #nature

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Whales are protected in Tongan waters. Each year they migrate to the beautiful waters of Tonga to breed, calve, nurse their young, rest and socialise. Underwater footage by Nessim Stevenson / Kogia Drone footage by Waitt Institute #Tonga #whale #vavau #whaleswimming #BlueProsperity

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A few of the fabulous women I’m working with to fight wildlife crime and conserve whales. When people lift others, amazing things happen. @gamayrangers April Allende Dr @zarabphd Dr @phoebe_for_the_wild Dr Justine O’Brien Dr Ana Motamayor #wildlife #wildlifetrade #nature #ai #womeninstem

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Sea turtles are being used to help forecast cyclones… here’s how. Oliver ridley and flatback sea turtles to the rescue! Christopher C Chapman et al 2026 Environ. Res. Lett. 21 124025 #cyclone #weather #turtle #australia #POV

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Curly the humpback whale?! Me thinks it could whale be! This reel goes way back to 2016 everyone! Whale research is a lifelong commitment driven by pure love and passion. We LOVE citizen science! Thank you everyone. #whale #ocean #drone #australia #happywhale

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Neil the seal is back- but why? How do we make sure Neil and humans are safe? Dr Sophia @sophiavolzke.bsky.social and I discuss to help you be informed. Please give Neil space and enjoy him. #neiltheseal #elephantseal #Tasmania #Australia #Antarctica

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Yesterday I watched as a mother and calf Southern right whale sat in a shipping channel. I observed them in Gamay (Botany Bay) enjoying the shallow sheltered waters earlier that day with National Parks and Wildlife Service and NSW Maritime. #whale #ship #nature #ocean #POV

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