Podcast appearances and mentions of vanessa pirotta

Acclaimed wildlife scientist Vanessa Pirotta has been mugged by whales, touched by a baby whale and covered in whale snot (just casually - as you do). Pirotta's enthusiasm and deep knowledge of whales shine through in her book Humpback Highway as she explores a variety of timely topics – from why whale snot and poo are important for us and the ocean to the life cycle of whales, the challenges humans present to these marine giants, and new technologies - so we can see where they swim, listen to them talk and even spy on them underwater.This week at Missing Perspectives, we're keen to platform leading women in STEM - and we couldn't of a better person to interview. This episode was proudly sponsored by NewSouth Books.

This week we had the most wonderful conversation with wildlife scientist, woman in STEMM/STEAM, science communicator, author and vessel operator, Dr Vanessa Pirotta. You're going to love hearing Vanessa's infectious enthusiasm for all things science and science communication.  Vanessa's research uses innovative technologies for wildlife conservation. Vanessa works collaboratively across both marine and terrestrial environments merging cutting edge technology to access animals in unique ways. Most notable works include drones to collect whale snot and the use of computer algorithms and AI for the detection of illegal wildlife trafficking. Vanessa is a passionate and experienced science communicator who plays an important role in society by making science accessible across generations. Vanessa's spoken on the TEDx platform and has been recognized by the Australian Financial Review as one of the top 100 Women of Influence and recently, a 2024 finalist in the Australian's Museums Eureka awards for promoting understanding of science and winner of the 2024 Women's Agenda Leadership Awards Emerging leader in Science. Vanessa is working collaboratively with indigenous knowledge holders such as the Gamay Rangers, to learn more about the marine mammals in our blue backyard but also identifying appropriate ways scientists can respectfully incorporate First Nations perspectives into marine research. Vanessa is also the lead scientist of the citizen science program Wild Sydney Harbour, connecting community with its blue backyard. Vanessa is also a proud children's book author, with her book The Voyage of Whale and Calf, serving as an annual reminder of humpback whale biology and ecology in Australian waters. In 2024, Vanessa also released two additional books; The Humpback Highway: Diving into the mysterious world of whales and a second children's book, Oceans At Night. Vanessa is a highly experienced presenter and was the invited MC for the prestigious Prime Minister's Prizes for Science at Parliament House, Canberra in 2023/24. You can follow Vanessa and learn more about her work here: https://www.vanessapirotta.com/ https://www.wildsydneyharbour.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drvanessapirotta/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvanessapirotta/ https://www.facebook.com/DrVanessaPirotta/ https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/profile/dr-vanessa-pirotta/ https://x.com/vanessapirotta https://www.tiktok.com/@drvanessapirotta

Send me a messageDr Vanessa Pirotta is a whale scientist, an author, an educator, an entrepreneur and a social media sensation. I read Vanessa's book recently - Humpback Highway - and was captivated by the stories of her work and research in the presence of these majestic and remarkable creatures. I remember visiting beaches in Sydney during the humpack's migratory seasons and being amazed by catching glimpses of their existence out at sea. Over the last thirty years humpbacks have continued to recover their population numbers right around the world - a rare species conservation success story.Vanessa is one of Australia's most recognisable scientists through the work she does both on social media and regular tv appearances. In the last couple of months she was awarded the Winner of the Emerging Leader in Science category of the 2024 Women's Agenda Leadership Awards, hosted the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science for the second time and was a finalist in the Celestion Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science. Vanessa is certainly someone on the move, and getting to spend all this time with her and get to know her a little beyond the whale research and incredible encounters she's had with them was an honour.With all the chat recently in corporate and government circles about the great utopian vision of nature positive, I couldn't help but reflect on the depth and quality of Vanessa's knowledge of a few species that call the ocean home and its relevance to these other conversations. The work done to recover some whale populations here and around the world hasn't come through fantasy nature repair bills or biodiversity markets, but the role of science based protections and restrictions on human behaviour supported by effective enforcement mechanisms. Vanessa's work in helping us better understand whales, their health and their lives points to a broader opportunity for how humans by in large need to get out of the way of non human species and focus on these types of initiatives as opposed to the financialsation and commodification of nature on a species by species basis.What an experience this was. Vanessa is clearly a rising star, and to hear about the radical transformation her life has undergone in just five years was remarkable and testament to her tenacity, passion and strength. It reminded me that it's important to step back and contemplate not so much what we can achieve just today, or this week, but over the course of an entire year, five years, a decade. This path is a long one, one without end, and Vanessa is forging one that hasn't existed before. The November edition of the newsletter is on the theme of Hope - and with Vanessa and her work in understanding whales, I was reminded of the remarkable life and work of Sylvia Earle who for more than 60 years has been researching and communicating about the oceans of this planet. “I hope for your help to explore and protect the wild ocean in ways that will restore the health and, in so doing, secure hope for humankind. Health to the ocean means health for us.”Til next time, thanks for listening.Today's show is delivered with Altiorem. Use the code FindingNature10 to get your first month free on their gold and platinum plans. Today's show is delivered with Gilay Estate. Add Finding Nature to your booking reservation for free food bundles.Thanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram

Researcher, science communicator and author, Vanessa Pirotta has released a book, Humpback Highway exploring the mysterious world of whales.

Humpback whales are the gentle giants of the ocean

Do whales sneeze? That's what ten-year-old Guy from Sydney wanted to know. He joined our host Eloise to ask Vanessa Pirotta, a wildlife scientist at Macquarie University in Australia who is also an expert in whale snot!  The Conversation's Curious Kids podcast is published in partnership with FunKids, the UK's children's radio station. It's hosted and produced by Eloise Stevens and Gemma Ware is the executive producer. Full sound credits available here.  If you have a question for an expert, email us at curiouskids@theconversation.com or record it and send your question to us directly at funkidslive.com/curious.  And explore more articles from our Curious Kids series on The Conversation including a print version of the story in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the team speak to Dr Vanessa Pirotta, a self-declared ‘whale addict' and author of 'Humpback Highway'. Vanessa talks about her initial attraction to whales at a young age, leading to an indepth study of them during her PHD. What started as a fascination for those mysterious animal she had only ever "seen or heard of in children's books" grows into a career where she has gotten to swim alongside them; and get involved with the nitty-gritty of collecting samples from their snot and exrement to better understand marine-life as a whole. The extraordinary fun - and not so fun - facts of these cetaceans are teased during her conversation, including the direct and indirect ways humans are having an insidious effect on whales, and all sea life. This can all be further explored in her most recent novel 'Humpback Highway'.Unfortunately Josh Kirkman, CEO 'Surfers for Climate' was unable to join the team this week. We hope to have him join us soon to talk about how 'Surfers for Climate' have been honing in on the surf community, in order to try and spread awareness of the different types of human activities causing climate change. Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radio-marinaraFacebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Radio-Marinara/100064257776864/

John Stanley is joined by Vanessa Pirotta, wildlife scientist, to discuss her new book!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed wildlife scientist Vanessa Pirotta has been mugged by whales, touched by a baby whale and covered in whale snot. In Humpback Highway, Pirotta dives beneath the surface to reveal the mysterious world of humpback whales — from their life cycle and the challenges humans present, to why whale snot and poo are important for us and the ocean. Plus the cutting-edge new technologies that allow us to see where they swim, listen to them talk and spy on them underwater. Whether you're a whale lover or you're simply curious about the underwater world, 'Humpback Highway' will inspire and give you a new respect for these majestic, marine giants.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Vanessa Pirotta about how she became a whale scientist, why Australia's 'humpback highway' is key to understanding whale behaviour, and Vanessa also tells us what kind of parents whales make, and what the future holds for this incredible species

Acclaimed wildlife scientist Vanessa Pirotta has been mugged by whales, touched by a baby whale and covered in whale snot. In Humpback Highway, Pirotta dives beneath the surface to reveal the mysterious world of humpback whales — from their life cycle and the challenges humans present, to why whale snot and poo are important for us and the ocean. Plus the cutting-edge new technologies that allow us to see where they swim, listen to them talk and spy on them underwater. Whether you're a whale lover or you're simply curious about the underwater world, 'Humpback Highway' will inspire and give you a new respect for these majestic, marine giants. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Vanessa Pirotta about how she became a whale scientist, why Australia's 'humpback highway' is key to understanding whale behaviour, and Vanessa also tells us what kind of parents whales make, and what the future holds for this incredible species.

SPEAKERS Abby Barrows, Vanessa Pirotta, Bronwyn Gillanders. HOST Clare Peddie Our oceans are in deep trouble, and facing threats and stressors on multiple fronts. From alarming rises in temperature to the tonnes of microplastics, the health and ongoing integrity of our marine environments are under severe threat. In addition noise pollution from seismic exploration and shipping disrupts the ability of marine animals to communicate. A powerhouse panel of marine biologists, who are using new technologies and citizen science to better understand these impacts, will discuss the different ways to advocate for the necessary change.   Presented in partnership with The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Dr Vanessa Pirotta, wildlife scientist and science communicator. Vanessa talks about how the film Free Willy inspired her (and a generation of marine scientists) to get involved in working with whales. She also chats about the work she does with a citizen science marine programme in Australia and her fascinating research work focusing on whale snot and using drones. The conversation also delves into southern right whales and Migaloo, the famous albino whale! Find out more about WeWhale at wewhale.co and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Dr Vanessa Pirotta is an Australian Wildlife Scientist, Author, TEDx Speaker and Science Communicator, so needless to say an animal lover - just like Mr A+. This is a wonderful episode where they share their love of animals, interesting facts and a deep desire to educate the world about the conservation of animals. Find out more and contact Dr Pirotta at her website here Follow Dr Pirotta on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter Follow Mr A+ on Instagram and DM him here Podcast inquiries: MrAPlusPodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Vanessa Pirotta is an Australian Wildlife Scientist, Author, TEDx Speaker and Science Communicator, so needless to say an animal lover - just like Mr A+. This is a wonderful episode where they share their love of animals, interesting facts and a deep desire to educate the world about the conservation of animals. Find out more and contact Dr Pirotta at her website here Follow Dr Pirotta on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter Follow Mr A+ on Instagram and DM him here Podcast inquiries: MrAPlusPodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whales are considered to be pretty smart creatures, and like us many species of them have innate curiosity.

Whales are considered to be pretty smart creatures, and like us many species of them have innate curiosity.

Ok... so i've uncovered something that worth more than gold ... and it's whale vomit. I must know more. Why is it worth so much? Why is it solid? Who decided that it would be useful in expensive perfumes? I chat to wildlife scientist and whale conservationist, Dr Vanessa Pirotta so she can answer all my questions. I also share with Producer Nat, the new show email I've chosen AND i discuss my First. Nude. Photoshoot!  LINKS Follow @DrVanessaPirotta On Instagram  Follow @christianhull on Instagram  Follow @listnrentertainment on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Christian HullProducer: Natalie Turner Audio Imager: Nial Fernandes Social Producer: Amber Lowther Supervising Producer: Elise Cooper  Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ok... so i've uncovered something that worth more than gold ... and it's whale vomit. I must know more. Why is it worth so much? Why is it solid? Who decided that it would be useful in expensive perfumes? I chat to wildlife scientist and whale conservationist, Dr Vanessa Pirotta so she can answer all my questions. I also share with Producer Nat, the new show email I've chosen AND i discuss my First. Nude. Photoshoot! LINKS Follow @DrVanessaPirotta On Instagram Follow @christianhull on Instagram CREDITS Host: Christian HullProducer: Natalie Turner Audio Imager: Nial Fernandes Social Producer: Amber Lowther Supervising Producer: Elise Cooper Support me!: https://www.patreon.com/christianhull

Few things excite Dr Vanessa Pirotta quite as much as whale snot. It might sound like a bit of an unusual interest, but Vanessa is a wildlife scientist that specialises in marine mammals, particularly the humpback whale.  On today's episode of Under The Gloss, Vanessa joins Phoebe in the Vogue studio to talk about what it means to be a woman in a field that has been traditionally dominated by men, how she's navigated parenthood in the world of STEM and the ways that whales have shaped her perspective on everything, including being a mum.  Dr Vanessa Pirotta will be appearing at Vogue Codes Summit on June 24 where she'll be speaking about environmental innovations and technology. Tickets are selling fast, get yours at vogue.com.au/codesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's International Women's Day, and to celebrate the occasion, we are putting the spotlight on some remarkable women in the STEM fields, and Dr. Vanessa Pirrota is a wonderful example of just that.Dr. Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist who specialises in marine animals and joins Tod to speak all about the magnificent creatures we call whales. If you want to follow Dr. Vanessa Pirotta and find out more about the work she does, head over to her website. https://www.vanessapirotta.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we drive trucks through nature reserves? Presenters Dr Shane, Dr Ray, Dr Ailie and Dr Graci discover the answer is… sort of! Also: Wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta has found that over 18% of Australia's marine parks had shipping exposure in excess of 365 vessels per year for the last few years, which is particularly troublesome for our ocean megafauna (big things like whales and sharks) who are impacted by both the water and sound pollution. And Clinical haematologist Dr Ashley Ng talks about her specialist work with stem cells, which has won him one of the 2022 National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia's Metcalf Prizes, and he shares a little about how blood stem cells are controlled, and how they sometimes go rogue, leading to blood cancers.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Whale watching gives you an incredible into the life of some of the most majestic animals on the planet. The Humpback Whale is making its way along the NSW South Coast with scientists and avid fans watching as they make their long journey. But, alongside the Humpback there have been sightings of the more reclusive species of the Bryde's whales. Wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta joins John to share what these sightings mean for scientists and why the Bryde species is so shy to our shores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marine biologist Dr. Vanessa Pirotta and location intelligence expert Brett Dixon discuss their collaboration to study humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean using drones and geospatial visualization.

Carly is a little confused about how Allan handles strangers cats..  David Craig from Hunted on Channel 10 tells Allan & Carly about how he can track down a criminal.  Carly nailed a parallel park on the weekend.. lets see if she keeps the good work up! Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a Marine Scientist who uncovered the whale washed up over east wasn't Migaloo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out all about the curious white whale Migaloo, who looks like an iceberg underwater. Your teacher for Self Improvement Wednesday is Dr Vanessa Pirotta, Wildlife Scientist at Macquarie University.

Find out all about the curious white whale Migaloo, who looks like an iceberg underwater. Your teacher for Self Improvement Wednesday is Dr Vanessa Pirotta, Wildlife Scientist at Macquarie University.

Find out all about the curious white whale Migaloo, who looks like an iceberg underwater. Your teacher for Self Improvement Wednesday is Dr Vanessa Pirotta, Wildlife Scientist at Macquarie University.

Renowned visual artist Patricia Piccinini in conversation with wildlife scientist and marine mammal expert Dr Vanessa Pirotta. Tune in to learn everything there is to know about these extraordinary creatures, their more typical journeys through the ocean and how their wondrous evolution became the inspiration behind Patricia's Skywhales.

Dr. Vanessa Pirotta, wildlife scientist, science communicator, and Superstar of STEM 2021-2022, talks about her work as a wildlife scientist and science communicator. And in science news, the team explores a spider's web creating tiny vibrations and acting as the spider's eardrum; The Webb Telescope has taken its first pictures in space; and koalas have now been listed as endangered, nearing extinction. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Jen, and Dr. Euan.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

In this episode, Anika and Dexter catch up with Vanessa Pirotta who is a wildlife scientist and science communicator.  Press play to dive into all the amazing facts about whales, including: can whales sing? How do they breathe? Do they have teeth? And why are some whales so bumpy?  Guest: Vanessa Pirotta who is a wildlife scientist and science communicator.  Hosts: Anika and Dexter  Production and sound design: Cinnamon Nippard  Executive Producer: Lorna Clarkson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GET YOUR STAY SALTY MERCH !!!! AVAILABLE NOW!!! http://www.waterwomenpodcast.ca/shop.html#/ Dr. Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and active scientific communicator! She also is a whale girl - much like Jill! Join the two of them today as they discuss WHALE SNOT, how and Why it is captured, and what its like being a woman in a heavily male dominated field! More from Vanessa: https://www.vanessapirotta.com As always, you can check out more water women on our Website: https://waterwomenpodcast.ca Instagram: @waterwomenpodcast, Facebook: @waterwomenPodcast, and Twitter @Waterwomenpod Stay Salty

The 'mega-pod' of about 150 humpback whales were spotted 'bubble-net' feeding near coastal town Bermagui, NSW.

WHALES spend their entire lives inside a medium, water, in which they can't actually breathe. So throughout the day, and the night, they have to swim to the surface to take a breath of that sweet, sweet ocean air… or they die! We humans, and other land lubber mammals like us, are spoiled, just inhale, anytime you want, and… problem solved. But — What The IF humans had to breathe by dunking our head in water? The amazing Dr. Vanessa Pirotta joins us from Sydney, Australia to take us into the wet and wild thought experiment, so we can learn real science! Imagine living the life of the whale, turned on it's head. What world would we have built if our bodies worked this way? It's like what if we emerged from the oceans, as we believe life did, but never adapted to breathing outside the water like we used to. Humans with gills? Are we wearing helmets on our head that are filled with water? Do we fill our *buildings* with water? Water the IF! — Dr. Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and a gifted science communicator. Her zoological background has taken her around the world for wildlife research. Vanessa is also a passionate and experienced science communicator who loves making science accessible. Her keen interests cover topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, also known as STEAM. Vanessa has represented Australia internationally as the national winner of a world-renowned science communication competition known as FameLab, placing second in the world. Vanessa's efforts to communicate science has also seen her become a TEDx speaker, speak at the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and recognized as one of the top 100 Women of Influence judged by the Australian Financial Review. Learn more about Vanessa! Homepage: https://www.vanessapirotta.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaPirotta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvanessapirotta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrVanessaPirotta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIe3r09XA8BviNbVMtag2Q --- Like the show? Share your love for the IF by dropping a review on whatever podcast app you're enjoying, including Apple Podcasts! itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1250517051?mt=2&ls=1 Subscribe at WhatTheIF.com and never miss an episode! Keep On IFFin', Philip & Matt

Two sightings of the Pygmy Blue Whale off Maroubra last year, but it's not the first time these mysterious creatures have been seen in our own blue backyard.

Two sightings of the Pygmy Blue Whale off Maroubra last year, but it's not the first time these mysterious creatures have been seen in our own blue backyard.

Two sightings of the Pygmy Blue Whale off Maroubra last year, but it's not the first time these mysterious creatures have been seen in our own blue backyard.

They can hold their breath for two hours, they can dive up to one hundred metres and they are venomous. Learn all about sea snakes with this week's lesson from Dr Vanessa Pirotta from the Marine Predator Research Group at Macquarie University. 

They can hold their breath for two hours, they can dive up to one hundred metres and they are venomous. Learn all about sea snakes with this week's lesson from Dr Vanessa Pirotta from the Marine Predator Research Group at Macquarie University. 

And welcome back to Part 2 of the Bean There? Podcast live from Kurnell 1770 Bakery and Cafe. This is the second half of an epic episode where Sarah Jo and Pip Rae chat with the Owner of Kurnell 1770, Kim about the origins of the cafe.   Dylan, our junior sports reported interviewed the North Cronulla Surf Living Saving team raising money for the 24 Hour Row that will provides free mental health training for lifesavers.  Check out the other interviews from this event in the 24 Hour Row - where Pip speaks to the Mayor, Camello Pesce, Attorney General Mark Speakman, Gus Worland from Gotcha 4 Life, President of NSW Surf Life Saving, Steve and Michael, Donna and Vozz, Boat Captain, and coordinators at North Cronulla.  Sarah chats with Angelina Martin, a year 12 student about her Major Work that incorporates the sustainability of the beauty industry.   Dr Vanessa Pirotta shares some interesting facts about her research using Whale Snot, that's right, Whale SNOT....hear how they are embracing drone technology to check in on Whale Populations and their health.  Finally get the wrap up and find out where we are next week.   

This is an epic episode - This part of the Shire has so much to offer, history, art and stories that will have you hanging on and so we've put it into two parts.  Kurnellians invite you to come the most eastern point of the shire, walk through the National Park and dive into the heritage listed locations including Australia's best dive sites.  Grab and coffee from Kurnell 1770 Cafe and tell Kim that ShirePOD sent you.  PART 1. In this episode, Pip and Sarah-Jo chat with locals: Emma Watts from the Daisie Chain and a talented musician meeting the needs of and entertaining our ageing population in movement and music, and Jess Thorne, a serial volunteer and community leader,  from the Wildlife Emergency Rescue group (WER) and ORRCA.   Having lived in Kurnell for years they shared the highlights and hotspots and an emotional recount of the Tornado that ripped through this tight knit community nearly 5 years ago.  Sarah also speaks with local resident Jeremy from Stage Kings and Carolyn who owns 'I love Kurnell' on instagram.   Hear Sarah Jo's humble acceptance of the Westfield Hero Award nomination and what that means for SO Shire.  Pip also interviewed Wayne Reynolds who is an ORRCA volunteer who has spent over 20 years counting the increasing number of hump back migrating up and down the east coast. Pip and SJ speak with owner of Kurnell 1770, Kim who shares why Kurnell is such a special place for Sutherland Shire.  And this is just part one! PART 2 Hear more about how Kurnell is considered the best dive sites in Australia. We have  more interviews including Dr Vanessa Pirotta from ORRCA, Ruth from WER, Andrew Trevor Jones from the Australian Museum and Dylans' Sport's Report with the North Cronulla Life Savers from our day out at the Gotcha 4 Life 24 Hour Row last weekend.  Check out @shirepod on instagram for the behind the scene photos.   We are on facebook @shirepodcast or if you would like to be a guest, learn how to podcast or listen to other episodes  head over to www.sutherlandshirepodcaststation.com.au YOU CAN LISTEN LIVE ON PODBEAN EVERY FRIDAY or on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or where you get your podcasts from - Find us on the @shirepod network. 

Shark attacks are at a ten year high in Australia. We're only halfway through the year and we've already seen 18 attacks, 4 of those in the past 5 weeks. 5 of these attacks have been fatal, when the average is usually 1.8 deaths per year.   On today's episode we're joined by Dr Vanessa Pirotta: wildlife scientist, marine biologist and last week's shark attack victim who loves sharks. Our other guest is Dr Vincent Raoult, a marine ecologist at the University of Newcastle.    Today's news headlines: Covid-19: We'll be paying off the budget hit for 30 years More than half of Victorians not isolating while waiting for Covid-19 test results US President Donald Trump asks Americans to wear masks in major backflip   In today's Briefing we ask: Why there has been a spike in shark attacks in Australia? What are the best approaches to deal with this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greenland Shark can live more than 500 years. Dr Vanessa Pirotta for Self-Improvement Wednesday

The Greenland Shark can live more than 500 years. Dr Vanessa Pirotta for Self-Improvement Wednesday

The animals of the world, especially the urban world, seem quite happy that all the humans are suddenly staying inside! Outside, it's a party and they're livin' it up... all the way down the food chain! Dr. Vanessa Pirotta joins us from Sydney, Australia (via Bostwana!) and helps us see today's world under human quarantine... through the eyes and ears and furry paws and flappy fins! Dr. Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and science communicator. Her zoological background has taken her around the world for wildlife research. Vanessa is also a passionate and experienced science communicator who loves making science accessible. Her keen interests cover topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, also known as STEAM. Vanessa has represented Australia internationally as the national winner of a world-renowned science communication competition known as FameLab, placing second in the world. Vanessa's efforts to communicate science has also seen her become a TEDx speaker, speak at the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and recognized as one of the top 100 Women of Influence judged by the Australian Financial Review. Learn more about Dr. Pirotta! Homepage: https://www.vanessapirotta.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaPirotta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvanessapirotta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrVanessaPirotta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIe3r09XA8BviNbVMtag2Q --- Special thanks to Kyle Crichton, Howard Zheng and Illia Zheng for their help with the show. --- Like the show? Share your love for the IF by dropping a review on whatever podcast app you're enjoying, including Apple Podcasts! itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1250517051?mt=2&ls=1 Subscribe at WhatTheIF.com and never miss an episode! Keep On IFFin', Philip & Matt

Bioluminescence is a fascinating phenomenon - to teach you all about it is Dr Vanessa Pirotta from the Marine Predator Research Group at Macquarie University.

It's not everyday you get to talk about snot but that's just what we did with Dr Vanessa Pirotta. We talked about her groundbreaking work in collecting biological data from whales, the environmental application of drones, her passion for science and the importance of science communication in inspiring today's kids to get excited about the field. Follow us on Instagram at @lets_talk_pod to stay up to date, and follow @drvanessapirotta. Learn more about Vanessa: https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/vanessa-pirotta

Find out more about the Ocean Lovers Festival, a celebration of sustainability, science, arts & culture all on Australia's iconic Bondi Beach. We chat with founders Anita Kolni & Carolyn Grant as they describe the huge variety of free activities, workshops, installations and science talks that are happening between March 20 & 22. Dr Vanessa Pirotta also drops by to describe her whale research and the use of drone technology, as well as shares her thoughts on helping students get into STEM. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Ocean Lovers Festival The Ocean Lovers Festival is an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music and Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the oceans. Staged at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach, the Ocean Lovers Festival provides 6 days of free entertainment and events. Be inspired and entertained with art, films, music, food, talks, stalls, workshops and more. Come and Sea Change! Fizzics Education is working with the Ocean Lovers Fesitval to curate science talks & workshops throughout the event in the Ocean Lab. This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia. https://www.oceanloversfestival.com/ About Dr Vanessa Pirotta Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and science communicator. Her zoological background has taken her around the world for wildlife research. Vanessa is also a passionate and experienced science communicator who loves making science accessible. Her keen interests cover topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, also known as STEAM. Vanessa has represented Australia internationally as the national winner of a world-renowned science communication competition known as FameLab, placing second in the world. Vanessa's efforts to communicate science has also seen her become a TEDx speaker, speak at the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and recognized as one of the top 100 Women of Influence judged by the Australian Financial Review. https://www.vanessapirotta.com/ About the FizzicsEd Podcast Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Vanessa Pirotta is a marine biologist in Australia who uses technology to study whales. In this episode Vanessa discusses collecting whale snot with drones, her research on the impact of global shipping on marine giants, how alarms can prevent entanglement in fishing nets, and the importance of science communications.

The amazing science educator and cetacean researcher, DR. VANESSA PIROTTA joins us again from Sydney, Australia and takes on the BIGGEST IF yet: What if WHALES decided to RETURN TO LAND? How would their bodies need to adapt? How would they communicate? What would they eat? Would they eat us? Could we ride them? And we also ponder the MYSTERY OF DOLPHIN HAPPINESS. Why so happy, dolphins? What's the secret? Or is it all a facade...? Let's follow Dr. Pirotta as she leads our expedition to the CETACEAN INVASION. What The IF!!!!! LEARN MORE about Dr. Pirotta's research, see magnificent PHOTOS, and enjoy her super engaging DEMONSTRATIONS -- all on her WEBSITE: VanessaPirotta.com Don't miss An IF SUBSCRIBE: linktr.ee/whattheifshow Share your love of the show REVIEW: itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1250517051?mt=2&ls=1 Thanks and Keep On IFFin'! -- Philip & Matt

The amazing science educator and cetacean researcher, DR. VANESSA PIROTTA joins us from down under, in Sydney, Australia... But she guides us on a journey to the REAL down under... UNDER THE SEA! Come along with us as we SWAP OUR HUMAN BRAINS for the singing, smiling, super smart BRAINS OF WHALES and dolphins. HOW DOES IT FEEL to navigate all around the planet -- HOW do we do it? WHO are we SINGING to, and are we doing it well? WHY is there a little helicopter flying over our head... silly humans and their boats! DR. PIROTTA'S INSIGHTS never cease to astound, and we come to appreciate our swimming, splashing... and sneezing mammalian relatives in more ways than we even knew was possible. Plus PRO TIPS on how to BE A GOOD HUMAN neighbor! This is an IF worthy of the seven seas. LET'S SAIL! LEARN MORE about Dr. Pirotta's research, see magnificent PHOTOS, and enjoy her super engaging DEMONSTRATIONS -- all on her WEBSITE: http://VanessaPirotta.com Don't miss An IF! SUBSCRIBE: http://linktr.ee/whattheifshow Share your love of the show! REVIEW: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1250517051?mt=2&ls=1 Thanks and Keep On IFFin'! -- Philip & Matt

Australian Space Agency to guide space investment Nation taken for a ride with R and D budget measures - Roy Green Primordial black holes may have formed in the very early moments after the Big Bang Distant galaxies may help reveal dark energy Drones and whale snot propel Aussie Famelab winner Vanessa Pirotta to world final Old-school breeding and high-tech genomics to boost prawns and barramundi Pseudocopulation - beneficial to the orchid, exploitative of the wasp Feeling a touch hormonal?

Australian Space Agency to guide space investment Nation taken for a ride with R and D budget measures - Roy Green Primordial black holes may have formed in the very early moments after the Big Bang Distant galaxies may help reveal dark energy Drones and whale snot propel Aussie Famelab winner Vanessa Pirotta to world final Old-school breeding and high-tech genomics to boost prawns and barramundi Pseudocopulation - beneficial to the orchid, exploitative of the wasp Feeling a touch hormonal?