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Vanessa Pirotta Vanessa Pirotta i(23676888 works by)
Gender: Female
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'Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and science communicator. Her work is primarily focused on the use of innovative technology for wildlife conservation. Vanessa has travelled the world for humpback whale research, and her most famous research involves the use of drones to collect whale snot!' (https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/8029/#author)

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y separately published work icon The Voyage of Whale and Calf Clayton : CSIRO Publishing , 2022 23676912 2022 single work picture book children's

'Calf is a newborn humpback whale, venturing into an exciting marine world while being nurtured and cared for by his mother. Join them as they travel along the east coast of Australia, meeting marine creatures. See the challenges Calf and Whale face as they head down into the icy waters of Antarctica, and marvel at these amazing ocean giants.

'The Voyage of Whale and Calf explores humpback whale migration – plunge below the surface to learn more about the lives of these magnificent marine mammals!

'Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.'(Publication summary)

2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
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