Anaïs Remili

I am a postdoctoral researcher at Simon Fraser University, and the director of CETOX (Cetacean Ecotoxicology Research & Education program). My research focuses on how industrial contaminants and so-called “forever chemicals” impact the health of killer whales and other apex marine predators within polar and temperate ecosystems.

Research interests
1. Marine Mammal Feeding Ecology: I investigate the dietary preferences and foraging ecology of killer whales, seals, polar bears, and other marine predators using ecological tracers such as fatty acids and stable isotopes.

2. Ecotoxicology and Contaminant Accumulation: I study how diet and food web structure influence the accumulation of persistent contaminants (PCBs, PFAS, pesticides, mercury) in marine predators, and assess the implications for individual health and population risk.

3. Multiple Stressor Interactions and Cumulative Effects: I explore how climate change, shifting prey dynamics, and pollution interact to affect contaminant exposure and health outcomes in marine ecosystems, using tools such as metabolomics and steroid hormone assays.