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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · May 14

Ecotox friends: Join our marine mammal ecotoxicology session at the Canadian Ecotoxicology Workshop in Victoria (BC) this October! Abstract call is open and ongoing until June 13th, 2025.

www.ecotoxcan.ca/scientific-p...

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Apr 7

Scientists have assembled the first high-quality genomes of New Zealand’s Hector’s + critically endangered Māui dolphins using degraded DNA—an unprecedented breakthrough that offers insights for conservation and a new path forward for endangered species worldwide.
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New Genome Assembly Approach Unlocks Secrets of Critically Endangered Dolphins in New Zealand

Despite working with degraded DNA, scientists assembled high-quality genomes of New Zealand's dolphins, with insights for conservation.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Mar 10

A new and exciting @nature.com Communications study reveals baleen whales operate the planet's largest nutrient transport system, moving tons of nitrogen and carbon from polar feeding grounds to tropical breeding areas. Great job @jjkiszka.bsky.social and coauthors ✨

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Feb 28

If they think we’ll stop fighting for our oceans, for our whales, for our planet, they’re wrong. The years ahead won’t be easy, but giving up isn’t an option.

We keep pushing forward. We keep fighting. Always.

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Feb 28

People join NOAA because they believe in science, service, and stewardship. None of us do science for money or recognition. And we won’t stand by while this new administration tries to tear down the very foundations of science and conservation.

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Feb 28

Today, hundreds of NOAA employees lost their jobs. It’s heartbreaking. It feels like a gut punch to my American friends who didn’t choose this, to those of us relying on federal grants to protect our oceans, and to every researcher now caught in this mess through no fault of their own.

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Jan 28

Agreed!

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 28

New research reveals the extraordinary energy demands of humpback whale mothers, who travel over 3,000 miles without food to birth and nourish their 2,600-pound calves, a feat now further imperiled by climate change and marine heatwaves disrupting their critical food supply.

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Jan 23

You're right! There is so much variation at the individual level, it's so important in ecology/biology/toxicology these days. We can't just rely on population averages anymore :)

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Jan 23

Funny enough this morning, I found his biopsy. Crazy to think he’s out there minding his own business, while we’re trying to figure out everything we can about his health!

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Jan 23

Still thinking about this big boi, A61, visiting Howe Sound last week. Him and the A42s were far out but it was still magical to see them swing by.

Northern resident killer whale A61 (male)

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Jan 23

Fantastic work Chérine 💕✨

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Jan 22

Thanks for sharing Davina 🥰

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Jan 22

My newest research: authors.elsevier.com/a/1kUBE3Ao6B...

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 10

Did you know killer whale poo is green? @anaisremili.bsky.social has been working with some precious samples for a metabolomics project. She told us the shades vary from green-brownish to bright green.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Jan 3

Dreaming of a career in whale research but worried about needing a PhD? Good news—you don’t need one to contribute meaningfully to the field!

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Sous la blouse 🎙🥼 @souslablouse.bsky.social · Dec 21

🦌 Calendrier de l’avent J21 !
@anaisremili.bsky.social, biologiste marine
« La phrase “oublie que tu n'as aucune chance, sur un malentendu, ça peut marcher” c'est ce que j'ai fait toute ma jeune carrière et je pense que c'est l'élément qui m'a le plus aidée.»
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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Dec 13

My newest infographic for Whale Scientists 💙

Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Dec 13

Ever wondered how scientists identify sperm whales? Traditionally, it’s all about capturing photos of their tail flukes when they dive. But what if the whales don’t dive? Enter drones: a game-changer in marine mammal research.

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Whale Scientists @whalescientists.bsky.social · Dec 5

Dive into the icy waters of the Southern Ocean and discover the hauntingly beautiful vocalizations of Antarctic seals. 🦭✨

whalescientists.com/seal-antarct...

Seal singers in Antarctica: From love songs to ultrasonic vocalizations

Seal species in Antarctica use unique sounds for communication and navigation in their frigid remote habitat

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Dec 2

An incredible researcher and human being 💕

Anna Selbmann @annaselbmann.bsky.social · Dec 2

Hello Bluesky!
My name is Anna and I’m a PhD researcher at the University of Iceland and the Icelandic Orca Project. I like whales 🐳 and sound 🎵 and all things marine 🌊. I am very happy that the science community seems to have found a new platform and am looking forward to connecting with you all!

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Dec 2

Un plaisir d’avoir pu partager mes expériences de jeune chercheuse avec @eloscicomm.bsky.social 🐳💙

Sous la blouse 🎙🥼 @souslablouse.bsky.social · Dec 2

💥🎙C'est à @anaisremili.bsky.social biologiste marine de se déshabiller à mon micro !

🐋🧪🏔Au menu : orques, pollution chimique, sauvez Willy, comm scientifique, randonnées et +

🎧 Plateformes audios
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🎧 Youtube youtu.be/ansjuC0pvfs?...

✨️Bonne écoute et bon lundi

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Nov 29

One can only dream, eh?

Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Nov 28

Happy 🇺🇸 Thanksgiving from Vancouver! What are you thankful for this year? It’s been a stressful one, but I’m grateful for the chance to continue my career in beautiful British Columbia. Wishing you all a cozy and joyful holiday! 🩵💙🩵

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Nov 28

A great researcher and kickass woman 💕✨

Isabella Reeves @bellareeves.bsky.social · Nov 28

Hi 🦋, I'm a PhD candidate soon to finish on the evolutionary ecology of Australasian killer whales in Aus 🇦🇺. I dabble mostly in pop/evolutionary genomics, trophic and nutritional ecology of marine predators 🧬🧪👩🏻‍🔬

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Anaïs Remili @anaisremili.bsky.social · Nov 27

Thank you Élodie 🥰

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