My current research
I am a postdoctoral
fellow at Simon Fraser University (department of Statistics and Actuarial Science) working on the development of a real-time forecasting system for
the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Salish Sea.
My background
I am a quantitative ecologist with a background in marine ecology and fisheries science. I did my PhD at Agrocampus Ouest in France. The aim was to investigate the connectivity and population structure of the common sole (Solea solea) in the Eastern English Channel stock using multiple tracers such as otoliths or genetics.
My research interests
Climate change, pollutions, overfishing and marine traffic are examples of well-known anthropogenic threats against marine ecosystems. In this context, understanding spatiotemporal distribution and movement of marine species is essential for informing management and conservation. As a marine statistical ecologist, I study marine population structure and connectivity as well as animal movement using statistical and modelling approaches. I work with various data types ranging from natural tracers for fish species (e.g., otolith shape and microchemistry, genetics) to location data for marine mammals (e.g., visual sightings, passive acoustic monitoring). I particularly enjoy learning new quantitative methods and technologies for answering complex scientific questions.