About

Dr. Anna Posacka is an expert in plastic pollution, ocean health, and sustainable innovation. Her work has informed national and international strategies to address microplastics and plastic waste, with a particular focus on textiles, ocean monitoring, and upstream solutions.

She has led applied research and contributed to science-policy frameworks, including a recent federal report that helped shape Canada’s emerging strategy on textile plastic waste. As Chief Scientist at Ocean Diagnostics Inc, she established a commercial microplastics lab and helped bring plastic pollution monitoring technologies to market. At Ocean Wise, she directed research with apparel brands and government agencies to reduce microfibre pollution and improve product design and industry practices.

Through her advisory practice, Ocean Positive Solutions, Anna supports governments, NGOs, innovators, and businesses in developing programs and solutions that advance ocean health. Her work integrates strategic research, innovation development, and policy intelligence—helping organizations align environmental goals with credible, science-based action.

Anna also brings deep experience in public engagement and science communication. She has developed educational toolkits, contributed to national campaigns, and served as a scientific advisor on Creatures of Convenience, a CBC documentary on plastic pollution.

She has worked with a wide range of partners, including the National Research Council of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Metro Vancouver, Patagonia, Arc’teryx, REI, MEC, Raincoast Conservation Foundation, and several national and international NGOs.

Anna holds a PhD in Oceanography from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in Applied Marine Science from the University of Plymouth (UK). She currently serves on the Ocean Program Advisory Committee at the National Research Council of Canada and the Science Advisory Panel at Mind Your Plastic. She is based in British Columbia.