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Emma Denes
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Environmental journalist writing the world, one word at a time. Science writing master's student at Johns Hopkins University, ocean enthusiast, theatre kid. Marist University ‘25 ✍️🐳🎭🦊
To find out what marine science will look like in 2035, I covered the @nationalacademies.org Forecasting the Ocean report for my final Smithsonian Ocean Portal story. Thank you to my sources and to reviewer @nancyknowlton.bsky.social for lending their expertise!

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Previewing the Marine Science of Tomorrow
ocean.si.edu
August 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
For migratory marine animals, high seas marine protected areas are key. My latest for the Smithsonian Ocean Portal, featuring @pewtrusts.org's @highseas.bsky.social, @ucsantacruz.bsky.social's @dancosta2025.bsky.social, and the Smithsonian's @autumnlynn.bsky.social.

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Protecting the High Seas to Safeguard Migratory Marine Species
ocean.si.edu
August 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
What, exactly, is a pearl? It's this question I answer in my first story as this summer's Ocean Science Writing intern for the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Thanks to the museum's John Pfeiffer and @nature.org's @heidikalleway.bsky.social for insights!

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How Oysters Create the Ocean’s Gems
ocean.si.edu
July 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Thank you to @earthjournalism.bsky.social for a fantastic 30x30 journalism workshop last month! It was an honor to be included as part of the selected cohort of reporters and learn more about efforts to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030.

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70+ Journalists Join EJN Virtual Media Workshops on the 30x30 Marine Conservation Target
In December 2022, more than 190 countries committed to achieve "30x30" under target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework. This target calls for the effective protection and management of 30% of the ...
earthjournalism.net
April 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Breaking News: Johns Hopkins University, a leader in scientific research, said it would eliminate more than 2,000 workers because of the Trump administration’s steep cuts, primarily to international aid programs.
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.
www.nytimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Environmental news as of late has been...quite gloomy to say the least. So, I wrote about beekeeping for @scenichudson.bsky.social.

If not for the inclusion of facts and quotes, the number of bee-themed phrases I worked in would have been endless. 🐝

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Why to Consider Keeping Bees Come Spring
The humble honeybee may just be a human’s new best friend. With the spring season approaching, soon bringing a growth spurt in flowering plants, the optimal time to begin beekeeping is upon us. If you...
www.scenichudson.org
March 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Documenting Poughkeepsie's urban biodiversity is a key first step to conservation.

Thank you to @brianpjcronin.bsky.social for the opportunity to write this piece, with a focus on a @scenichudson.bsky.social & @caryinstitute.bsky.social project!

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Documenting and Discovering the Urban Wildlife of Poughkeepsie
By Emma Denes After studying the ever-popular topic of human interactions with mosquitoes for a decade, Dr. Shannon LaDeau was left with unanswered questions. Wanting to switch from her lab in Balt…
poughkeepsieecosystems.wordpress.com
February 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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A quick glimpse at the news shows us just some of the scale of damage caused by the fossil fuel industry. While the human cost is often irreparable, superfund laws can help cover some of the financial cost. We need to pass them everywhere!
New York Climate Superfund Becomes Law - Inside Climate News
The state’s legislation is the second in a growing coalition of Northeast states requiring polluters pay for climate damages. Big Oil is already fighting back.
insideclimatenews.org
January 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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We're heartbroken to witness the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

The climate crisis is here, now, and all around us.
January 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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A tough start to the year for the Southern Resident orcas and this mother and calf.

We need to do more to protect these amazing marine mammals and the wild salmon they feed on, as the @centerforbiodiv.bsky.social's Brady Bradshaw says here.

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Orca who carried dead calf's body for weeks has lost another offspring
The calf was born in late December. Observing researchers noted unusual unspecified behaviors by mother and calf that led them to worry for the young whale’s health.
www.latimes.com
January 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Has journalism ever really worked as a commercial enterprise? Business beats, sure. Health beats, sure, but environmental journalism, or local news? Not really. Nice to see the happenings at @hakaimagazine.com as part of this story by @byemmadenes.bsky.social: emmadenes.com/2024/12/27/n...
Non-Commercial News Forecasts the Future
When the charitable Tula Foundation announced over the summer that it would close British Columbia-based Hakai Magazine by the end of the year, founding editor Jude Isabella had faith that the nonp…
emmadenes.com
December 31, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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Hey it's us, "a shining example of success in the journalism industry"! 😀
December 30, 2024 at 10:52 PM