Emma Denes

Previewing the Marine Science of Tomorrow

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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Protecting the High Seas to Safeguard Migratory Marine Species

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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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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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 ...

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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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.

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.

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...

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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I wonder why I particularly enjoy this? 🤔🐋

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…

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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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.

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!

We're heartbroken to witness the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

The climate crisis is here, now, and all around us.

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.

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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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…

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...

Hey it's us, "a shining example of success in the journalism industry"! 😀

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…

My latest, on nonprofit news! 📰🎉

Thanks to @judeisabella.bsky.social of @hakaimagazine.com, Chip Rowe of @highlandscurrent.bsky.social, and @nickpinto.bsky.social of @hellgatenyc.com for offering insights and to @leanderalphabet.bsky.social for helping guide my piece.

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