Emily Eliese Cohen

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Join date: Mar 5, 2026

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Emily Cohen is an environmental studies enthusiast who volunteers with The Persaud Foundation as a science communication writer. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Sciences & Political Science from University of California, Santa Barbara, & an M.A. in Climate & Society from Columbia University.

In addition to being a volunteer with The Persaud Foundation, she is also a volunteer with GlacierHub, where she covers stories about glaciers, climate science, & mountain communities. She is the primary writer for our "Disasters at Sea" article series.

Posts (4)

Jul 23, 2026 ∙ 6 min

Disasters At Sea: Mangrove Forest Degradation

Introduction A story about forests may seem unrelated to marine biology, but there is one unique tree that actually plays a critical role in supporting marine life. Mangrove trees are tropical plants that grow in wet soil frequently submerged in saltwater by the tides. Their “prop roots” branch down into the water providing habitat and nursery grounds for many marine organisms. Mangroves protect shorelines by absorbing waves and preventing erosion. They are also efficient carbon sinks, yet...

Jun 23, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Disasters At Sea: Ocean Acidification

Introduction In the 200 years since the Industrial Revolution began, humanity has been rapidly releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere — but it doesn’t always stay there. Our oceans absorb 30% of the carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere, and it’s changing the chemistry of the water through a process known as ocean acidification. In this article, we’ll describe exactly how ocean acidification occurs, its impacts on marine life, and what solutions are underway. The Disaster: Ocean...

May 23, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Disasters At Sea: Mass Coral Bleaching Events

Introduction As climate change progresses, marine systems are in increasingly hot water – literally. Water has a high heat capacity and as such our oceans have absorbed 90% of the excess heat created by greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere. These warming waters have led to four major global coral bleaching events. The fourth and most devastating started in 2023 and is ongoing. In this article, we’ll dive into the mechanisms behind coral bleaching, the impacts of bleaching events, and what can...