Emily Simeral Roberts
@emsimrob.bsky.social
Director of Digital Engagement & Advocacy at Ocean Conservancy by way of Human Rights Campaign and GW Athletics | She/her | H2P | Washington, DC
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Don't be a fossil fool. Offshore drilling is dirty, dangerous and has devastating consequences for our ocean.
The Trump administration's proposal for the drastic expansion of drilling, including areas where oil and gas development has never taken place, is a recipe for disaster.
🔗 bit.ly/44oD30n
The Trump administration's proposal for the drastic expansion of drilling, including areas where oil and gas development has never taken place, is a recipe for disaster.
🔗 bit.ly/44oD30n
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Don't be a fossil fool. Offshore drilling is dirty, dangerous and has devastating consequences for our ocean.
The Trump administration's proposal for the drastic expansion of drilling, including areas where oil and gas development has never taken place, is a recipe for disaster.
🔗 bit.ly/44oD30n
The Trump administration's proposal for the drastic expansion of drilling, including areas where oil and gas development has never taken place, is a recipe for disaster.
🔗 bit.ly/44oD30n
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⚠️ Plastics are pushing threatened species closer to extinction. But just how much plastic does it take to kill ocean animals? The lethal dose is much smaller than you might think…
🔬 Explore our NEW landmark peer-reviewed study: bit.ly/4o4BxHQ
🔬 Explore our NEW landmark peer-reviewed study: bit.ly/4o4BxHQ
November 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
⚠️ Plastics are pushing threatened species closer to extinction. But just how much plastic does it take to kill ocean animals? The lethal dose is much smaller than you might think…
🔬 Explore our NEW landmark peer-reviewed study: bit.ly/4o4BxHQ
🔬 Explore our NEW landmark peer-reviewed study: bit.ly/4o4BxHQ
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This year, we’re celebrating 40 years of impact for marine life and communities around the world through the International Coastal Cleanup®! 🌊
Our CEO, Janis Searles Jones, has a special message for volunteers like YOU as we celebrate this milestone.
Join the movement: SeaTheChange.org
Our CEO, Janis Searles Jones, has a special message for volunteers like YOU as we celebrate this milestone.
Join the movement: SeaTheChange.org
October 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This year, we’re celebrating 40 years of impact for marine life and communities around the world through the International Coastal Cleanup®! 🌊
Our CEO, Janis Searles Jones, has a special message for volunteers like YOU as we celebrate this milestone.
Join the movement: SeaTheChange.org
Our CEO, Janis Searles Jones, has a special message for volunteers like YOU as we celebrate this milestone.
Join the movement: SeaTheChange.org
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We’re in Belém, Brazil, at #COP30 to anchor our ocean in climate change solutions.
Our ocean is bearing the brunt of the changing climate and has been for decades, but it’s ALSO the home of climate solutions. Take action with us: https://bit.ly/4r9D2aH
Our ocean is bearing the brunt of the changing climate and has been for decades, but it’s ALSO the home of climate solutions. Take action with us: https://bit.ly/4r9D2aH
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We’re in Belém, Brazil, at #COP30 to anchor our ocean in climate change solutions.
Our ocean is bearing the brunt of the changing climate and has been for decades, but it’s ALSO the home of climate solutions. Take action with us: https://bit.ly/4r9D2aH
Our ocean is bearing the brunt of the changing climate and has been for decades, but it’s ALSO the home of climate solutions. Take action with us: https://bit.ly/4r9D2aH
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🌊 NEW WAVES, SAME MISSION 🌊
We've refreshed our brand and launched a new website! Same unwavering commitment to ocean protection, now with a bold new look that matches the urgency of our work.
Explore our new digital home: OceanConservancy.org
We've refreshed our brand and launched a new website! Same unwavering commitment to ocean protection, now with a bold new look that matches the urgency of our work.
Explore our new digital home: OceanConservancy.org
October 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌊 NEW WAVES, SAME MISSION 🌊
We've refreshed our brand and launched a new website! Same unwavering commitment to ocean protection, now with a bold new look that matches the urgency of our work.
Explore our new digital home: OceanConservancy.org
We've refreshed our brand and launched a new website! Same unwavering commitment to ocean protection, now with a bold new look that matches the urgency of our work.
Explore our new digital home: OceanConservancy.org
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HUGE news: The High Seas Treaty has been ratified and will go into effect next year. This is a historic win for our ocean and planet! 🎉
So, what does this mean? 🤔 ⤵️
So, what does this mean? 🤔 ⤵️
Nations ratify the world's first treaty to protect international waters
The first treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year after being ratified by the 60th nation, Morocco.
apnews.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
HUGE news: The High Seas Treaty has been ratified and will go into effect next year. This is a historic win for our ocean and planet! 🎉
So, what does this mean? 🤔 ⤵️
So, what does this mean? 🤔 ⤵️
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Mad Men star John Slattery is taking on one of his most important roles yet: ocean advocate! 🌊
September 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Mad Men star John Slattery is taking on one of his most important roles yet: ocean advocate! 🌊
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A successful New York Climate Week is in the books! Watch our Director of International Climate and Clean Energy @shaminis.bsky.social break down some of what we accomplished. https://bit.ly/3YqjgtT #ClimateWeekNYC
September 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A successful New York Climate Week is in the books! Watch our Director of International Climate and Clean Energy @shaminis.bsky.social break down some of what we accomplished. https://bit.ly/3YqjgtT #ClimateWeekNYC
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Today, we're celebrating 53 years of passionate, determined work to protect our blue planet.
And this year is extra special, because we’re celebrating another incredible milestone: 40 years of the #InternationalCoastalCleanup! 🌊🚮🏖️
Join us to #SeaTheChange:
SeaTheChange.org
And this year is extra special, because we’re celebrating another incredible milestone: 40 years of the #InternationalCoastalCleanup! 🌊🚮🏖️
Join us to #SeaTheChange:
SeaTheChange.org
September 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Today, we're celebrating 53 years of passionate, determined work to protect our blue planet.
And this year is extra special, because we’re celebrating another incredible milestone: 40 years of the #InternationalCoastalCleanup! 🌊🚮🏖️
Join us to #SeaTheChange:
SeaTheChange.org
And this year is extra special, because we’re celebrating another incredible milestone: 40 years of the #InternationalCoastalCleanup! 🌊🚮🏖️
Join us to #SeaTheChange:
SeaTheChange.org
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In the 20 years since #HurricaneKatrina, America's hurricane forecasts have become faster, sharper + better at saving lives. But the engine behind those gains, @noaa.gov, faces dramatic proposed budget cuts that would slow or even reverse this progress.
Here's what's at risk: https://bit.ly/3Vkv6Eu
Here's what's at risk: https://bit.ly/3Vkv6Eu
August 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In the 20 years since #HurricaneKatrina, America's hurricane forecasts have become faster, sharper + better at saving lives. But the engine behind those gains, @noaa.gov, faces dramatic proposed budget cuts that would slow or even reverse this progress.
Here's what's at risk: https://bit.ly/3Vkv6Eu
Here's what's at risk: https://bit.ly/3Vkv6Eu
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Our ocean is warming, and the consequences are devastating.
You can take action to combat a changing climate: oceanconservancy.org/action-cente...
You can take action to combat a changing climate: oceanconservancy.org/action-cente...
Blue whales have gone silent, and that has scientists worried
A dense pool of warm water dubbed ‘The Blob’ drove unprecedented temperature increases in the Pacific Ocean, affecting the blue whale’s primary food source
www.the-independent.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our ocean is warming, and the consequences are devastating.
You can take action to combat a changing climate: oceanconservancy.org/action-cente...
You can take action to combat a changing climate: oceanconservancy.org/action-cente...
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⚠️ We humans have made Florida water inhospitable to manatees, and we desperately need solutions to fix the damage done, or we could lose these gentle giants forever.
✍️ Add your name and call on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to re-list manatees as an endangered species now: bit.ly/47Gr6pk
✍️ Add your name and call on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to re-list manatees as an endangered species now: bit.ly/47Gr6pk
August 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
⚠️ We humans have made Florida water inhospitable to manatees, and we desperately need solutions to fix the damage done, or we could lose these gentle giants forever.
✍️ Add your name and call on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to re-list manatees as an endangered species now: bit.ly/47Gr6pk
✍️ Add your name and call on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to re-list manatees as an endangered species now: bit.ly/47Gr6pk
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🚨 BREAKING: 🚨
Today, the draft global plastics treaty text was released and we are alarmed and disappointed. ⚠️
Today, the draft global plastics treaty text was released and we are alarmed and disappointed. ⚠️
August 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
🚨 BREAKING: 🚨
Today, the draft global plastics treaty text was released and we are alarmed and disappointed. ⚠️
Today, the draft global plastics treaty text was released and we are alarmed and disappointed. ⚠️
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Our ocean is pretty incredible. 👀
Scientists say they cruised the ocean in a deep-sea submersible and came across an undiscovered ecosystem | CNN
While exploring the ocean in a deep-sea submersible, scientists say they discovered a flourishing ecosystem capable of sustaining life without sunlight.
www.cnn.com
August 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Our ocean is pretty incredible. 👀
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If we are going to end plastic pollution, we need a strong and ambitious #PlasticsTreaty that covers the full lifecycle of plastics. We can't miss this shot—our ocean and our future depend on it.
🗣️ Add your name now: bit.ly/3URWWrr
🗣️ Add your name now: bit.ly/3URWWrr
August 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
If we are going to end plastic pollution, we need a strong and ambitious #PlasticsTreaty that covers the full lifecycle of plastics. We can't miss this shot—our ocean and our future depend on it.
🗣️ Add your name now: bit.ly/3URWWrr
🗣️ Add your name now: bit.ly/3URWWrr
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We’re in Geneva for the final round of plastics treaty negotiations—it could be our last chance to meet the plastics crisis with the urgency & ambition it demands.
We can't delay any further. We're calling for the strongest treaty possible to combat plastic pollution: bit.ly/451rlcZ #PlasticsTreaty
We can't delay any further. We're calling for the strongest treaty possible to combat plastic pollution: bit.ly/451rlcZ #PlasticsTreaty
August 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We’re in Geneva for the final round of plastics treaty negotiations—it could be our last chance to meet the plastics crisis with the urgency & ambition it demands.
We can't delay any further. We're calling for the strongest treaty possible to combat plastic pollution: bit.ly/451rlcZ #PlasticsTreaty
We can't delay any further. We're calling for the strongest treaty possible to combat plastic pollution: bit.ly/451rlcZ #PlasticsTreaty
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To solve the plastics crisis, we can make the greatest impact by:
✅ reducing production
✅ improving waste management
✅ cleaning up
Ahead of #InternationalCoastalCleanup season, there’s no better time to remind ourselves of the positive impacts of cleanups. Dive in: bit.ly/4m146p2 #PlasticFreeJuly
✅ reducing production
✅ improving waste management
✅ cleaning up
Ahead of #InternationalCoastalCleanup season, there’s no better time to remind ourselves of the positive impacts of cleanups. Dive in: bit.ly/4m146p2 #PlasticFreeJuly
July 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
To solve the plastics crisis, we can make the greatest impact by:
✅ reducing production
✅ improving waste management
✅ cleaning up
Ahead of #InternationalCoastalCleanup season, there’s no better time to remind ourselves of the positive impacts of cleanups. Dive in: bit.ly/4m146p2 #PlasticFreeJuly
✅ reducing production
✅ improving waste management
✅ cleaning up
Ahead of #InternationalCoastalCleanup season, there’s no better time to remind ourselves of the positive impacts of cleanups. Dive in: bit.ly/4m146p2 #PlasticFreeJuly
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"The most harrowing fact this Shark Week is that the plight of sharks has never been greater. And the scariest thing in the ocean isn’t a shark, it’s plastic pollution." 🦈 🚯
More from our own Nick Mallos for #SharkWeek and #PlasticFreeJuly: oceanconservancy.org/blog/2025/07...
More from our own Nick Mallos for #SharkWeek and #PlasticFreeJuly: oceanconservancy.org/blog/2025/07...
July 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"The most harrowing fact this Shark Week is that the plight of sharks has never been greater. And the scariest thing in the ocean isn’t a shark, it’s plastic pollution." 🦈 🚯
More from our own Nick Mallos for #SharkWeek and #PlasticFreeJuly: oceanconservancy.org/blog/2025/07...
More from our own Nick Mallos for #SharkWeek and #PlasticFreeJuly: oceanconservancy.org/blog/2025/07...
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Our Protect Where We Play Tour is making its second stop this weekend at the @wnba.com All-Star Game, bringing reusable cups to the annual event for the first time! 👏
Check out some highlights from our first stop with Coldplay.👇 #ProtectWhereWePlay
Check out some highlights from our first stop with Coldplay.👇 #ProtectWhereWePlay
July 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our Protect Where We Play Tour is making its second stop this weekend at the @wnba.com All-Star Game, bringing reusable cups to the annual event for the first time! 👏
Check out some highlights from our first stop with Coldplay.👇 #ProtectWhereWePlay
Check out some highlights from our first stop with Coldplay.👇 #ProtectWhereWePlay
such a fun partnership to work on! #sharkweek is right around the corner… 👀🦈
#SharkWeek is almost here! 🦈
@oceanconservancy.org is proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery to turn fascination into action for our blue planet. 🌊
We’re celebrating sharks for being awe-inspiring, all while working to protect the ocean they depend on. 🌎
oceanconservancy.org/SharkWeek/
@oceanconservancy.org is proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery to turn fascination into action for our blue planet. 🌊
We’re celebrating sharks for being awe-inspiring, all while working to protect the ocean they depend on. 🌎
oceanconservancy.org/SharkWeek/
July 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
such a fun partnership to work on! #sharkweek is right around the corner… 👀🦈
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How are you making a difference this #PlasticFreeJuly?
Be sure to mark off your ✖️Plastic Free July bingo board ✖️ and keep us posted on your accomplishments all month long!
Be sure to mark off your ✖️Plastic Free July bingo board ✖️ and keep us posted on your accomplishments all month long!
July 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
How are you making a difference this #PlasticFreeJuly?
Be sure to mark off your ✖️Plastic Free July bingo board ✖️ and keep us posted on your accomplishments all month long!
Be sure to mark off your ✖️Plastic Free July bingo board ✖️ and keep us posted on your accomplishments all month long!
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The U.S. leads the world in plastic waste.
Our new United States of Plastics report shows how all 50 states + D.C. are tackling plastic pollution. Every state matters. Every policy counts.
Is your state stepping up?
OceanConservancy.org/UnitedStatesOfPlastics
@oceanconservancy.org #PlasticFreeJuly
Our new United States of Plastics report shows how all 50 states + D.C. are tackling plastic pollution. Every state matters. Every policy counts.
Is your state stepping up?
OceanConservancy.org/UnitedStatesOfPlastics
@oceanconservancy.org #PlasticFreeJuly
Ending the plastic pollution crisis requires a collective national effort, and every state has a critical role to play. 🇺🇸
How does your home state fare with tackling plastic pollution? Check out our United States of Plastics report now: OceanConservancy.org/UnitedStatesOfPlastics 📈 #PlasticFreeJuly
How does your home state fare with tackling plastic pollution? Check out our United States of Plastics report now: OceanConservancy.org/UnitedStatesOfPlastics 📈 #PlasticFreeJuly
July 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The U.S. leads the world in plastic waste.
Our new United States of Plastics report shows how all 50 states + D.C. are tackling plastic pollution. Every state matters. Every policy counts.
Is your state stepping up?
OceanConservancy.org/UnitedStatesOfPlastics
@oceanconservancy.org #PlasticFreeJuly
Our new United States of Plastics report shows how all 50 states + D.C. are tackling plastic pollution. Every state matters. Every policy counts.
Is your state stepping up?
OceanConservancy.org/UnitedStatesOfPlastics
@oceanconservancy.org #PlasticFreeJuly
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This year, we're celebrating the 40th International Coastal Cleanup! We're building a cleaner, plastic-free ocean and planet—together. 💪👏
Find a cleanup event near you, join the global movement and #SeaTheChange.
🌊 OceanConservancy.org/ICC
#PlasticFreeJuly
Find a cleanup event near you, join the global movement and #SeaTheChange.
🌊 OceanConservancy.org/ICC
#PlasticFreeJuly
July 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This year, we're celebrating the 40th International Coastal Cleanup! We're building a cleaner, plastic-free ocean and planet—together. 💪👏
Find a cleanup event near you, join the global movement and #SeaTheChange.
🌊 OceanConservancy.org/ICC
#PlasticFreeJuly
Find a cleanup event near you, join the global movement and #SeaTheChange.
🌊 OceanConservancy.org/ICC
#PlasticFreeJuly