ALT Promotional graphic from the World Ocean Assessment “Meet the Authors” series. A portrait of an ocean expert appears against a dark blue ocean-themed background with wave patterns. Large text reads, “The ocean is the planet’s life support system.” Supporting text states that science, traditional knowledge, and data are the foundation of ocean rights. The card identifies Dr. Antonio Di Natale of Fondazione Acquario di Genova ETS, Italy, as a Coordinating Author for Section 4, Chapter 2. World Ocean Assessment and UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea logos appear on the graphic.

ALT World Ocean Assessment “Meet the Authors” graphic featuring a portrait of an ocean expert on the right and a quotation on the left. The quote reads: “The ocean is the life support system of the planet, and we must take care of it. I am always available to discuss and share knowledge and experiences.” The card identifies Dr. Antonio Di Natale of Fondazione Acquario di Genova ETS, Italy, as a Coordinating Author for Section 4, Chapter 2. The design uses a dark blue ocean-themed background with UN and World Ocean Assessment branding.

ALT Dark blue World Ocean Assessment graphic with subtle wave patterns and large text reading, “600 experts. 86 countries. One ocean.” Supporting text explains that the Third World Ocean Assessment is the United Nations’ most comprehensive evaluation of the ocean and invites readers to explore its findings at woa.un.org. World Ocean Assessment and UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea logos appear in the design.

ALT Deep-sea photograph showing several pale octopuses attached to a rocky seafloor in a dark underwater environment. Overlaid campaign text states that the ocean is becoming home to more octopuses. The image is part of the World Ocean Assessment “Ocean Unknown” campaign and includes UN and World Ocean Assessment branding.

ALT Dark blue social media graphic from the United Nations World Ocean Assessment campaign “Ocean Unknown.” White text highlights a scientific finding that cephalopod numbers have increased worldwide since the 1950s, with 861 known species and 33 species discovered since 2017. The background features subtle wave patterns, with World Ocean Assessment and UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea logos.

ALT Dark blue promotional graphic from the World Ocean Assessment campaign “Ocean Unknown.” Large white headline reads “Discover the edges of what is known,” with the word “Edges” highlighted in orange. Supporting text invites audiences to explore unusual, deep-sea, and lesser-understood aspects of the ocean through the World Ocean Assessment website. Decorative wave patterns appear in the background alongside UN and World Ocean Assessment logos.

ALT World Ocean Assessment author profile card featuring a contributor holding a fishing rod against a blue ocean-themed background. A quote reads: “Small-scale fisheries are the largest group of ocean users and contribute substantially to society. My work focuses on working with and for small-scale fishers: their rights, values, livelihoods, and stewardship efforts.” The card identifies Nathan Bennett, Global Oceans Lead Scientist at WWF and Coordinating Author for Chapter 5 on equity, justice and human rights in the ocean.

ALT Portrait-style graphic from the World Ocean Assessment “Meet the Authors” series. A contributor stands holding a fishing rod against a dark blue ocean-themed background. Large text reads: “Equity, justice and human rights issues are widespread across the world's oceans.” Additional text notes that humanity and coastal communities rely on a healthy ocean for food, livelihoods and fisheries. The card identifies Nathan Bennett, Global Oceans Lead Scientist at WWF and Coordinating Author for Chapter 5 on equity, justice and human rights in the ocean.

ALT Promotional graphic for the Third World Ocean Assessment on a dark blue ocean-themed background. Large text states: “600 experts. 86 countries. One ocean.” Supporting text describes the assessment as the United Nations’ most comprehensive evaluation of the ocean and invites users to explore the findings at woa.un.org. UN Office of Legal Affairs, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea logos appear at the bottom.

ALT A weathered wooden pier extends into a calm blue sea beneath a lightly clouded sky.

ALT Meet the Authors card from the World Ocean Assessment featuring a portrait of a chapter author holding a globe, a jar of water, and a salt shaker. A quote on the card states: “The globe stands for the oceans, the sea salt for salt production, and the fresh water for desalination technologies. Together they represent our chapter: Desalination and Salt Production.” The author is identified as Mr. Archis Ambulkar, Engineering Instructor at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering, United States, and Coordinating Author for Chapter 8, Desalination and Salt Production.

ALT Meet the Authors card from the World Ocean Assessment featuring a portrait of a chapter author holding a tray with a globe, a jar of water, and a salt shaker representing desalination and salt production. Text reads: “For many water-stressed coasts, drinking water comes from the sea.” The card explains that desalination is a critical water supply strategy for water-stressed regions and coastal states, while noting challenges related to energy demand and impacts on marine ecosystems. The author is identified as Mr. Archis Ambulkar, Engineering Instructor at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering, United States, and Coordinating Author for Chapter 8, Desalination and Salt Production.

ALT World Ocean Assessment closing card with a blue ocean-themed background. Large text reads: “600 experts. 86 countries. One ocean.” Additional text states that the Third World Ocean Assessment is the United Nations’ most comprehensive evaluation of the ocean and invites audiences to search its findings. A call-to-action button displays “woa.un.org,” with United Nations Office of Legal Affairs and Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea branding at the bottom.

ALT "Meet the Authors" card featuring Professor Elizabeth J. Cottier-Cook holding seaweed. The card includes a quote explaining that seaweed supports the livelihoods of millions of people, that wild seaweeds are a potential resilient crop for the future, and that many key species lack adequate global protection.

ALT Promotional "Meet the Authors" card from the World Ocean Assessment. A marine scientist stands holding large seaweed. The card highlights the finding that some seaweeds in shallow and tropical regions are at risk of disappearing due to climate change and insufficient monitoring. The featured author is Professor Elizabeth J. Cottier-Cook, Coordinating Author for Chapter 4i: Macroalgae.

ALT Closing card for the Third World Ocean Assessment. Text states: "600 experts. 86 countries. One ocean." The card describes the assessment as the United Nations' most comprehensive evaluation of the ocean and directs viewers to woa.un.org for more information.

ALT Promotional poster for the United Nations World Ocean Assessment workshop on capacity-building for strengthening the ocean science-policy interface and scoping the Fourth World Ocean Assessment (WOA IV). The poster features UN and World Ocean Assessment logos, a group photo of workshop participants, and event details: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 28 September to 2 October 2026.

ALT Social media graphic from the World Ocean Assessment “Meet the Authors” series featuring Penny Vlahos of the University of Connecticut. The image shows Penny Vlahos standing against a dark blue ocean-themed background and holding a small oceanographic instrument used for measuring salinity. Text reads: “The ice in our global cooler is melting. And things will heat up faster.” Penny Vlahos is identified as a Professor at the University of Connecticut, United States, and Coordinating Author of Chapter 3, Trends in the physical and chemical state of the ocean.

ALT Social media graphic from the World Ocean Assessment “Meet the Authors” series featuring Penny Vlahos of the University of Connecticut. The image shows Penny Vlahos holding a historical salinity standard instrument against a dark blue ocean-themed background. Text includes the quote: “This is an old salinity standard, used by oceanographers to calibrate salinity measurements on expeditions until the 1980s.” Penny Vlahos is identified as a Professor at the University of Connecticut, United States, and Coordinating Author of Chapter 3, Trends in the physical and chemical state of the ocean.

ALT Closing card from the World Ocean Assessment “Meet the Authors” series featuring a dark blue ocean-themed background with wave patterns. Large text reads: “600 experts. 86 countries. One ocean.” Additional text states that the Third World Ocean Assessment is the United Nations’ most comprehensive evaluation of the ocean and invites viewers to explore its findings at woa.un.org. The card includes World Ocean Assessment and United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea branding.