ALT An autumnal view of Wilbur Cross as sun rays peer through turning leaves.

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.

ALT A colorful sunrise over Horsebarn Hill and Jacobson Barn. Specs of purple, pink, blue, and orange mix together for a scenic view on a summer morning.