The “OCEAN TITANS” series anchors analysis and insight from United Nations leading representatives, policy makers, industry and academic leaders charting a new course for the “Decade of Ocean Action” acceleration in saving our oceans with innovative, legislative and strategic solutions. The series will showcase Ocean science, supported by capacity development and how essential it is not only to inform SDG 14 but also other SDGs that have an ocean dimension.

The World Ocean Council (WOC) is a global, cross-sectoral ocean industry leadership alliance committed to “Corporate Ocean Responsibility”, developed by and for the private sector, with a unique and multi-sectoral approach to address cross-cutting issues affecting ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship of the seas.

The WOC believes that responsible and coordinated Ocean Business Community efforts are essential to a healthy and productive global ocean and its sustainable use, development and stewardship by a responsible Ocean Business Community.

The WOC Network includes 35,000+ ocean industry stakeholders around the world. The WOC is recognized or accredited by numerous U.N. agencies and other international organizations as the credible, global leadership body on ocean business and sustainability.