Robert Dinwiddie is a science writer specializing in educational illustrated books on astronomy, cosmology, earth science, and the history of science. He has written or contributed to more than 50 books, including the DK titles Universe, Space, The Stars, Science, Ocean, Earth, and Violent Earth. He enjoys travel, sailing, and stargazing.

Philip Eales studied physics at University College London. As well as writing about earth science topics, he runs a computer graphics company specializing in the visualization of geographical and astronomical data. He is the coauthor of Ocean: The Definitive Visual Guide, Universe: The Definitive Visual Guide, and Ocean: The World's Last Wilderness Revealed.

Sue Scott is a marine biologist, underwater photographer, writer, and consultant. Scott is a coauthor of Ocean: The Definitive Visual Guide. She studied marine biology at the University of Bangor and has worked for both the Marine Nature Conservation Review team and the Field Studies Council of the Nature Conservancy Council.