Nate is a coastal sustainability leader who is deeply dedicated to conserving coastal and marine ecosystems and effectively managing the delicate balance between ecological preservation, economic development, and community needs. He has a demonstrated commitment to addressing critical coastal and marine conservation challenges while working closely with stakeholders and local coastal communities toward lasting, inclusive, and holistic change. Nate has been instrumental in promoting the sustainable management of Liberia’s coastal and marine ecosystems as the Blue Oceans Program Coordinator with Conservation International and Head of County Office at the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia. Talk to him about the impacts of distant water fishing on livelihood and food security.