Nate Miller

As the director of global practice, Nate Miller oversees various initiatives undertaken by Global Fishing Watch’s applied research, analysis and capacity development, and country outreach teams. He also leads the organization’s efforts and contributions to the Joint Analytical Cell, a collaborative initiative that produces key insights to combat illegal fishing and bolster fisheries management. By synchronizing efforts, Miller , helps advance program priorities through collaborative and co-developed projects with key stakeholders. 

With a background in marine biology, Miller brings more than 15 years of research experience to the Global Fishing Watch team, including several seasons conducting research in Antarctica. His prior work focused on marine organisms, including coastal invertebrates and benthic fishes, and their response to environmental changes such as ocean warming, acidification, and hypoxia. 

Miller earned a doctorate in zoology from Michigan State University, along with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Linfield College and a master’s degree in data science from the University of New Haven.