Oliva Patterson

Oliva Patterson is the executive director of Friends of the Environment, an Abaco-based environmental advocacy group. She has been an outspoken advocate for the protection of marine ecosystems in The Bahamas, particularly in light of recent incidents that threaten the delicate balance of local reefs. Following the grounding of the barge Brooklyn Bridge, she urged for accountability and environmental restoration, emphasizing the need for legislation to impose fines on those responsible for damage to coral reefs. Patterson has highlighted the importance of these ecosystems for both environmental health and the livelihoods of local fishermen and tour operators.