Kathryn (Kat) Roy is a marine scientist and part-time travel writer who has lived on the Outer Banks for more than a decade. She has always loved the ocean and has aspired to live in a place where she could worship its beauty, while dedicating herself to protecting it--so being able to call the Outer Banks home has been a dream come true. Author of StayingAfloatBlog.com, Kathryn combines her passion for coastal travel with eco-friendly adventures. Follow her @staying_afloat_.