#26 Wietse Van Der Werf: Sea Ranger Service

#26 Wietse Van Der Werf: Sea Ranger Service

From Ocean Collaborations by Ocean Collaborations from Jan Maisenbacher

March 20, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

Jan Maisenbacher interviews Wietse van der Werf about the Sea Ranger Service and its innovative approach to marine conservation and community support.

How can we protect our ocean while also helping our coastal communities? In our latest episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher talks with Wietse van der Werf. He is the founder of the Sea Ranger Service , a bold social enterprise that is changing how we think about marine conservation. 🚢 10 (!) years of ocean impact: Sea Ranger Service Wietse believes that to save our seas, we must move beyond traditional charity. His “impact business model” treats ocean health as a service that creates real jobs. By using a business structure, he can scale faster and stay independent. This approach shows that doing good for the planet can also be a sustainable way to run a company. Key topics of this episode * SeaRanger Service’s impact on ocean restoration and youth employment * Innovative funding models for marine conservation * Cross-sector partnerships with navy, industry, and government * Seagrass restoration as a climate and biodiversity solution * The role of social entrepreneurship in ocean health Why social entrepreneurship works for the ocean * It creates a steady flow of money that does not depend only on grants or donations. * It allows for faster growth by using proven…

People in this episode

Host: Jan Maisenbacher

Guest: Wietse van der Werf

Topics covered

  • marine conservation
  • social entrepreneurship
  • ocean health
  • youth employment
  • funding models
  • cross-sector partnerships
  • climate solutions

Keywords

  • ocean protection
  • impact business model
  • seagrass restoration
  • economic success
  • marine conservation funding
  • social entrepreneurship
  • ocean restoration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sea Ranger Service

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