Ocean Collaborations

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#38 Angie Brathwaite: How Blue Alliance Manages...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/10/01

Marine conservation faces a tough reality: philanthropic grants are shrinking just as ocean crises accelerate. Drawing boundary lines only creates “paper parks” - marine protected areas lacking financial durability, enforcement, and authentic local ownership.In this episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher sits down with Angelique “Angie” Brathwaite, Director of Conservation and Science at Blue Alliance, to unpack what scalable, self-sustaining ocean protection looks like on the ground.With

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#37 Jan Maisenbacher: Who Regenerates the People...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/09/15

We talk constantly about regenerating the ocean - but who is regenerating the people doing the work?In my very first solo episode, I step behind the mic to get honest about ocean conference exhaustion, superficial networking, and change leader burnout. How do we move from passive panels to transformative retreats and radical collaboration? Tune in to Episode 37 for an intimate reflection on creating sanctuaries for impact, inner resilience, and what’s next for Ocean Collaborations in 2027.If my

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42:09

#36 Ihirau Piton: Pacific wisdom and communityaction...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/08/27

What if marine conservation began not with another boundary on a map, but with a question: who has lived with this ocean, and what do they already know?In this new episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher speaks with Ihirau Piton, a 23-year-old Tahitian anthropology student and Pacific youth leader. His starting point is disarmingly clear: “Protecting the ocean cannot come without protecting the people.”Ihirau takes us inside Tiaki Moana, a 2025 gathering that brought young people from

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#35 Clare Brook: Blue Marine Foundation

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/08/13

If you’ve spent any time in the corporate or NGO world, you know the “incremental” trap. We celebrate 2% gains while the system we’re trying to save is heading South at 100mph.My guest Clare Brook reached that breaking point in 2014. After 24 years in sustainable finance-pioneering ESG before it was a buzzword - she realized that moving the dial “gradually” through investor engagement wasn’t just slow; it was running out of time. She didn’t just want to nudge the needle; she wanted to change the

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43:43

#34 Arthur Dahl: Faith as a Catalyst for Ocean...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/07/27

I grew up in a small german village, deeply rooted in the rituals of the Roman Catholic Church. For around ten years in my childhood the church wasn’t just a building; it was the heartbeat of our community - a place where faith translated into collective action and a shared moral compass.Fast forward to my first major ocean conference in Nice in June 2025. Amidst the sterile policy halls and the data-heavy slides, I stumbled upon a movement that connected those childhood roots to my current mission:

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#33 Meaghan Cuddy: 11th Our Ocean Conference

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/07/10

Are you tired of attending yet another high-level environmental summit only to walk away feeling like you just witnessed another round of “blue blue blah blah”? For those of us working towards blue regenerative societies the gap between ambitious political declarations and real-world execution can be a source of frustration. We know what needs to be done, yet institutional inertia (and non- collaborative dialogue) continue to slow our progress.In episode #33 host and experienced conference designer

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49:05

#32 Arthur Tuda: Blue collaborative leadership in...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/06/04

Arthur is Executive Director of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and brings more than two decades of experience in marine conservation and marine protected area management. If you work in ocean conservation, marine policy, philanthropy, impact, or the blue economy, you probably know this feeling: there is no shortage of ambition. More targets. More declarations. More conferences. More language about transformation.And yet the hardest questions remain:* Who is actually

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39:29

#31 Dennis Fritsch: Re+Valuing Blue Natural Capital...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/05/20

Dennis Fritsch from Oceano Azul Foundation talks with host Jan Maisenbacher about the recently launched longterm initiative ‘Re+Valuing Blue Natural Capital’ of the London School of Economics and Oceano Azul Foundation. Because the real systemic challenge is how our world counts value. Our current economic system rewards “extraction” - taking things out of nature until it breaks. A dead fish at a market has a price, but a living fish keeping the sea healthy is worth zero in our books. This makes

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49:33

#30 王松林 Songlin Wang: 🇨🇳 Ocean Collaborations

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/04/30

The Missing Link: Can We Save the Ocean Without China?We all feel the urgency, but let’s be honest: are we just talking to ourselves? As ocean collaboration change agents, we often treat China like a “blackbox” - too big to ignore, yet too complex to reach. If you’ve feel isolated in your efforts to scale impact this episode is your “energizer”. We’re crossing the bridge to meet Songlin Wang, an “ocean-dadpreneur” who has spent 20 years building trust where others only saw walls.Thanks for reading

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#29 Birgit Liodden: The Ocean Opportunity Lab (TOOL)

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/04/16

Join Birgit Liodden and Jan Maisenbacher on an inspiring ocean collaboration ride. 🔥 Why you shouldn’t miss this episode:* A rare insider view (and new moratorium initiative!) on the fight against deep sea mining* Concrete pathways toward regenerative blue economy solutions* A glimpse into how community + technology can unlock system change (like the Female Founder & Owners Initiative, Guardians of the Arctic, 1000 Ocean Start-up Initiative )* And a deeply human reminder: 👉 The future of the

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#28 Peter Neill: #1 Ocean Collaborations Reflections

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/04/09

We’re thrilled to launch the very first Ocean Collaborations Reflections Episode - our new quarterly deep dive into ocean truths amid 2026’s chaos! Your hosts: Jan from Switzerland (almost 50, ocean newbie 😊) and Peter Neill (85-year ocean vet from the US 🗽). Peter built the World Ocean Observatory from scratch decades ago, shifting museums from dusty past to urgent ocean future. Jan started his podcast in Feburary 2025 - now we’re talking below the surface about should-could-must collaboration

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#27 Alice Guittard: Advancing a Sustainable Blue...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/03/26

🌊🎙️ What does collaboration look like when the ocean itself becomes a frontline?In Episode 27 we are joined by research scientist Alice Guittard. Set against the backdrop of the Black Sea - a region shaped by both ecological richness and geopolitical tension - this episode brings you into the heart of the now-concluded BRIDGE Black Sea project. And what emerges is not just a story of research, but of resilience…In this special, first-ever crossover between Ocean Collaborations and Reef Roundup

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#26 Wietse Van Der Werf: Sea Ranger Service

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/03/20

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 ServiceWietse 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

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#25 Andrew Lewin: Host of 'How to protect the ocean'...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/03/13

In this special “premiere collaboration” episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher speaks with veteran ocean podcaster and marine conservationist Andrew Lewin (host of How to Protect the Ocean). Join us as we reflect on the 13th World Ocean Summit from the Economist with Andrew sharing insights from his experiences having been at the summit. We are exploring ocean conservation, international collaboration, and the power of podcasting to inspire change. And: We developed a courageous

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#24 Jorge Ramírez: Participatory Ocean Science on...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/03/05

Our first episode from South America is out! AND: it is a milestone jewel in ocean collaboration…This episode became possible thanks to the media partnership of Podcast Ocean Collaborations at the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice in June 2025 organised from Ifremer & CNRS.From the heart of the Pacific Ocean, a brilliant beacon of hope is shining for all of us: Listen to the magical work of Jorge Ramírez, Co-Principal Investigator in Sustainable Fisheries at the Charles Darwin Foundation in the

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#23 Nathan Bennett: Ocean scientist @ WWF & IUCN

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/02/26

In this episode Nathan Bennett and Jan Maisenbacher discuss the future of the blue economy, marine protected areas, social equity, and the importance of civic engagement in ocean conservation. Learn more about the regenerative blue economy concept and discover how collaboration across sectors can drive sustainable and regenerative ocean practices.Nathan is Global Oceans Lead Scientist at WWF, Chair of the People & the Ocean Specialist Group at IUCN –CEESP, and professor at The University of British

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#22 One Year Ocean Collaborations: 11 top ocean podcasts

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/02/16

🌊 Happy 1st Birthday to the Ocean Collaborations Podcast! 🎂We are so happy to celebrate one year of inspiring ocean collaboration episodes.As a global media & community channel we share authentic ocean collaboration wisdom in times of geopolitical & multilateral crisis - from ocean change makers for ocean change makers to shape blue regenerative futures. 🥳 Here’s our gift episode to our worldwide listeners: 11 other inspiring and still producing ocean podcasts. And: we have a very special story

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#21 Janne Van Erten: The Ocean Cleanup

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/02/09

In this episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher speaks with Janne van Erten from Ocean Cleanup about the organization’s efforts to combat plastic pollution in the oceans. They discuss the significant impact of the Ocean Cleanup’s initiatives, including the 30 Cities Program aimed at reducing plastic flow from rivers into the ocean. This isn’t just about cleaning one river; it’s a strategic move to tackle the world’s most polluting waterways across Asia and the Americas. By focusing on

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#20 Marie-Céline Piednoir: Positive Ripple Consulting

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/01/23

In this episode of Ocean Collaborations, host Jan Maisenbacher speaks with Marie-Céline Piednoir, founder of Positive Ripple Consulting, about her journey from the corporate world to ocean conservation. They discuss the importance of personal responsibility in ocean awareness, the challenges of navigating a career in ocean conservation, and the role of women in this field. The conversation also explores the emerging blue regenerative economy and the significance of multilateralism in ocean

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#19 Autone Mululuma: EarthEcho Youth High Seas...

Ocean Collaborations ·

2026/01/09

On 17 January, the BBNJ Agreement (High Seas Treaty) officially enters into force – a historic step for global ocean protection. To mark this milestone, Episode #19 of Ocean Collaborations looks at what this agreement means far beyond coastlines, with youth collaboration and equity at the center.Jan Maisenbacher speaks with Autone Mululuma (20), a passionate climate justice advocate and one of the High Seas Youth Ambassadors based in Zambia. They discuss the significance of the High Seas Treaty,

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