After completing the Sea Ranger Bootcamp, a new group of Sea Rangers from both the Netherlands and the United Kingdom has officially joined the Sea Ranger Service, each bringing with them a personal story, a passion for nature, and the drive to restore our oceans and coastal environments.
This year’s Sea Rangers include Anne van Hoesel, Bai Klap, Boje Boogaerdt, Jilles Sijbrandij, Kas Ridder, Phaedra van Kerrebrouck, Roos van Belle, Beithean Arwen Dayton-Oxland, Danielle Bishop, Fry Hopkins, Lily Jurgens, Naomi Roesner, Rosie Paul, Sam Kerby, and Sam Tellyn. Together, they bring an inspiring mix of experience, creativity, and determination to the Sea Ranger Service, each one contributing to a shared mission to safeguard the ocean for future generations.
Different paths, shared purpose
No two Sea Rangers followed the same path to get here. Some came straight from academic backgrounds in marine science, geography, or environmental sustainability. Others joined from careers in healthcare, events management, or youth work. What connects them all is a desire to work hands-on, outdoors, and in service of a cause that truly matters.
Sea Rangers like Anne found their way back to the natural world after time spent in offices, while others, such as Roos and Kas, brought creativity, curiosity, and a love for practical work into the environmental field.
Across the North Sea, their UK counterparts come from equally diverse walks of life. Some had already spent years working outdoors. Others had left behind careers in the service or healthcare sectors, searching for something more aligned with their values. For some, the Sea Ranger Service represents a career shift. For others, it’s a personal transformation.
Taking action for the planet
While each Sea Ranger brings their own motivation, what unites them is their willingness to act. Joining the Sea Ranger Service isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle grounded in teamwork, discipline, and impact. Whether restoring seagrass or supporting environmental monitoring, every action they take plays a role in protecting our marine ecosystems.
Their work is hands-on, physically demanding, and often far from the public eye. It’s also deeply fulfilling. “Whether it’s being out in the field or learning new skills as a team, the work pushes you in the best way possible. It’s rewarding to know it actively protects oceans,” says Phaedra van Kerrebrouck, a Sea Ranger.
An international force for change
This year’s team is more international and more multidisciplinary. The combination of Dutch and British Sea Rangers reflects our growing cross-border collaboration and shows the power of uniting diverse people around a common environmental mission.
Each Sea Ranger brings something essential: scientific insight, field experience, creative thinking, or different perspective. Together, they form a powerful team driven by care for our coasts and seas.
Their journey has only just begun, but already their presence is being felt. Whether offshore or on land, in restoration sites or research zones, they are leading by example, proving that with action, courage, and community, real change is possible.
If you’d like to learn more about this year’s Sea Rangers and get to know the people behind the mission, visit our Team page to read their full bios. And if you’re feeling inspired and want to find out how you can become a Sea Ranger yourself, head over to our Bootcamp page to learn about the training programme and how to apply.
