We are eXXpedition

We lead ocean research missions to help people truly connect with the plastic crisis and discover their unique role in tackling it.

The problem is…

Plastic pollution is everywhere.
And yet – from the furthest ocean to deep inside our bodies – it’s so often out of sight.

We all want to act.
But with countless causes and no single fix, the real challenge is knowing what to do.

At eXXpedition, we think everyone has a role to play.

That’s why our mission is to get as many people as possible – with diverse skills, backgrounds and influence – to connect with the plastic problem and fulfil their unique role in tackling it.

Here’s how we do it

We take teams of women to sea to witness the plastic problem first-hand, contribute to groundbreaking scientific research and bring back stories that inspire change.

From science to stories.

Each mission contributes to world-class research, gathering data to pinpoint the sources of plastic pollution and shape upstream solutions.

Alongside the science, participants share powerful stories – from deck diaries to documentary films – that inspire action far beyond our crew.

The journey so far

It all began when Emily – our founder – uncovered 29 banned toxic pollutants in her blood – an alarming discovery that pushed her to connect the dots between plastic, the ocean and human health. This experience was one of the catalysts for eXXpedition’s first all-women voyage in 2014.

Find out more about ‘why women’ here.

Since then, eXXpedition has run 29 missions with 274 participants, of 41 nationalities and inspired action through scientific studies, global media coverage, a thriving online community, and collaborations with hundreds of partners.

In 2019 eXXpedition launched Round The World. This pioneering trip was cut short due to Covid but successfully completed virtuality.

More recently, eXXpedition has worked on upstream solutions with businesses, governments and communities across the world through the SHiFT Platform and Maldives SHiFT.

Now, after five years focused on land-based projects, eXXpedition is heading back to sea and launching an exciting new chapter.

eXXpedition Company Information

To achieve our mission, eXXpedition operates on a not-for-profit basis.

We are set up as two separate, but connected, entities:

eXXpedition C.I.C. is our non-profit, UK-registered, Community Interest Company. The purpose is to create positive change, focusing on advancing our science, storytelling, and community work.

eXXpedition Travel Ltd. is our travel tour operator. This company was created to handle the logistics of our expeditions and to comply with UK travel operator regulations.

The two organisations work together as one team. The expeditions run by eXXpedition Travel Ltd. provide the platform for the essential science and impact work driven by eXXpedition C.I.C.