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October 8, 2018

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Previous post Helping us connect during eXXpedition North Pacific September 3, 2018
Next post Video: TOMRA shows our North Pacific crew sharing ocean plastic solutions! October 17, 2018
Our first expedition down, with the most incredibl Our first expedition down, with the most incredible crew! ⛵️

From Auckland to the Bay of Islands, it was a week filled with lots of sailing, science and true connection 🌊 

Water sampling across the Hauraki Gulf, coastal cleanup on Aotea Great Barrier Island, and conversations that brought new perspectives together.

An inspiring start to our global adventure - tracing ocean plastic back to its sources and working towards solutions that matter 💙

And it’s just the beginning... 🌍

Thanks to our partners:
Kensington: @kensingtontours 
UGA @universityofga 
Perkin Elmer: @perkinelmer 
Sustainable Coastlines: @sustainablecoastlines 
University of Auckland: @universityofauckland 
Sail Seven Sails: @sailsevenseas.windshift 

📸: 
Rowan Henthorn 
Rawinia Wikaira
Taylor Maddelene Myers
Britta Baechler

#eXXpedition
Some moments our crew will never forget… 💙 ⛵️

There were quiet mornings at sea, endless blue horizons, and the gentle rhythm of sailing north 🌊 

Like postcards from the ocean, each one a perfect snapshot in time✨

A different pace, and a deeper connection - to the ocean, and to each other.

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📸: 
Rowan Henthorn 
Rawinia Wikaira
Taylor Maddelene Myers
Britta Baechler
Harriet Atherton
Katie Giles
Our expedition comes at a critical moment for glob Our expedition comes at a critical moment for global ocean health and environmental policy. 

One of the priorities of our mission is to engage with policymakers across the globe, strengthening the evidence base and creating the agency and momentum needed to drive action. 

We were honoured to be joined by members of the British Consulate in Auckland (@ukinnewzealand) before setting sail, including the Consul General, Sophie Warner-Fog, the Deputy Governor to the Pitcairn Islands, Paul Greenhalgh, and the Director of the British Council, Natasha Beckman. 

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Before setting sail from Auckland, the crew did a Before setting sail from Auckland, the crew did a tour of Plastic Recycling New Zealand (PRNZ) processing plant. 

The facilities have a staggering projected capacity of processing 3,900 tonnes per year by 2027. The site processes post-consumer products into recycled plastic nurdles that are then used for a number of items, ranging from picture frames to coat hangers to construction materials. 

Giving waste a new identity is only part of the solution, but innovations like these help keep waste in the value chain for longer, preventing it from immediately entering landfill and the environment. 

Read more about the visit on our blog via the voyage link in bio. 

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📸: Britta Baechler & Taylor Maddalene Myers
Meet the incredible women sailing from Auckland to Meet the incredible women sailing from Auckland to Bay Islands ✨

Onboard the first voyage of our South Pacific expedition, we have scientists, engineers, consultants and entrepreneurs from New Zealand, UK, Turkey and the US. 🌏

Mission Leader: Rowan Henthorn (@ocean_row), Marine Scientist & Communicator

Taylor Maddalene Myers (@supfreescientist), Research Faculty member in the College of Engineering at @universityofga 

Rāwinia Wikaira (@rawiniawikaira_), Scientist

Britta Baechler, Director of Ocean Plastics Research at @oceanconservancy 

Katie Giles (@thelifeofkatieg), Laboratory Technician at @ImperialCollege

Harriet Atherton, Sustainability Consultant | supported by @rockwool_group

Maya Baneva Petkova (@maia5kova), Engineer

Isobel Vernon-Avery (@isobel_va), Circular Economy and Partnerships at @Arup

Lauren Hokenson (@lrhokenson), Social Entrepreneur & Sustainable Swimwear Designers

Zheng “Jinger” Zeng, Engineer | supported by @seeedstudio & @edgeaifoundation 

Sibel Bulay (@sibelbulay), Mechanical Engineer & Urban Affairs Editor

Skipper: Maisie Bristow (@maisie.bristow)

Mate: Hannah

Learn more about how each of these women use their unique super powers to tackle the plastic crisis on our site. 

And thank you to our partners at @finisterre for the great kit! 

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And we're off! 🇳🇿 For the first part of eXX And we're off! 🇳🇿

For the first part of eXXpedition South Pacific, we’re sailing from Auckland to the Bay of Islands 🌊

From water sampling across the Hauraki Gulf, to a coastal cleanup with Sustainable Coastlines on Aotea Great Barrier Island - where much of Auckland’s ocean-bound waste ends up.

We’ll continue sampling as we sail north, finishing in the Bay of Islands and connecting with local communities along the way.

Follow along to see what the crew gets up to 👀💙

Want to be part of a future trip? Tap the link in our bio to register your interest.

Thank you to our partners: 
Kensington: @kensigntontours
UGA: @universityofga
Perkin Elmer: @perkinelmer
Sustainable Coastlines: @sustainablecoastlines
University of Auckland: @universityofauckland
Sail Seven Sails: @sailsevenseas.windshift

📸: 
Sophie Bolesworth 

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Ready to turn adventure into impact? 🌊✨ Our Ready to turn adventure into impact? 🌊✨

Our 2026 - 2027 expeditions are calling! Applications are now open for:

Arctic: 12th Jul - 19th Jul 2026 
Antarctica: 28th Nov 2026 - 19th Dec 2026 
Caribbean I: 28th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027 
Caribbean II: 7th Jan - 14th Jan 2027 
Caribbean III: 18th - 26th Jan 2027 
North Pacific I: 15th Jul - 7th Aug 2027 
North Pacific II: 13th - 20th Aug 2027 

You’ll be part of the crew, contributing to research, exploring solutions and living closely with an inspiring global community.

We’re looking for curious, collaborative people who want to make a difference. 

If it feels like something you’d love to be part of, tap the link in our bio to explore and apply ⛵️

📸: 
xtrillion 

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Today is the day! ⛵️ ✨ We’re setting sai Today is the day! ⛵️ ✨ 

We’re setting sail on a global, all-women sailing expedition. Over the next year, we’ll be completing 10 expeditions with 10 unique crews travelling to the South Pacific, Arctic, Antarctica, Caribbean and North Pacific.

Starting in Auckland today, the first leg of the journey will take us across the South Pacific, sailing from New Zealand to Tonga. 🌊

This expedition will bring together diverse women from across the world to help fill critical gaps in our understanding of where ocean plastic comes from, tracing pollution back to its sources on land and helping to identify the most impactful solutions for change.

Follow along as we begin this next chapter 💙 

Want to know more about our mission? Tap the link in our bio!

Thanks to our partners
Kensington: @kensingtontours 
UGA: @universityofga 
Perkin Elmer: @perkinelmer 
Sustainable Coastlines: @sustainablecoastlines 
University of Auckland: @universityofauckland 
Sail Seven Sails: @sailsevenseas.windshift 

📸: 
eXXpedition
Sophie Bolesworth
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Eleanor Church Lark Rise Pictures
Sally Earthrowl

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Say hello to our Founder, Emily Penn as she shares Say hello to our Founder, Emily Penn as she shares the story behind how and why eXXpedition began ✨ 

Her journey has been a whirlwind of adventure and discovery, and through eXXpeditions around the world she has given hundreds of women the opportunity to go on a journey of their own ⛵️

What drives Emily the most is empowering a diverse group of people to find their role in tackling the plastic crisis 💪 Since setting sail 12 years ago, eXXpedition has welcomed 274 participants from 41 nations around the world! 🌍

We can’t wait to get back out on the water this year, with expeditions planned across every ocean 🌊

Want to be part of a future mission? Tap the link in our bio to be the first to know!

Thanks to our partners: 
@kensingtontours
@perkinelmer 
@universityofga 

#eXXpedition
#EarthDay
Who are we? We’re eXXpedition! All-women ocean Who are we?

We’re eXXpedition! All-women ocean research missions, investigating ocean plastic pollution, and turning science into action 🌊✨

Each trip brings together women from all backgrounds, using their unique skills to tackle one of our planet’s biggest challenges.

Want to learn more or be part of the journey? Head to the link in our bio and visit our 'About Us' page 💙

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