We believe
in healthy seas
and a healthy future, freed from plastic.

Common Seas is on a mission to stop the flow of plastic pollution, to protect our ocean, our health and our future.


We are expert collaborative partners, driving systemic change with commitment and a courageous spirit, to protect our ocean, our health, and our future.

Our programmes are centred on:

Leading policy changes through partnerships with governments, providing technical expertise and convening the right stakeholders for action.

Commissioning research and raising awareness of the human health impacts of plastics to inspire and motivate change.

Empowering and equipping children, through their schools, to stop the flow of plastic pollution.

We work with countries that are most affected by plastic, particularly SIDS and developing coastal economies, supporting a just transition to a future freed from plastic pollution.

Meet the team

UK Headquarters

Country Projects

Indonesia

Executive Committee & Special Advisors

Working at Common Seas

We’re a committed, collaborative team. Our small but dynamic international crew brings together a wide range of skills and expertise, with a passion for the mission and open-minded approach.

We’re proud to be part of a vibrant network, working as professionals with pragmatism, humility and respect. We value the diversity of experience and the power of the collective.

We love people who take the initiative, approaching our mission with courage. We'll support and encourage development and our collaborative approach offers great opportunity for responsibility.

We’re currently recruiting for a PA and Projects Coordinator to join our team at Exeter Science Park. To find out more, please email recruitment@commonseas.com for more information and a detailed job description.

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