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FINstitute Member
Opportunities
From international shark expeditions to internships and research opportunities, all membership perks can be found here!
EXPEDITION 1:
MALDIVES
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What You’ll Learn / Experience
Photo ID & social network studies of tiger sharks
BRUV deployments and video analyses
Laser photogrammetry techniques and pregnancy studies
Classes on shark ecology & research methods with guest talks from some other epic organizations
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Trip Snapshot
Dates: 12–18 May 2026
Location: Fuvahmulah, Maldives
Focus: Tiger shark research + conservation methods
Who Can Join: FINstitute members with Advanced Scuba certifications
Group Size: Limited to 10 participants
Cost: $2200 US ($3043.99 CAD)
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Photo: Luca Asshauer
What’s Included
Accommodation (6 nights) - twin/double occupancy room
Domestic flights + airport transfers
15 scuba dives (with daily tiger shark dives)
Science workshops & hands-on training with experts
Collaboration with local Maldivian scientists and operators
Professional photo package
Breakfast
Extra charges: Single occupancy room - $20 US/night ($28 CAD/Night), Scuba gear rental - $30 US/Day ($42 CAD/Day)
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What Makes This Event Special
Unlike traditional lectures or aquarium visits, this trip places you directly in the action, observing on our liveaboard and research vessels alongside marine scientists and conservation leaders. Participants get to watch shark tagging procedures, a critical method for understanding shark movement, population health, and habitat use. Each tag deployed adds valuable data that informs global conservation strategies and helps protect threatened species.
FINstitute Observational Shark Tagging Trip
Join The FINstitute International for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: our Observational Shark Tagging Trip, an exclusive opportunity to experience marine science and conservation in action. This immersive expedition goes far beyond a typical field trip—it’s your chance to step into the world of shark research, observe meaningful science, and connect with a passionate community working to protect our oceans.
Dates: TBA
Cost: $420 CAD ($450 AUD)
Includes: Accommodation - 2 nights & all food
Who Should Join
This trip is designed for students, conservation advocates, and anyone eager to make a tangible difference in marine conservation. No prior field experience is necessary—just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a love for the ocean.