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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)

Photo: Luca Asshauer

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

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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.

EXPEDITION 2: HERON ISLAND

Join The FINstitute for a transformative 8-day marine science adventure on Heron Island, one of the most pristine and wildlife-rich islands on the Great Barrier Reef. This expedition blends hands-on fieldwork, real shark and turtle encounters, guided research training, and the magic of living and learning on a remote coral cay.

Dates: August 7 - 14, 2026

Cost: TBD

What’s Included:

  • Accommodation at Heron Island Research Station (7 nights, bunk-style student housing)

  • Round-trip ferry transfers from Gladstone to Heron Island

  • All meals provided by HIRS (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • Daily snorkelling sessions (reef flat, lagoon, and reef slope)

  • All science workshops, lectures, and data-collection training

  • Reef walks with expert-led ecology interpretation

  • FINstitute media session + professional photos/video access

  • Access to HIRS facilities: labs, classrooms, aquaria, common areas

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