At Atlantic Shark Expeditions (ASE), every trip out to sea goes deeper than just the thrill of cage diving. Behind each expedition is a purpose: advancing shark science and conservation. At the center of that mission is our nonprofit partner, the Shark Research Foundation Inc. (SRF).
The Shark Research Foundation Inc. is a registered not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing scientific knowledge, improving public perception, and promoting the conservation of sharks through research and education.
SRF leads research to better understand how sharks—and the ecosystems they help regulate—are responding to growing human pressures like climate change, habitat degradation, and overfishing. Their key research priorities include:
One of SRF’s current projects focuses on supporting the recovery of great white sharks in Atlantic Canada. This includes boat-based surveys to gather baseline population data and satellite tagging to track shark movement, identify critical habitat, and evaluate threats from aquaculture, tidal power, and fisheries.
You can explore where SRF-tagged sharks travel using their interactive shark tracking platform.
Atlantic Shark Expeditions plays a key role as both a platform and partner for SRF. Here’s how:
Each ASE expedition supports SRF’s scientific mission. With guidance from SRF Executive Director and lead scientist Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, ASE crews and guests collect photos for shark identification, document sightings, and contribute field observations to track behavior and biology. ASE’s vessel is a floating research station—and the trips make that possible.
We also welcome other scientific partners aboard, such as researchers from Dalhousie University, who study the health of local shark populations.
And this fall, Dr. Hammerschlag will be tagging free-swimming great white sharks using non-invasive techniques during ASE trips. The tags are provided by SRF, but the access, timing, and opportunity are made possible through ASE operations and guest participation.
ASE is proud to amplify SRF’s work. Through onboard education, social media, and community outreach, we help inform the public, encourage responsible engagement with sharks, and inspire donations to support research and conservation.
Whether you’re cage diving for science off Nova Scotia or supporting research from home, your participation matters. By helping ASE operate and funding SRF’s research, you’re contributing to a better understanding of sharks and a healthier ocean for everyone.
Together, we’re not just watching sharks—we’re helping protect them.
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