Dr. Sonia J Rowley

Evolutionary Marine Biologist
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Dr. Sonia J. Rowley

Scientist • Gorgonian Octocorals • Evolution

Rebreather Diver • Expedition Leader

Integrating >40 years Diving Experience with

Scientific Research & Exploration

Sir David Attenborough Award for Fieldwork

Featured on the cover of Science

Featured at the Steinhart Aquarium Twilight Zone Exhibit

Featured in Diver Magazine & more…

Research

Gorgonians • Mesophotic • Evolution • Genomics • Rebreathers • Reefs • Ecology • Deep Experiments

Expeditions 

Research • Expeditions • Training • Rebreathers • Exploration

Engagement

To share is the most powerful tool for change.

Hawai’i 2025

Spring (TBC)

Kona Honu Divers

🪸 Methods in Mesophotic: Primer

Prepare for expedition research at mesophotic depths in the crystal clear waters of Hawai’i.

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Wakatobi – Postponed!

Postponed!

Wasage Divers, Indonesia

🪸 Methods in Mesophotic: Primer

🪸 Methods in Mesophotic Exploration

Explore the far reaches of the Wakatobi, Indonesia, diving the unexplored mesophotic reefs, and sleeping on uninhabited atolls and islands.

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Pohnpei 2025

Starting June 2025

Pohnpei Surf & Dive Club

🪸 Methods in Mesophotic: Primer

🪸 Methods in Mesophotic Research 

Participate in ongoing mesophotic research and experimentation on the shear walls of Pohnpei, Ant, and Pakin.

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Affiliation

Research Faculty

Scientific Associate

Research Associate

Fellow

Fellow FN’18

Fellow

Funding and Support