Dr. Sonia J Rowley

Evolutionary Marine Biologist
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Dr. Sonia J. Rowley

Scientist • Gorgonian Octocorals • Evolution

Rebreather Diver • Expedition Leader

Integrating >41 years Diving Experience with

Scientific Research & Exploration

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.

Timor-Leste 2025

PRICES

Research Exploration where no rebreather divers have gone before!

🪸 Methods in Mesophotic: Exploration

3-week research expedition

Working with local communities & government agencies to discover new species to science.

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Pohnpei 2026

Dates TBC

Nihco Marine Park

Marcela Foundation

🪸 Methods in Mesophotic Research 

3-week research expedition

Over 10-yrs of mesophotic research, diving on the shear walls of Pohnpei, & Atolls Ahnd (UNESCO Site), & Pakin.

2025 Expedition

New Location I 2026

December

Exact Dates Soon!

🪸 Methods in Mesophotic: Exploration

3-week research expedition

Participate in mesophotic research, conservation, & community outreach where research at these depths has not been possible before.

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Affiliation

Research Faculty

Scientific Associate

Research Associate

Fellow

Fellow FN’18

Fellow

Funding and Support