SEVENSEAS Media
“Pioneering marine biologist whose expertise in gorgonian octocorals and technical diving is advancing our understanding of deep-sea ecosystems and climate resilience.”
Pohnpei 2025
August-September
Pohnpei Surf & Dive Club
Marcela Foundation
🪸 Methods in Mesophotic Research
3-week research expedition
Participate in ongoing mesophotic research, diving on the shear walls of Pohnpei, Ant (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Pakin.
Ocean Census
Taxonomy Award
Ocean Census award to advance species discovery of mesophotic gorgonians of the Indo-Pacific
“accelerating the pace of marine species discovery”
CASA
SOEST Wahine Award
Dr. Sonia J. Rowley wins UH CASA award:
“Deep Learning: Determining Environmental Drivers of Indo-Pacific Mesophotic Gorgonian Diversity.”
SOEST News
by Marcie Grabowski
The mysterious world of deep, Gorgonian corals
“Our understanding of gorgonians and their ecological importance has been greatly expanded by experts such as Dr. Sonia J. Rowley“
Cycloclypeus
Mesophotic Foraminifera
Publication
Depth associated changes in the community composition of symbionts of Cycloclypeus
New Location I 2025
December
Exact Dates Soon!
Explore where no rebreather divers have been before!
🪸 Methods in Mesophotic: Exploration
3-week expedition
Research planning & discussions with local partners are currently underway.
Click here to register your interest.
Pohnpei 2025
August-September
Pohnpei Surf & Dive Club
Marcela Foundation
🪸 Methods in Mesophotic Research
3-week research expedition
Participate in ongoing mesophotic research, diving on the shear walls of Pohnpei, Ant (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Pakin.
Fiji 2026
April
Ocean Ventures Fiji
🪸 Methods in Mesophotic: Research
3-week expedition
Participate in mesophotic research & exploration, diving where no technical divers have been before. Tranquil waters & grass roots accommodation.