Joel Simon

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Joel Simon entered the world at 5:18 a.m. on May 28, 1951 and has rarely been awake that early since. He is a travel operator [www.seaforyourself.com/] , marine biologist and freelance photographer [www.JoelSimonImages.com ]with over 20 years of experience in leading group tours. He has designed and directed educational travel programs on all seven continents and has traveled to over 100 countries worldwide. He is the President of Sea for Yourself, a travel company offering small group marine ecology programs for snorkelers of all ages and skill levels to destinations worldwide. During his tenure as Snorkeling Editor for Skin Diver Magazine, he published dozens of articles on snorkeling technique and destinations, many of which can be found on the Sea for Yourself website. He lives in Menlo Park, California with his wife and three children.

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Underwater Bonaire

Underwater Bonaire

Snorkelling in Netherlands Antilles

For over 25 years, this small, arid Dutch island located only 50 miles north of Venezuela, has carefully guarded its primary resource---a lush band of ...

Snorkelling around Roatan

Snorkelling around Roatan

Snorkelling in Honduras

In contrast to most other Caribbean destinations, many of Roatan’s reefs feature a broad shallow terrace of luxuriant lettuce coral, edged by dramatic ...

Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling in Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The Great Barrier Reef is appropriately described by superlatives. It's the largest organic structure ever created on the planet. At 1250 miles long, ...

Snorkeling Palau

Snorkeling Palau

Snorkelling in Palau

The islands of the Republic of Palau, scattered across the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, are a literal paradise, a place where the tropical sun sparkles ...

Vanua Levu snorkeling spots

Vanua Levu snorkeling spots

Snorkelling in Fiji

Starting in California where I live, Fiji is one of the most accessible South Pacific snorkeling destinations. Besides the remarkable reefs, Fiji fits ...

Joel Simon has written 6 reviews. See more »

Joel Simon has reviewed 6 countries.