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.

Sea For Yourself

Recent reviews by Joel Simon 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 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 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 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 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.