Marty M. Snyderman

Residing in Solana Beach, CA, Marty Snyderman is the Marine Life Editor for Dive Training Magazine and the long time author of the magazine, What\'s That, Behind The Lens, and Always Learning columns. He is also an Emmy Award winning cinematographer, still photographer, author and speaker specializing in issues concerning marine wildlife and the marine environment. His still photography has appeared in numerous books and magazines, and his work has been used by aquaria around the world. Marty also teaches seminars in underwater photography and digital workflow around the country and in dive destinations around the world. Marty serves on the Board of Advisors to the Shark Research Institute and works with the San Diego Oceans Foundation in a variety of ways. Along with partner Mary Lynn Price, Marty has released a DVD entitled Sharks And Their Kin, a comprehensive, menu-driven piece containing stunning images and wonderful behavioral sequences that primarily deal with the natural history of sharks and rays.

When I travel to a dive destination, I go to dive. So, what I hope to see in the operator and in the operation is an honest enthusiasm for diving. I love going to places where people are excited about what their diving has to offer and what they have to share with their guests. I want water time, and I hope to be able to dive when I want to within reason depending upon their staffing and to dive for as long as is safe.