Thursday, June 3, 2021

Snorkeling St. John’s Salt Pond Bay


A mechanical and forensic engineer with a career that spans several decades, Paul Angelides operates his own firm in Syosset, New York. For part of each year, he lives on St. John, the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Among his other recreational pursuits, Paul Angelides is an avid snorkeler.

One of most popular snorkeling destinations on St. John is Salt Pond Bay. To reach this saltwater enclave, visitors must complete a quarter-mile hike on the Salt Pond Bay Trail in Virgin Islands National Park.

Skirted by a white sand beach, Salt Pond Bay has exceptionally clear water that is great for snorkeling. The two large rock formations near its center provide a welcoming environment for a broad spectrum of aquatic life including tropical fish, sea turtles, stingrays, and giant hermit crabs. The bay also offers exceptional snorkeling along its rocky eastern coast. Among this area’s various rock formations, it supports colorful coral reefs and underwater fields of seagrass.

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