Ariella Simke — Scuba Diving and Science Journalist
Ariella Writes
About science, travel, environmental conservation and outdoor recreation.
“It is such a pleasure to work with Ariella, She is detailed and data-oriented, crystal clear in her workplace communication, and her published work is original, accessible, and elegant. She's a star”
-Claudia Kolker, Associate Director of Intellectual Capital, Rice Business
What People Are Saying
“Working with Ariella has been an absolute pleasure. It’s rare to find someone so aligned in values and vision, our collaboration always felt seamless. Her clear communication, quick turnaround, and meticulous attention to detail made the process effortless. Her passion for the ocean and creative storytelling shines through in her work. I'm looking forward to collaborating with her again in the future!”
— Francesca Page, Visual Artist, Writer and Conservation Photographer
“Ariella is an engaging, thorough, and conscientious researcher. She always asked the right questions. She was always easy to reach and communicated well in advance of our meetings. Ariella is a lifelong learner and will take any comments/edits to heart and incorporate them effectively. I'd welcome the opportunity to work with her again!”
— Tori Spence-McConnell, NOAA Regional Aquaculture Specialist, former Seafood Watch Senior Aquaculture Scientist
“Ariella is an efficient and independent problem solver, as well as exceptionally creative. She is mature beyond her years, highly organized, and articulate. I give her my highest recommendation”
— Stefan Kaluziak, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Northeastern University
“Ariella is intelligent, hard-working, and has a strong motivation to succeed. Her communication skills are excellent”
-Art Seavey, Monterey Abalone Company
“Ariella is an outstanding speaker. I have been lucky enough to have her present on her career path and passions for my marine ecology students over several years. Ariella is easy to work with and is always a highlight of the year. As a guest in the classroom she is able to connect with and inspire the students”
— Gillian Ashenfelter, Lick-Wilmerding High School
“Ariella immediately exceeded our expectations and we were consistently impressed with her enthusiasm and eagerness for her work. She is a capable self-starter who can adapt to a variety of tasks and situations”
— Rebecca Hanson, Former Director of Conservation, Squam Lakes Association
