John Liang

John Liang is the News Editor at DeeperBlue.com. He first got the diving bug while in High School in Cairo, Egypt, where he earned his PADI Open Water Diver certification in the Red Sea off the Sinai Peninsula. Since then, John has dived in a volcanic lake in Guatemala, among white-tipped sharks off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, and other places including a pool in Las Vegas helping to break the world record for the largest underwater press conference.

Shackleton’s Endurance Wreck Site Found

The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, the Endurance, has been found in the icy waters off Antarctica.

PADI, Blancpain Join Forces to Increase the Number of MPAs

PADI and Swiss watchmaker Blancpain are working toward increasing the number of marine protected areas (MPAs) around the globe over the coming decade.

Mirela Kardasevic Sets New Pool Freediving World Record

Croatia's Mirela Kardasevic this past weekend set a new women's freediving world record at the AIDA Croatia National Championship.

CMAS Bans Russian, Belarusian Athletes From Freediving Competitions

The World Underwater Federation has decided to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in CMAS-sanctioned freediving events, in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

RAID Updates Its Teaching Standards

The folks at Dive RAID International have released a major update to the training agency's teaching standards.

AIDA, CMAS Considering Banning Russian, Belarusian Athletes From Freediving Competitions

AIDA International and the World Underwater Federation (CMAS) are both looking into banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in freediving competitions.

Deptherapy To Launch New Direct Debit Program At GO Diving Show

British scuba diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy is launching its new Direct Debit program at the GO Diving Show this coming weekend.

Submissions Are Now Open For The 2022 U.N. World Oceans Day Photo Competition

The United Nations World Oceans Day 2022 Photography Competition is now open for submissions.

Garmin Unveils Descent G1 Series of Dive Computers

The folks at Garmin today introduced the Descent G1 series of watch-style dive computers.

Fourth Element Introduces Its New Rec Fins Made From Recycled Materials

The folks at Fourth Element have unveiled their new Rec Fins that are made from post-consumer plastic waste.

New Crowdfunding Campaign For Folding Fins Launched

Exotech has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the company's new Folding Fins.

RAID Launches Indoor Diver Program

Dive RAID International has introduced its new Indoor Diver program, a beginner's course for divers that prefer to dive in aquariums or other indoor facilities.

Northern Diver Unveils New Semi-Tech Wetsuit

The folks at Northern Diver have introduced their newest wetsuit, the Semi-Tech.

New ‘Whale Superhighways’ Report Released

The World Wildlife Fund and several partners have released a new report that gives the first truly comprehensive look at whale migrations and the threats they face across the oceans.

Scientists, Great Barrier Reef Tourism Operators Unite To Grow Coral

The Coral Nurture Program off Cairns, Australia has been “an unprecedented success."

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