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.

Maldives Government Responds To Anti-Shark Killing Activists

The Maldives government this week responded to concerns that the country is contemplating legalizing the killing of sharks in its waters, saying that's in no way the case.

Blue Nature Alliance Aims To Protect 18 Million Square Kilometers Of Ocean

A new conservation effort founded by a group of nonprofit organizations is looking to protect 18 million square kilometers (7 million square miles) of the ocean over the next five years.

Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Forms Educational Partnership With Florida Electric Utility Company

The Florida Power & Light Company recently announced a partnership with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to help teachers, students and families learn about Florida’s environment and wildlife.

US Government Reviewing Whether To List The Shortfin Mako Shark As Endangered

The US government is looking into the possibility of adding the Shortfin Mako Shark to the Endangered Species List.

A Marriage Proposal 36 Feet Underwater

If you're going to propose to the love of your life, you might as well do it underwater.

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Releases Report On 2020 Marine Debris Removal

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation has released a report on the marine debris removal work it supported in 2020 at the Florida Keys and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuaries.

How To Help The Caymans Government Stem The Onset Of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

The Cayman Islands government is asking for Divemasters to help with putting antibiotics on reefs to protect them from Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.

DAN Europe Shares Consensus Medical Updates On Diving and COVID-19

The Divers Alert Network Europe has issued some updated information about diving and COVID-19.

AIDA and CMAS Are Collaborating To Hold The 2021 Tampa Bay Apnea Challenge

If you plan to compete in the 2021 Tampa Bay Apnea Challenge, you'll be able to do it under either AIDA or CMAS rules.

Scuba Show 2021 Canceled

Scuba Show 2021, scheduled for the weekend of May 22 in Long Beach, California, has been canceled and will be pushed back to 2022.

Portsmouth’s Mary Rose Gets U.K. Government Grant

The Mary Rose has received a British government grant to help the Trust that maintains the old ship recover from the pandemic and to reopen in line with government guidelines.

‘The ANZAC Dive’: Australian, New Zealander Dive To Challenger Deep

Australian Tim Macdonald and New Zealander Rob McCallum this week set a depth record for both nations.

Scientists Are Developing A Really Cool New Navigation System To Help UUVs Find Their Way In The Ocean Depths

Scientists are developing special navigation systems that allow unmanned underwater vehicles to navigate the ocean depths for longer periods, gathering scientific data as they go.

Mural Added To Miami School To Commemorate Florida Shark Fin Ban

A new mural was painted on the wall of a school this week in Miami, Florida to commemorate the passage of legislation banning the shark fin trade.

Marine Debris Isn’t Always Small And Easily Removed

Marine debris can sometimes be a lot bigger, as in actual boats themselves washed up on beaches after major storms, and disposing them can be a real hassle.

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