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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.

Diana Thomson Named Oceana’s New Board Chair

Ocean conservation group Oceana has announced new leadership for its international Board of Directors.

US Government Releases Updated Guidance For Noise Effects On Marine Mammals

The US National Marine Fisheries Service this week issued updated guidance for assessing the effects of noise pollution on marine mammals.

Large Plastic Bag Found In Washed-Up Whale Calf’s Stomach

An emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf was recently found washed ashore on Butler Beach in St. Augustine, Florida.

Azores Establishes Largest Marine Protected Area Network In The North Atlantic

The government of the Azores has created the largest network of marine protected areas in the North Atlantic, covering a staggering 300,000 square kilometers/115,830 square miles.

Do Coral Reefs Have Legal Rights?

The world is in the midst of the world’s largest-ever coral bleaching, due to over a year of rising ocean temperatures.

New Population Estimate Finds North Atlantic Right Whales Still Swimming Along the Edge of Extinction

A new estimate from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium finds that the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population remains at risk of extinction with only around 372 whales.

Proposed Artificial Reef Off US Air Force Base On Florida Coast Moves Forward

The US Defense Department has found that an environmental impact statement for a proposed artificial reef off the Florida coast won't be needed.

Celebrate National Marine Sanctuary Day With Live events on NMSF’s Instagram

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is celebrating National Marine Sanctuary Day this week with a pair of live panels on the organization's Instagram page.

Diveheart to Host DEMA Seminar On Building a Better Adaptive Dive Briefing

If you're attending this year's DEMA Show in Las Vegas next month and are interested in adaptive diving, the folks at Diveheart might have something that tickles your fancy.

DEMA Activates Disaster Assistance Program to Aid Those Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

If you're a dive pro planning on attending this year's DEMA Show in Las Vegas but were impacted by the recent hurricanes that slammed the southern USA recently, the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association is offering a means to help get you there.

Surf-fur Looking For Scuba Diving Pro-Ambassadors

Outerwear company Surf-fur has announced the launch of its Pro-Ambassador Program, designed specifically for scuba divers who tackle cold water conditions to pursue their underwater passions.

US Government Officially Designates Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

As part of Indigenous Peoples Day holiday celebrations, the US Government has officially designated 4,543 square miles/11,766 square kilometers off the California coast as the country's 17th national marine sanctuary.

NASA Astronaut To Be Featured Speaker At Fins Attached Gala In November

Michael Gernhardt, being both a NASA astronaut and an engineer with deep knowledge of extreme environments, brings a unique perspective to ocean conservation.

Kateryna Sadurska Sets New CMAS Women’s CNF World Record

Ukraine's Kateryna Sadurska nabbed the women's gold medal as well as a new world record at the CMAS Depth World Championships in Kalamata, Greece.

Alexey Molchanov Comes Oh-So-Close To Setting CMAS World Record

Champion freediver Alexey Molchanov had his eyes set on a Constant Weight with Bifins world record this week at the CMAS Depth World Championships in Kalamata, Greece.

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