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.

Cave Divers Discover Ancient Ochre Mine In Mexico

Underwater paleontologists have discovered the first prehistoric ochre mine in the Americas, dating back thousands of years.

Freediving World Series Cancelled For 2020

Organizers for the 2020 Freediving World Series announced this week that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition has been canceled.

Aqua Lung Unveils New i470TC Dive Computer

Aqua Lung recently introduced its new, Bluetooth-enabled i470TC Dive Computer.

Australian Spearo Killed By Shark

An Australian diver was killed in a shark attack over the weekend, according to local news reports.

Dive Pirates Launch Virtual Challenge to Celebrate Diving While Landlocked

The Dive Pirates Foundation has found a fun way to continue one of its trip traditions while awaiting the lifting of travel restrictions.

Check Out U.S. Marine Sanctuaries Virtually This Summer

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries' fifth annual "Get into Your Sanctuary" celebration will be held virtually this year.

Ocean Photography Awards Submission Deadline Extended, 2020 Exhibition To Take Place Online

The inaugural Ocean Photography Awards winners’ exhibition will now take place online, and the deadline for submissions has also been extended, according to the competition's organizers.

PADI Launches ‘Dive Stories’ Podcast

The folks at PADI have launched a monthly "Dive Stories" podcast series that will feature a bunch of ocean lovers of all kinds.

New Netflix Docuseries ‘Home Game’ Features Freediving In The Philippines

Netflix's new documentary series "Home Game" shows freediving in the Philippines in one of its episodes.

Scuba Diver Magazine Returning To Dive Store Shelves

With lockdown restrictions in the UK being relaxed, the folks at Scuba Diver Magazine announced earlier this month that print copies will soon be available once again on dive store shelves.

RAID Partners With SANTI Diving To Develop Drysuit Training Program

RAID has announced a partnership with SANTI Diving to produce a new, brand-specific drysuit training program.

Lobster Unveils Neck Weight System Version 2

The folks that make the Lobster freediving neck weight system have unveiled Version 2 of their neck weight.

History of Diving Museum Holding Vintage Book Sale

The History of Diving Museum in Florida is holding a sale of a bunch of vintage diving books dating back to the 1950s.

Fiji Airways Unveils ‘Travel Ready’ Program For When Flights Resume

Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, recently outlined its plan for a return to flying once border restrictions ease and travel demand returns.

Kelly Walsh Follows In Father’s Footsteps To Challenger Deep

Kelly Walsh this past Father's Day weekend completed a dive to the Challenger Deep, the same patch of ocean bottom that his father Don Walsh did back in 1960.

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