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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.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Will Build A New Sea Otter Rehab Facility

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has announced it is expanding its sea otter surrogacy efforts by building a new sea otter rehabilitation facility.

Lizard Uses A Bubble To Dive And Breathe Underwater

Researchers have determined a certain species of lizard can breathe underwater by producing a particular kind of bubble over its nostrils.

Ocean Liner To Become World’s Largest Artificial Reef Off Florida Coast

The former ocean liner SS United States is slated to become the world's largest artificial reef.

Another Entangled North Atlantic Right Whale Spotted Off Canadian Coast

Yet another entangled North Atlantic right whale was recently spotted in Canadian waters.

DEMA Launches ‘Dive Pros Of Canada’ Pilot Program

The Diving Equipment & Marketing Association has launched a new initiative shining a spotlight on its international members and the local diving industries, communities and professionals around the world.

Ropeless Fishing Gear gets Preliminary Approval

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) recently voted to approve the use of ropeless, or on-demand, fishing gear in the black sea bass fishery from North Carolina to Florida.

Herbert Nitsch’s Autobiography Now Available For Purchase

Champion freediver Herbert Nitsch's book "Breathing Is Overrated: An Autobiography About Human Potential, A Pioneering Spirit and the Deepest Dive On a Single Breath" is now available for purchase.

The Florida Current, One Of the World’s Fastest, Has Stayed Remarkably Stable

A new study has found that the strength of the Florida Current, the beginning of the Gulf Stream system and a key component of the global Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), has remained stable for the past four decades.

Suunto Ocean Dive Computer To Integrate ‘ZoneSense’ Technology ‘Later This Year’

If you're in training for a freediving competition, the folks at Suunto have introduced a new technology that measures your exercise intensity.

DEMA Prepping Divers For Upcoming California Spiny Lobster Season

California's 2024/2025 Spiny Lobster Season opens at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, September 27th, 2024 and DEMA is once again sharing its safety tips.

US Coast Guard Holding Hearings This Week On Titan Submersible Incident

The US Coast Guard this week began a series of hearings to investigate the 2023 loss of the Titan submersible and the five people on board.

Dolphin Project Lauds Disney’s Decision To Remove Dolphins, Manatee From ‘Seas With Nemo’ Attraction

The Dolphin Project is applauding Walt Disney World's recent announcement that it will be moving its three dolphins and a manatee out of its "The Seas With Nemo and Friends" attraction.

BSAC Joins Clean Water Sports Alliance

The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) is joining other water sports’ governing bodies to call for change to protect UK waters by demanding stronger action from the government and industry to address water pollution.

Rafael Fernández Caballero Wins Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 Contest

Rafael Fernández Caballero has been named the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 for his image of a rare Bryde's whale about to consume a heart-shaped baitball.

Tamara Davison Recounts the Job Of Safety Freedivers At Depth Competitions

The ongoing AIDA Freediving Depth World Championship off the French coast couldn't happen without a crew of trained safety freedivers on hand.

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