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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.

Potential World Record Set For Deepest Underwater Model Photoshoot

This past weekend, a successful world record attempt for the deepest underwater model photoshoot took place with a fashion shoot titled "Wings in the Deep."

Latest Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report Describes An Ecosystem Under Pressure

A report recently released by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has concluded the overall outlook for the Great Barrier Reef remains one of future deterioration due largely to climate change.

BSAC encourages divers to take part in Great British Underwater Litter Pick

The British Sub-Aqua Club is encouraging its diving and snorkelling members to help clean the seas up and get involved with the Great British Underwater Litter Pick

Environmental Groups Laud US Court’s Decision On Protecting Imperiled Marine Species from Effects of Offshore Drilling

Environmental groups are applauding a US court's decision that strikes down an assessment used to govern how to protect endangered marine species from offshore oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

Ocean Advocates Applaud US Support for Reducing Plastic Production

News that the United States will support provisions in a global plastics treaty to reduce the production of new plastics, signaling a shift from its previous position, has been applauded by environmental advocates.

Social Media Online Academy For Dive Businesses and Professionals To Launch

A new service is launching that teaches dive businesses and instructors to become more self-sufficient at working social media and create a membership platform.

Newly Refurbished Emperor Divers Liveaboard Now Offering Alor Archipelago Itinerary

Emperor Divers has introduced a new itinerary which explores one of Indonesia’s last diving frontiers.

Alcatrazes Archipelago Named Mission Blue’s Latest ‘Hope Spot’

The Alcatrazes Archipelago off the coast of Sao Paulo, Brazil this week was named as Mission Blue's latest "Hope Spot."

Teenage Shark Attack Victim Recovering Well

A teenaged diver who was attacked by a pair of reef sharks off the coast of Belize is recovering at a hospital in Miami, Florida.

Ocean Photographer of the Year Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year contest have been revealed.

AIDA International Opens Applications For 4 Executive Positions

AIDA International announced it has opened applications for the 2025-2026 mandate for four "Executive Officer" positions.

How To Customize Your Suunto Dive Watch

Customizing a dive watch that matches your aesthetic taste — regardless of all the digital bells and whistles inside the watch itself — can be a lot of fun.

New ‘Debt-For-Nature’ Swap to Protect Indonesia’s Coral Reefs Launched

The US and Indonesian governments announced this week that they have signed a US$35 million (~€32 million) debt-for-nature swap to protect Indonesia’s vital coral reef ecosystems.

Voting Now Open For DEMA’s Diving Community Champion Award

Nominations have been submitted for DEMA's Diving Community Champion Award, and voting is now open.

Wakatobi Resort Expands Coral Protections

Wakatobi Resort has expanded its long-standing commitment to coral reef restoration and protection with a new Reef Health Assessment program and the addition of Julia Mellers as its in-house marine biologist.

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