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.
SCP Marine Innovation Introduces x2 Underwater Jet Pack
SCP Marine Innovation has introduced a new, wearable underwater jet pack that is mounted on the diver's forearms.
"This unique delivery system generates powerful vectored thrust, amplifying movements of the user's arms...
Women Divers Hall Of Fame To Get Six New Inductees
The Women Divers Hall of Fame will induct six new members this year.
The Class of 2014 includes:
Barbara Allen: Pioneer, Instructor, Ocean Advocate
Kristine Barsky: Marine Biologist, Environmentalist, Author, Videographer
Emma L....
Mares/Head Finalizes Agreement To Acquire SSI
As first reported last week by DeeperBlue.com, Mares/Head announced today the finalization of an agreement to acquire Scuba Schools International, effective January 1, 2014.
As the two companies said in...
New Rules Prohibiting Scuba Spearfishing Off West Hawaii Signed By Governor
Hawaii Governor Neil Abercormbie has signed new rules that officially prohibit spearfishing whilst Scuba Diving.
The state’s Board of Land and Natural Resources approved a draft of the rules this...
Intova Introduces New, Multicolored Lensport Ring Accessory
Hawaii-based Intova has introduced new, lensport rings accessory that allows users to customize their cameras with four different colors.
Retailing at $9.99, the COLORS accessory is designed to fit either...
Light & Motion Introduces Three New Dive Lights For 2014
Monterey, California-based Light & Motion has introduced three new SOLA dive and video lights for the upcoming year.
The 2014 Sola models offer unprecedented power and performance to enhance the...
Fantasea Line Releases New Waterproof Housing For Canon PowerShot G16 Camera
Fantasea Line has released a new waterproof housing for the Canon Powershot G16 camera.
The FG16 housing is certified to a maximum depth of 60 meters (200 feet), according to...
KickStarter Campaign For New 360-Degree Camera Mirror Lens Under Way
Cameraman and lens builder Dan Burton and mirror maker Thomas Seidl have developed a new lens containing a small mirror that gives just about any camera a 360-degree view...
Shark Angels Auctioning Specially-Designed SCUBAPRO Wetsuit
Want to own a really exclusive piece of equipment?
Shark Angels is auctioning a unique SCUBAPRO 5/4 Everflex wetsuit with its own specific design.
Benefits of the Everflex suit include:
Diamond span...
David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes To Receive Achievement Award At Our World Underwater Expo
Our World Underwater will bestow its 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award to longtime underwater photographer David Doubilet and his wife, aquatic biologist Jennifer Hayes, at the organization’s annual dive and...
Save Our Leatherbacks Operation Is Vivid-Pix’s First Non-Profit Program Partner
Save Our Leatherbacks Operation (S.O.L.O.), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the critically endangered Leatherback Turtle, is the first charity involved with a new non-profit program created by...
Underwater Explorer Jill Heinerth Wins Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal
Pioneering underwater explorer Jill Heinerth has been awarded the inaugural Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
Heinerth, a Suunto brand ambassador, received the prestigious...
Watershot Unveils Prototype Underwater Camera DSLR Lens For iPhone & Galaxy
Watershot this week unveiled a prototype underwater DSLR camera lens at DEMA Show 2013 in Orlando that can be attached to Watershot’s waterproof housings for iPhone and Galaxy smart...
Unified Team Diving Introduces Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Board At DEMA Show
Unified Team Diving has figured out a really cool way to combine scuba diving with stand-up paddle boarding (SUP).
UTD developed an inflatable stand-up paddle board that has places to...
iDive Introduces Latest Version Of iPad Underwater Case At DEMA Show
iDive introduced the latest version of its iPad underwater housing at DEMA Show 2013 in Orlando this past week.
The latest version sports a new "balance module" in the back...
