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.
Veterans, PETA Urge US Navy To End Decompression Tests on Animals
US Navy veterans and People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are calling on senior military leaders to end decompression sickness experiments on animals.
US Government Proposes Tweaking Sea Turtle Release Rules For Commercial Fishermen
The US government is proposing some tweaks to the rules that govern the safe handling of sea turtles unintentionally caught by commercial longline fishermen.
‘Endless Ocean: Luminous’ Nears Release On Nintendo Switch
The new diving simulation video game "Endless Ocean: Luminous" will be available for purchase next month.
CMAS Publishes Limited-Edition 65th Anniversary Commemorative Book
The World Underwater Federation (CMAS) has released a new book commemorating the organization's 65th anniversary.
NOAA Investigating ‘Abnormal’ Fish Behavior In Florida Keys
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is investigating reports of "abnormal" fish behavior in the Lower Florida Keys.
Tech Diver Jared Hires Dies In Diving Accident
Jared Hires, a stalwart in the tech diving community, died yesterday while diving the Plura cave system in Norway.
Ocean Awards Gala Honorees Announced
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation this week announced the names of the people who will be honored at the Ocean Awards Gala on June 4th in Washington, DC.
Dive RAID International Unveils New ‘Independent Diver’ Program
The folks at Dive RAID International this week unveiled a new course aimed at making divers competent in self-rescuing themselves in instances where their dive buddy might not be as experienced.
Second Edition Of Scuba Industry Market Size Report Released
The second edition of the Scuba Industry Market Size Research Report has been released, the Business of Diving Institute announced.
Yet Another North Atlantic Right Whale Found Dead
NOAA Fisheries announced this week that yet another dead North Atlantic right whale had been spotted off the US East Coast.
BSAC Sets Dates For 2024 Conference
The British Sub-Aqua Club has announced the date of its first conference since 2019.
New ‘Chamber Divers’ Book Releases Later This Month
"Chamber Divers" tells the saga of the scientists – men and women – who made it possible for Allied troops to breathe and scout underwater.
US Government Restores Endangered Species Regulations Weakened By Trump
The US government this week issued a series of regulations -- previously weakened by the Trump administration -- meant to restore protections for endangered species and their habitats.
Engineers Have Designed A New Kind of Artificial Reef
Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed an artificial reef that mimics the wave-buffering effects of coral reefs and provides pockets for marine life.
Check Out This New Documentary On Deep Sea Mining
The Ocean Foundation recently released a new documentary about the dangers of deep seabed mining.
