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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.

Former DAN Researcher To Receive Prestigious NOGI Science Award

Dr. Richard Vann has been selected by the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences for induction into the academy’s 2014 Fellow Program, otherwise known as the “NOGI” Science Award. The...

New Freediving Magazine Launched

Freedive Magazine is a brand-new, quarterly digital magazine, dedicated exclusively to freediving. Issue one is out now and features video interviews from the latest world record-breaking freedivers, training tips, freediving...

Scubaverse.com Launches New Directory Website

Scubaverse.com launched its directory website this week: "As with the Scubaverse Dive Centre and Resort Directory app, anyone that visits the Scubaverse Directory website can rate, review and recommend dive...

Underwater Breathing Gill Being Developed

UPDATE: This product has been proven as a scam after the creators admitted so after launching a crowdfunding site.  You can read more here. It's almost like something "Q" would...

New Underwater Dive Decal Introduced

St. Pete Beach, Forida-based Diver-ID.com is offering scuba divers a better way to identify themselves to their dive buddies and dive team, no matter how much their gear makes...

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...

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