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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.

Canyon Of Caprera Named Mission Blue’s Latest Hope Spot

Mission Blue announced this week that the Canyon of Caprera located off the Italian coast has been designated as the latest Hope Spot.

Conservation Groups Back In Court To Expand Ship Speed Rule To Protect Endangered Right Whales

Conservation groups were back in US federal district court recently, working to obtain a deadline for US government action on a 2022 proposed expanded vessel speed rule designed to protect North Atlantic right whales.

Fast Company Names PADI To World’s Most Innovative Companies List for 2024

PADI has been named to Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies list.

Aqualung Unveils New AXIOM i3+ BCD

Aqualung has introduced its newest buoyancy compensation device, the AXIOM i3+.

Stream2Sea, 4Ocean Partner On New Sunscreen Balm

The folks at 4Ocean and Stream2Sea have partnered to launch a new sunscreen balm that both shields the skin from the sun as well as protects marine ecosystems.

Crowdfunding Project Underway For The LEFEET P1 Underwater Scooter

A crowdfunding campaign for the latest version of the LEFEET underwater scooter is underway.

Initiative Underway To Improve Weather Forecasting Around US Offshore Wind Farms

The US Energy Department, NOAA and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have launched an 18-month initiative to gather extensive weather, ocean and wildlife data near the sites of five US offshore wind farms.

Underwater Art Celebrates ‘Avatar’ Movie And The World’s Oceans

Underwater photographer Christy Lee Rogers recently released a collection of photographs as part of the "Keep Our Oceans Amazing" campaign associated with the movie "Avatar: The Way of Water."

SEALAB 60th Anniversary Celebration Planned For July 2024

In July 1964, a group of pioneers led by US Navy Captain George Bond achieved the world's first-ever, open-ocean saturation dive via SEALAB.

PADI, GoPro Announce New Specialty Course

GoPro and PADI this week announced a new specialty course designed to train divers how to best use GoPro's family of action cameras.

NOAA Takes One Step Closer to Designating National Marine Sanctuary Off Hawaii

NOAA has released draft designation documents proposing a national marine sanctuary in the marine portions of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument off Hawaii.

Florida Passes Ban On Intentionally Releasing Balloons

The Florida state legislature recently passed a bill that would ban the intentional release of balloons.

Aqualung Group Will Start Shutting Down Its Technisub Facility In Genoa

The Aqualung Group announced this week it would undertake a "progressive shutdown" of its manufacturing activities at the company's Technisub facility in Genoa, Italy.

PranaMaya Announces Dates For Spring And Fall 2024 Azul Freediving Challenges

The folks at PranaMaya have announced the dates for the 2024 editions of the Azul Freediving Challenges at the Cenote Yum Kin in Mexico.

Apeks Diving’s New MTX-RC Limited Edition Regulator Is Now Available

Apeks Diving have announced that their new MTX-RC Limited Edition regulator is now available for purchase.

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