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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.

Whale Sharks Off St Helena Island Featured In Award-Winning Film

One of the world's most remote inhabited islands is causing a stir on the international stage, with "Bone Shark Island" showcasing St Helena’s unique marine life -- specifically whale sharks.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Seeking New CEO

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has announced it is seeking a "dynamic and visionary individual" to become its next chief executive officer.

XDEEP’s RADICAL Frameless Mask Now Available in Size S

The folks at XDEEP announced they have introduced a new version of their existing RADICAL Frameless Mask -- the RADICAL S, designed specifically for individuals with narrower facial features.

Paul Toomer Leaves RAID

Paul Toomer, the well-known and charismatic leader and part-owner of RAID International, announced today he is leaving the dive training agency.

AIDA Seeks Safety Divers For Upcoming World Depth Championships

AIDA announced this week it is seeking a team of 12 safety divers for the upcoming Freediving Depth World Championships.

Could A New Gel Boost Coral Reef Restoration?

Scientists have developed a gel that improved coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times.

Presidents of CMAS Continent Zones Join the CMAS Board of Directors

CMAS has announced that the presidents of the CMAS continental confederations would now be included in the organization's Board of Directors.

Vertical Blue Freediving Competition Announces 2025 Dates

The Vertical Blue freediving competition will take place at Dean's Blue Hole in the Bahamas from July 1st to 11th of this year, organizers announced this week.

DAN Launches New Boat Diving For Pros Course

The Divers Alert Network has launched a new course in its "Continuing Education for Dive Professionals" program, focusing on risk mitigation on dive boats.

Check Out The Short Film ‘Unwrecked’

A new short film that features freediving called "unWRECKed: What the Ocean Taught Me" was released recently, starring freediver Bingqian Gao.

New Study: 99.999% of the Deep Ocean Remains Unseen

A new study reveals that only a minuscule fraction of the deep seafloor has been imaged.

All-Female Liveaboard Dive Trip To The Red Sea Being Organized

A new all-female liveaboard trip in the Red Sea is being organized to celebrate PADI Women's Dive Day in July.

Rork Media Buys Scuba Show and California Diving News

Rork Media announced this week it has bought the rights and assets of the California Diving News and Scuba Show in Long Beach, California.

Brazil Is The First Country To Commit To Include Ocean Literacy In Its National Curriculum

Brazil is the first country in the world recognized by UNESCO to commit to including Ocean Literacy in its national curriculum ("Blue Curriculum").

SeaLife Unveils New SportDiver S Smartphone Housing

SeaLife this week introduced the SportDiver S underwater smartphone housing.

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