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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.

Inaugural Lionfish Derby To Be Held Off Miami In April

A new lionfish derby has been announced for next month off Miami, Florida.

PADI Sets July 19 As 11th Annual Women’s Dive Day

For the 11th year straight, PADI has set the annual Women’s Dive Day on July 19, 2025.

‘Aquariums: The Dark Hobby’ Documentary Is Now Available For Streaming

A documentary that looks behind the curtain to the seedier side of the aquarium trade is now available on all streaming platforms.

‘Woman of the Sea’ Film Explores Freediver Nikki Muscat’s Love of the Ocean

The film "Woman of the Sea" is a short documentary following Nikki Muscat's journey and deep love for the ocean.

GoPro Unveils New ‘Polar White’ HERO13 Action Camera

GoPro this week unveiled a new colorway for the company's HERO13 Black flagship camera.

NOAA Reviewing Final Rule For Designation of Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is taking another look at the final rule that established the Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary off Hawaii "for consistency with the [Trump] Administration's policies and Executive Orders."

2025 International Cave Diving Conference To Take Place In Late May

If exploring underwater caves is your jam, the Cave Diving Section of the U.S. National Speleological Society is organizing the 2025 International Cave Diving Conference at Rembert Farms, Florida, from May 30-31.

Early Bookings For MantaFest Can Get A Complimentary Room Upgrade

With Manta Bay Ray Resort's MantaFest scheduled for late August, if you book your spot before March 31, you'll get a complimentary room upgrade.

Aggressor Adventures Is Offering A Free Dive Computer When You Book a Trip

For a limited time, travelers who book select certain Aggressor Adventures trips will receive a free Mares Puck 4 Dive Computer, the company announced this week.

New ‘Utopia Blue’ Red Sea Dive Resort Opening In June 2025

The latest dive resort on Egypt's Red Sea coast is slated to open for business this coming summer.

Poseidon Diving Systems’ ‘One Shoe’ Dive Booties Are Back In Stock

If you happen to be both an avid diver and a sneaker head, the folks at Poseidon Diving Systems may have just the thing for you.

Parrot Head Reef To Be Dedicated September 1

The Parrot Head Reef will be dedicated on September 1, 2025, two years after the passing of music's beloved Jimmy Buffett, a passionate ocean conservation advocate.

Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Fleet Announces Customer Appreciation Sale for Caribbean Explorer II

Explorer Ventures Fleet is celebrating the first liveaboard itinerary it ever did with a "Customer Appreciation Sale" aboard the Caribbean Explorer II for trips to Saba, St. Kitts and St. Maarten.

Hundreds Of US Businesses and Organizations Urge Congress to Protect NOAA

More than 800 businesses and organizations across the United States have signed a letter urging Congress to support and protect the functions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Alessia Zecchini’s Book ‘Dive Deep’ Is Now Available In English

Champion freediver Alessia Zecchini recently announced that her book, "Dive Deep: A Journey Into the Depths of the Body and the Ocean," is now available for purchase in English.

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