Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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.

Satellites Unveil The Size And Nature Of The World’s Coral Reefs

Researchers have found that there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought, with detailed satellite mapping helping to conserve these vital ecosystems.

NOAA Identifies Source Of Rope That Killed Right Whale Calf

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week determined that the rope that killed a North Atlantic Right Whale calf came from Maine.

PADI Announces New 2024 AmbassaDivers

PADI this week announced the newest AmbassaDivers for 2024, selected for their passion and dedication to protecting our shared blue planet.

Ocean Photographers Paul Nicklen And Cristina Mittermeier Featured In New Nat Geo Series

Acclaimed underwater shutterbugs Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier are among the photographers featured in a new National Geographic series premiering next month on Disney+ and Hulu.

Operation Kohola Guardian Aims To Reduce Risk To Humpback Whales In Hawaiian Islands

The US Coast Guard is partnering with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Office of Law Enforcement and the Hawaii Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement during the humpback whale season around the Hawaiian Islands.

UK Salvages Ship’s Bell From Sunken US WWI Destroyer

The ship's bell from the first US Navy destroyer to be sunk by a German submarine during World War I was recently recovered by the UK Ministry of Defense's Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) unit.

Documentary About OceanGate Submersible Tragedy Airs This Week

A documentary about the OceanGate Expeditions submersible that imploded while diving to the Titanic and killing all aboard is airing this week on US television.

Streaming Service Showcases Korean Haenyeo Divers

If you were ever interested in the Korean freediving women known as Haenyeo, there's a documentary out now that depicts their lives.

Trapped Orcas Escape From Drift Ice

A pod of killer whales that earlier this week became trapped by drift ice off the coast of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido were able to free themselves, according to multiple media reports.

New Law In Chile Will Protect Kelp Forests

Following campaigning by ocean advocacy group Oceana and local communities, Chile's Congress recently passed what's called the "Benthic Law" that will help preserve the country's offshore kelp forests.

Publisher, Reef Advocate Paul Humann Dead at 86

Paul Humann, the co-founder of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation, passed away February 5, 2024 at the age of 86.

Mission Blue Unveils New ‘Maputaland’ Hope Spot

The folks at Mission Blue have unveiled a new Hope Spot that straddles the border between Mozambique and South Africa.

2024 CMAS Sport Diving World Championships To Be Held In Portugal

CMAS has announced that the 2024 Sport Diving World Championships will be held in Portugal, and a workshop on the competition is scheduled for later this month.

Adopt A Goblin Shark For Valentine’s Day

Special limited-edition Goblin Shark Adoptions from Shark Angels are available, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Women In Ocean Science Releases 2923 Report

Women in Ocean Science has released its 2023 Impact Report.

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