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.

Emperor Divers and Bilikiki Cruises Announce New Partnership

Liveaboard holiday companies Emperor Divers and Solomon Islands-based Bilikiki Cruises have joined forces.

Bastien Soleil Is Exhibiting His Underwater Photography In Monaco and Miami

Underwater photographer Bastien Soleil is showing his works in an exhibition called "Odyssée" in Europe and the USA.

Sea of Change Foundation Announces 2024 Auction

The Sea of Change Foundation is once again launching an online auction and fundraiser running from November 1, 2024 (8:00 AM ET) to November 30, 2024 (11:59 PM ET).

New Children’s Book ‘My Mum’s a Scuba Diver’ Is Now Available For Purchase

Girls That Scuba have announced the release of a new children’s book, "My Mum's a Scuba Diver/My Mom’s a Scuba Diver," written by Founder Sarah Richard and illustrated by Elisa Varetti.

BARE Announces Price Drop on Velocity Ultra Wetsuits

The folks at BARE have announced a price drop on the company's Velocity Ultra wetsuits.

New Marine Protected Area Established Off Puerto Rico

After 16 years of grassroots efforts, local communities in northern Puerto Rico are celebrating the creation of a new marine protected area: the Jardines Submarinos de Vega Baja y Manatí.

DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2024 Announced

Dive Photo Guide has announced the launch of the DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2024.

200-Year-Old Shipwreck Found Off Spanish Coast

A 200-year-old shipwreck was found this month in the waters off Spain's southeast coast.

A New Report Says Protected and Conserved Areas Need to Double On Land and Triple At Sea By 2030

The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must accelerate, a new report warns.

Oil and Gas Expansion Threatens Ocean Life in ‘Coral Triangle’

Oil and gas concessions and production areas in the "Coral Triangle" region of Southeast Asia overlap with tens of thousands of kilometers of marine protected areas, which include mangroves, coral reefs and seagrass habitats, according to new analysis from Earth Insight, SkyTruth, CEED Philippines, and others, released this week.

Diana Thomson Named Oceana’s New Board Chair

Ocean conservation group Oceana has announced new leadership for its international Board of Directors.

US Government Releases Updated Guidance For Noise Effects On Marine Mammals

The US National Marine Fisheries Service this week issued updated guidance for assessing the effects of noise pollution on marine mammals.

Large Plastic Bag Found In Washed-Up Whale Calf’s Stomach

An emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf was recently found washed ashore on Butler Beach in St. Augustine, Florida.

Azores Establishes Largest Marine Protected Area Network In The North Atlantic

The government of the Azores has created the largest network of marine protected areas in the North Atlantic, covering a staggering 300,000 square kilometers/115,830 square miles.

Do Coral Reefs Have Legal Rights?

The world is in the midst of the world’s largest-ever coral bleaching, due to over a year of rising ocean temperatures.

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