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.
Helicopter Surveys Confirm ‘Extensive Coral Bleaching’ In Southern Great Barrier Reef
Scientists recently took to the skies above the southern Great Barrier Reef, where they confirmed "extensive coral bleaching across the region."
Two Male Humpback Whales Were Photographed Having Sex
In a major scientific breakthrough, a team has documented the first-ever instance of humpback whales engaged in sexual behavior, with a remarkable twist – the encounter involves two male whales.
SCUBAPRO Is Offering Its 2024 Drysuit Promotion
The folks at SCUBAPRO are offering a promotion with the purchase of an Evertech Dry Breathable or Definition Dry drysuit.
Valentina Cafolla Sets New Under-Ice World Record
Croatian freediver Valentina Cafolla late last week set a new women's under-ice world record.
Release Dates For Two New Underwater Video Games Announced
The release dates for two new video games set underwater — "Endless Ocean: Luminous" and "Another Crab's Treasure" — were announced this past week during a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase livestream.
Dive Xtras Issues ‘Safety Caution Notice’ For BlackTip Tech Scooters
Dive Xtras have issued a "Safety Caution Notice" for the company's BlackTip Tech Scooters, advising users not to dive with them.
Artificial Reef Advocate Joe Weatherby Has Died
Joe Weatherby, a passionate artificial reef advocate, passed away last week at the age of 62.
A Shark Was Able To Regenerate Its Fin
A silky shark has been documented as being able to regenerate its mangled dorsal fin.
Gulf Corals Are Still Suffering More Than 10 Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Deep-sea corals in the Gulf of Mexico are still struggling to recover from the devastating Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, scientists are saying.
Aggressor Adventures and Mares Announce New Partnership
Aggressor Adventures and Mares have announced a new partnership for 2024, with Mares becoming the exclusive supplier of dive rental gear on Aggressor's liveaboard fleet.
White Pearl Liveaboard Offering 15% Discount On Upcoming Maldives Trip
The folks who run the White Pearl liveaboard are offering a 15 percent discount as well as a free spa treatment for its upcoming Maldives trip in March.
Check Out ‘Sharks Unknown with Jasmin Graham’
There's a really cool YouTube series called "Sharks Unknown with Jasmin Graham" that you’ll definitely want to check out.
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.
