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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.

Major Free Update To ‘Beyond Blue’ Video Game Announced

The makers of the "Beyond Blue" underwater exploration video game this week announced a new, free update to the game on PC.

UK Government Issues ‘Safety Bulletin’ For Divers Traveling To The Red Sea

With 16 incidents involving liveaboard dive boats in the Red Sea having take place over the last five years, the UK government has issued a "safety bulletin" for British divers thinking about traveling to the region.

Garmin Introduces Descent G2 Dive Computer

Garmin this week unveiled announced the Descent G2 watch-style dive computer.

Ocean Advocates Decry US Executive Order Ending The Purchase And Use Of Paper Straws

Environmental advocates are criticizing a White House executive order issued this week that would end the use of paper straws by the US government.

Scientists Find Scuba Divers Willing To Pay More To Dive Marine Protected Areas

Scientists have found that scuba divers are willing to pay more to seek adventure in Marine Protected Areas, estimating an additional US$2.7 billion/~€2.6 billion could be spent per year.

‘Last Breath’ Actors Spent Months Training With Saturation Divers

"Last Breath," an upcoming movie about saturation divers, required its main stars to train for months with experts to bring the film to life.

DYNAMICNORD Unveils New RF-40 Fins

DYNAMICNORD has introduced its mew RF-40 open-heel fin.

Could Trump Dismantle NOAA?

The US government agency that monitors the weather and conducts research on the world's oceans, among other things, is now in the cross-hairs of the Trump administration.

Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club Partners With SCUBA SHACK

Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club in the British West Indies has partnered with SCUBA SHACK to offer luxury diving experiences.

Indonesian Navy Rescues Passengers, Crew After Liveaboard Putri Papua Sinks

All the passengers and crew of the Putri Papua liveaboard vessel were rescued by the Indonesian Navy after the ship sank this week off the coast of Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia.

Young Aquatic Explorers Program Launched By NAUI Worldwide

NAUI Worldwide has announced the launch of its Young Aquatic Explorers Program.

Love Is In The Air For Albatrosses, But They Need Help

Every year, after wandering far and wide across the ocean, albatrosses will return to the same partner, perform their same secret dance and start nesting.

Conservation Groups Applaud US Court’s Decision Reinstating Right Whale Protections

Conservation groups are applauding a US appeals court's decision reinstating a rule that protects critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear entanglements.

Search and Recovery: ‘It’s Not a Diver-Friendly Environment To Say the Least’

Doing search and recovery operations underwater can be exceedingly risky, according to a retired police search and recovery diver.

DPG 2024 Masters Underwater Imaging Competition Winners Announced

DivePhotoGuide (DPG) has announced the winning images and short films ?in the 2024 edition of the DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition.

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