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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.

‘Beyond Blue: After The Storm’ VR Video Game Now Available for Purchase

E-Line Media announced this week that the company's latest VR ocean exploration video game, "Beyond Blue: After The Storm," is now available for purchase.

Voting Now Open For ‘Get Into Your Sanctuary’ Photo Contest

A visit to any of the USA's 18 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments can spark endless inspiration.

NOAA Releases New Ocean Carbon Observing Science Plan

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released a new Ocean Carbon Observing Science Plan.

‘Who’s In Charge Here?’: Sea Story Accident Survivor Paints Damning Picture

The harrowing story behind the capsizing of the liveaboard vessel Sea Story last November is one of alleged incompetence and lacking in basic safety standards.

Aggressor Adventures Launches ‘Make A Difference Challenge Club’

Aggressor Adventures has launched a new “Make a Difference Challenge Club” to recognize and celebrate acts of kindness and service.

New 14-Legged, Deep-Sea ‘Supergiant’ Crustacean Named After Major Star Wars Character

Scientists have recognized a "supergiant" crustacean as a new species that lives in the deep waters off Southeast Asia and named it after infamous Star Wars villain Darth Vader.

Barrington Scott Sets Guinness World Record for Fastest Scuba Dive Across Seven Continents

Barrington "BJ" Scott has set a Guinness World Record for the fastest time to scuba dive on all seven continents, completing the feat in just 19 days, 19 hours and 40 minutes.

Zenato, Berhannan, Charash Announced As Honorees of Beneath The Sea’s 2025 Divers of the Year

Beneath the Sea has announced that Norman Berhannan, Dr. David Charash and Cristina Zenato have been named Divers of the Year: Class of 2025.

Crowdfunding Campaign Underway To Honor The Crew of a Sunken WW2 Warship

A civilian dive team that surveyed the wreck of a British warship is conducting a crowdfunding campaign to add the names of the ship's crew — all of whom were lost when the ship sank — to be added to a Royal National Lifeboat Institution boat.

Upcoming TV Episode To Feature Endangered Sawfish

An upcoming episode of "Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild" series will showcase the world of critically endangered sawfish.

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Opposes Undersea Cables Bill

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is opposing a proposed law that would remove permitting requirements for laying undersea cables through national marine sanctuaries.

Margo Peyton Named Beneath The Sea’s 2025 Diving Pioneer

Beneath The Sea announced this week that it had named Kids Sea Camp founder Margo Peyton as the 2025 Diving Pioneer.

Los Angeles Wildfires Could Likely Be Affecting Ocean Life

The wildfires that have devastated parts of Los Angeles, California in the past weeks have resulted in ash and debris being scattered over the ocean surface as far as 160km/100 miles offshore, scientists have found.

Divers Alert Network Launches New ‘DANCast’ Podcast Series

The Divers Alert Network has launched the DANCast, a new podcast that delivers safety insights through conversations with divers from across the industry.

Standard Chartered Joins #BackBlue Ocean Finance Commitment

International bank Standard Chartered announced today it has joined #BackBlue, an "Ocean Finance Commitment" which aims to ensure a regenerating and sustainable ocean has a seat at the table in finance and insurance decisions.

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