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.
Scuba Show Launching Online Exhibitor Portal, Product Showcase This Weekend
This Saturday May 22nd, Scuba Show organizers are hosting a "Virtual Edition" featuring an online Exhibitor Portal and Product Showcase.
Garmin Unveils Its New Descent Mk2S Dive Computer
Garmin International today introduced the new Descent Mk2S, the company's latest -- and smallest -- watch-style dive computer.
Check Out This Upcoming Luxury Tour of the Galapagos Islands
Touring Galapagos is offering a luxurious "Galapagos Island Hopping Tour" trip.
A Crowdfunding Campaign Has Been Launched For A U.K. Dive Expedition
A croundfunding campaign has been launched to fund a dive expedition along the British coastline to highlight ocean conservation efforts.
Suunto Launches its New EON Steel Black Dive Computer
Suunto recently announced the launch of its new EON Steel Black Dive Computer.
Hawaii Tuna Fishing Industry Made More Money After Marine Sanctuaries Were Enlarged
New research by the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that the tuna fishing industry made more money after two Marine Protected Areas were expanded off Hawaii.
NOAA To Begin US East Coast Sea Exploration Expedition This Week
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will begin a major expedition this week, exploring the deep waters off the US East Coast and testing new technologies.
New Men’s, Women’s American Records Set At AIDA Tampa Bay Apnea Challenge
Claire Paris and Brady Bradshaw each set American women's and men's pool freediving records in the Dynamic with Bi-Fins discipline last weekend.
US Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Curtail Illegal Fishing
Two US lawmakers have introduced a bill that would end illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and human rights abuses in the seafood supply chain.
Shark Advocates Cheer UK’s Banning Of Shark Fin Trade
To the happiness of local shark conservation groups, the British government today signalled the end of the UK’s involvement in the global shark fin trade.
Parents of Dead Teenage Diver File $12 Million Lawsuit Against Dive Trainers, PADI
The parents of a diver who drowned while attending an advanced open water course in Montana have filed a US$12 million (~9.9 million Euros) negligence lawsuit against her dive instructors as well as PADI.
Danish Court To Hear Breatheology’s Stig Severinsen’ Lawsuit Against Airofit A/S On May 19th
Breatheology Founder Stig Severinsen has filed a lawsuit against Danish company Airofit A/S, citing breach of contract.
U.S. Government Releases ‘America the Beautiful’ Report Outlining Conservation Goals
The U.S. government has released a preliminary report outlining a goal to conserve 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
History of Diving Museum Has a New ‘Diving In Pop Culture’ Exhibit
The History of Diving Museum in the Florida Keys has a new exhibit that showcases "Diving in Pop Culture."
Florida Is Thinking About Lifting The Ban On Harvesting The Goliath Grouper
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a virtual meeting next week where it will consider lifting the ban on harvesting the Goliath Grouper.
