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.

Reefs Made From Sunken Trees Can Help Kickstart Sea Life in Threatened Waters

Researchers have found that culled fruit trees sunk into the sea are a cheap and effective way to recreate reefs and boost the local diversity and abundance of marine life.

CMAS Spearfishing World Championship Starts Today

The CMAS 2023 Spearfishing World Championship kicks off today in Laredo, Cantabria, Spain.

New Biennial NOAA Report ID’s Seven Countries For Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

NOAA has released its 2023 Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management, identifying seven nations and entities for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities.

Scubapro Unveils 60-Year Anniversary, Limited-Edition MK25 EVO/S620 Ti Carbon BT Regulator

Scubapro is celebrating its 60-year anniversary with the release of the special edition MK25EVO/S620 Ti Carbon BT regulator.

Unlocking the Ocean’s Secrets: DEEP’s Revolutionary Tech to Create First-Ever Permanent Underwater Human Colonies by 2027

Could humans become aquatic beings? DEEP, a trailblazing ocean technology firm, is on a mission to make that a reality by 2027.

Iceland to Resume Whaling, But With Restrictions

Iceland's minister of food, agriculture and fisheries has announced that the country will again allow fin whaling, beginning September 1st, but with stricter requirements.

Chumash National Marine Sanctuary Inches Closer To Reality

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the draft documents for the designation of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary off the California coast.

Oceanic+ iPhone Dive Housing Now Available For Pre-Order

The new Oceanic+ Dive Housing is now available for pre-order in North America.

DAN, UCSD Conducting ‘Lung Squeeze’ Survey

If you're a breath-hold diver who has experienced a lung injury (commonly referred to as a "squeeze") while training or diving, the folks at Divers Alert Network and the University of California San Diego want to hear from you.

No Limits Freediver Andrea Zuccari Missing, Presumed Dead

Italian freediver Andrea Zuccari has gone missing while diving the waters off Sharm El Sheik, Egypt and is presumed dead.

CMAS Depth World Championship 2023 Day 4: Alexey Molchanov Nabs Third World Record

Russia's Alexey Molchanov continued his run of dominance at the 2023 CMAS Depth World Championship in Roatan, Honduras, with a World Record dive in the Constant Weight with Bifins (CWTB) discipline.

CMAS Depth World Championship 2023 Day 3: Sadurska, Molchanov Set New CNF World Records

Ukraine's Kateryna Sadurska and Russia's Alexey Molchanov each set Women's and Men's CMAS world records in the Constant Weight No Fins (CNF) freediving discipline on Day 3 of the CMAS Depth World Championship in Roatan, Honduras.

SMACO Launches Crowdfunding Campaign For S700Max Backpack-Style BCD Scuba Tank

SMACO, the company that makes portable scuba tanks, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for its latest product: a lightweight, backpack-style BCD scuba tank.

Registration For 2023 Azul Freediving Challenge Is Now Open

The organizers of this year's Azul Freediving Challenge have announced that registration for the event is now open.

2023 Ocean Photographer Of The Year Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year have been announced.

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