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.
Stream2Sea Is A Rare Company That Doesn’t Use A Common Sunscreen Ingredient That’s Known To Become A Carcinogen
One of the few sunscreen companies that doesn't use octocrylene, which quickly degrades into benzophenone -- a known carcinogen -- in its products is Stream2Sea.
Antarctica’s George VI Ice Shelf Experienced Record Melting Last Year
Antarctica's northern George VI Ice Shelf experienced record melting during the 2019-2020 summer season, a University of Colorado Boulder-led study found.
Underbathwater Photography Competition Winners Announced
The results of the 2021 Underbathwater Photographer of the year competition have been announced, with winning entries shot in bathrooms around the world from Basingstoke to Jakarta.
Ocean Climate Coalition To Lobby US Government In April
A coalition of climate activists will virtually descend on Washington, DC next month to lobby lawmakers in favor of promoting ocean solutions that generate jobs to fight the climate crisis.
Cast Of Thai Cave Rescue Movie ‘Thirteen Lives’ Announced
The cast of the upcoming Thai cave rescue movie has reportedly been announced, with Oscar-winning director Ron Howard at the helm.
‘Glowing Sharks’ Discovered Off New Zealand
Scientists have discovered three new shark species that glow in the deep, dark waters off New Zealand.
The Gulf Stream Is ‘In Its Weakest State In Over A Millennium’
Scientists are warning that global warming could be the cause of the Gulf Stream weakening at an "unprecedented" scale.
Submissions Are Open For UN World Oceans Day 2021 Photo Competition
Submissions for the 2021 UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition are now open.
BARE Unveils New Exowear Hooded Vest
The folks at BARE have unveiled a new hooded vest in their Exowear line for added warmth in the core and head.
Russian Women Freedivers Break Under-Ice Swimming, Breath-Hold Records
A pair of Russian women this past weekend broke two ice freediving records: one for swimming under the ice and another for static apnea, according to a post on the Russian Freediving Federation's Facebook page.
Marine Archaeologist George Bass Has Died
George Bass, known to many in the dive community as the "Father of Marine Archaeology," passed away this week at the age of 88.
Life Exists Under Ice That Scientists Never Thought Possible
Up until recently, scientists thought that life couldn't exist far beneath parts of Antarctica's ice shelf.
Center for American Progress Seeks Ocean Policy Research Assistant/Associate
The Center for American Progress recently announced it's hiring for a position in its Ocean Policy program.
Luxfer Won’t Be Making Scuba Tanks In The USA Anymore
Luxfer Gas Cylinders recently announced its intent to sell the company's U.S. aluminum cylinder business, based in Graham, North Carolina.
Scientists Are Developing A New Observation Network For The Ocean’s ‘Twilight Zone’
A new observation network under development by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is looking to gather data about the ocean twilight zone, a dimly lit region roughly 200–1000 meters (650–3200 feet) below the surface.
