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.

Neptonics Unveils New Peripheral Freedive Mask

Neptonics has introduced its new Peripheral freediving/spearfishing mask.

Alexey Molchanov Sets New AIDA Freediving Variable Weight World Record — Twice

Russian freediver Alexey Molchanov set two new world records in the Variable Weight (VWT) discipline this past weekend.

‘Dave The Diver’ Video Game To Launch This June

The full version of the diving video game "Dave the Diver" is due out on PC this coming June, South Korea-based developer MINTROCKET announced this week.

Pacific Remote Islands On Track To Become A New National Marine Sanctuary

The US government this week announced it has begun the process to consider designating the waters surrounding the Pacific Remote Islands as a national marine sanctuary.

US Proposes Ban On Catching Whitetip And Hammerhead Sharks

The US National Marine Fisheries Service is proposed a ban on the commercial and recreational fishing of Whitetip and Hammerhead sharks.

Check Out This Chance To Dive In Vintage Dive Gear!

The History of Diving Museum is hosting a "Vintage Dive Weekend" at Jules' Undersea Lodge in Florida where certified divers will get a chance to dive in classic dive gear.

US Government Releases New ‘Ocean Climate Action Plan’

The US government this week released its new "Ocean Climate Action Plan," a roadmap to advance steps to protect ocean health.

‘Freediver’s Dream’ Announces Three Cruises Off Croatia

For the third year in a row, the folks at the non-profit Freediver's Dream are offering three cruises off the Croatian coast in 2023.

Aquanaut Spending 100 Days Underwater To Study Long-Term Exposure To Pressure

Aquanaut and former US Navy diver Dr. Joe Dituri is spending 100 days underwater to study the effects of long-term exposure to pressure and whether that can be good for one's health.

JBL Spearguns Unveils New Bands Featuring ‘Compound X’

The folks at JBL Spearguns have unveiled a new speargun band made with a proprietary elastic formula in it which the company calls "Compound X."

The US Government Is Close To Naming The Sunflower Sea Star As A ‘Threatened’ Species

The US National Marine Fisheries Service is getting close to listing the Sunflower Sea Star as a "threatened" species.

2023 World Oceans Day Photo Competition Submissions Are Now Open

DivePhotoGuide has announced that submissions for this year's World Oceans Day Photo Competition are now open though April 23rd, 2023.

PADI’s Drew Richardson Recognized As NOGI Award Winner

Drew Richardson, the CEO and president of PADI, has been named one of the five  Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences' 2023 NOGI Award recipients.

‘Gold Rush’ Mako Shark Sculpture Raffle Underway

A mako shark sculpture nicknamed "Gold Rush" is being raffled off in the name of shark conservation.

Crowdfunding Campaign For ‘Blue Men’s Riddle’ Student Film Underway

A crew of British university students is looking to make "The Blue Men's Riddle," a film about ocean advocacy with a touch of Scottish folklore.

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