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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.

‘Freediver’ Documentary Director: ‘This Is The Hardest Film I Had To Make’

Making the "Freediver" documentary that showcased champion Russian freediver Alexey Molchanov was incredibly challenging, according to the film's director Michael John Warren.

Strengthening Bonaire’s Coral Reefs Amidst Unprecedented Bleaching

In the past two years, coral reefs in the South Caribbean have faced significant challenges.

Ocean Exploration Advisory Board To Hold A Meeting This Week

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB) is holding a meeting this week.

Mourning Continues For ‘Mr Scuba,’ Hal Watts

The diving community over the past month has been mourning dive pioneer Hal Watts, who created the the Professional Scuba Association International, the world's oldest scuba certification agency.

‘Silo’ Star Rebecca Ferguson Says Dive Stunt ‘Messed With My Head’

In a recent episode of Apple TV+'s hit show "Silo," series star Rebecca Ferguson's character has to use makeshift diving gear to work on an underwater pump.

Freediver Ant Williams Sets New World Record for the Longest Distance Under Ice

Australian freediver Ant Williams broke the world record for the furthest distance swam under ice in a single breath.

US West Coast Whale Entanglements at Six-Year High

NOAA Fisheries has released preliminary data showing that, off the US West Coast in 2024, fishing gear has entangled more whales than in any other year since 2018.

Sumarpo Unveils Eco-friendly Yulex Natural Rubber Neoprene Swimsuit

Wetsuit maker Sumarpo recently unveiled its new Yulex long-sleeve neoprene swim suit for women.

Two North Atlantic Right Whales Spotted Entangled In Fishing Gear

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this week that two North Atlantic right whales were seen entangled in fishing gear 50 miles southeast off Nantucket, Massachusetts.

UK Government Says Recent Red Sea Liveaboard Accidents Cause For ‘Serious Concern’

British government investigators are taking a hard look at the recent spate of dive boat accidents in the Red Sea involving UK citizens.

Danish Government Frees Paul Watson

After five months in a Greenland prison, the Danish government has refused a request from the Japanese government to extradite ocean activist and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Founder Paul Watson and released him from jail.

DYNAMICNORD Unveils New Dynaskin Series

The folks at DYNAMICNORD have unveiled their newest dive skin, the Dynaskin, made from recycled materials.

Behind the Mask Unveils ‘Alive’ Video and Dive Adventure Giveaway

Underwater film production company Behind the Mask has announced the launch of its latest video, “Alive” – a journey that reminds viewers of the beauty and energy of reconnecting with nature.

Change.org Petition Urges US Government To Mandate Seasonal Commercial Ship Slowdowns in Whale Zones

More than 17,000 people have signed a Change.org petition urging the US Congress to mandate seasonal slowdowns for commercial ships in whale zones.

Aggressor Adventures Introduces New Komodo Aggressor Liveaboard

Aggressor Adventures has announced the newest member of its liveaboard fleet, the 16-passenger Komodo Aggressor.

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