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.

Nursery-Grown Corals Replanted In Reefs Off Bonaire

Three species of coral that were taken out of reefs in Bonaire and grown in nurseries have been returned to the reefs, the Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire announced this week.

Another Whale Freed From Entanglement In Fishing Gear

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this week that "Nimbus," a 15-year-old male North Atlantic Right Whale, was spotted off the coast of Georgia entangled in a fishing net.

The Oceanic+ App Is Now Available In Multiple Languages

New language updates for the Oceanic+ app are now available in Apple's App Store.

DPG/Wetpixel Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2022 Winners Announced

DivePhotoGuide and Wetpixel this week announced the winning images and short films in the 2022 edition of the DPG/Wetpixel Masters Underwater Imaging Competition.

‘The Deepest Breath’ Premieres At Sundance

The Netflix documentary "The Deepest Breath" premiered this week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

2022 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition Winners Announced

The Underwater Photography Guide has announced the winners of the 2022 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.

Guadalupe Island Permanently Closed To Shark Diving

All great white shark tourism off Guadalupe Island has been permanently closed, according to the Mexican government.

Deptherapy’s Final Mission is To Teach Dive Instructors

British scuba diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy's final mission before it closes down this coming August will be to see beneficiaries progress to teaching others.

321FREEDIVE Conference Day 3 Recap

Day 3 of the 321FREEDIVE Conference in Cocoa Beach, Florida featured a host of speakers ranging from champion competitive freedivers to industry experts, speaking both virtually and in-person.

321FREEDIVE Conference Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the 321FREEDIVE Conference in Cocoa Beach, Florida featured a variety of freediving topics including competition safety, fitness equipment and more.

321FREEDIVE Conference Day 1 Recap

Day 1 of the first annual 321FREEDIVE Conference in Cocoa Beach, Florida saw a plethora of speakers discussing various aspects of not just freediving but technical diving as well.

CMAS 2023 Freediving Depth World Championship Dates Announced, Pipin Ferreras To Organize Event

The World Underwater Federation (CMAS) has announced it will hold its 2023 Freediving Depth World Championship this coming August in Cuba.

US Coast Guard Withdraws Commercial Diving Operations Regulation

The US Coast Guard has withdrawn a federal rule that governed commercial diving operations.

Paul Toomer Takes On New Role At RAID

Dive RAID International President Paul Toomer announced this week that is stepping aside to take up new duties as vide president of product development and member relations.

Boat Used In ‘Sea Hunt’ Will Be Featured At Long Beach Scuba Show

The boat that was featured in the 1960s TV series "Sea Hunt" will be on display at the Long Beach Scuba Show this coming June.

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