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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.

Two New Documentaries About OceanGate Sub Disaster To Be Released Soon

Within the next three weeks, a pair of documentaries — one on the Discovery Channel and another on Netflix — exploring the June 2023 OceanGate submersible disaster will be airing on TV.

Daughters of the Deep Is Striving to Increase Female Representation In Ocean Industries

An Australian nonprofit is working to increase female representation in the ocean science workforce.

Aggressor Adventures Launches ‘Back-to-Back Special’

Aggressor Adventures this week announced its latest promotion: the "Back-to-Back Special."

Jill Heinerth Documentary ‘Diving Into The Darkness’ Begins Streaming On June 6

The new documentary film "Diving Into The Darkness" about renowned cave diver Jill Heinerth will begin streaming on Apple and Amazon in North America on June 6.

Shearwater Unveils New Perdix 2 Journeys Edition Dive Computer

Shearwater Research this week is introducing the Perdix 2 Journeys Edition dive computer.

Luminox Officially Partners With FORCE BLUE

Watchmaker Luminox announced it has partnered with FORCE BLUE, the nonprofit organization that retrains and redeploys former US Special Operations veterans to help restore and protect marine ecosystems.

Whale Sharks Off St Helena Island Featured In Award-Winning Film

One of the world's most remote inhabited islands is causing a stir on the international stage, with "Bone Shark Island" showcasing St Helena’s unique marine life -- specifically whale sharks.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Seeking New CEO

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has announced it is seeking a "dynamic and visionary individual" to become its next chief executive officer.

XDEEP’s RADICAL Frameless Mask Now Available in Size S

The folks at XDEEP announced they have introduced a new version of their existing RADICAL Frameless Mask -- the RADICAL S, designed specifically for individuals with narrower facial features.

Paul Toomer Leaves RAID

Paul Toomer, the well-known and charismatic leader and part-owner of RAID International, announced today he is leaving the dive training agency.

AIDA Seeks Safety Divers For Upcoming World Depth Championships

AIDA announced this week it is seeking a team of 12 safety divers for the upcoming Freediving Depth World Championships.

Could A New Gel Boost Coral Reef Restoration?

Scientists have developed a gel that improved coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times.

Presidents of CMAS Continent Zones Join the CMAS Board of Directors

CMAS has announced that the presidents of the CMAS continental confederations would now be included in the organization's Board of Directors.

Vertical Blue Freediving Competition Announces 2025 Dates

The Vertical Blue freediving competition will take place at Dean's Blue Hole in the Bahamas from July 1st to 11th of this year, organizers announced this week.

DAN Launches New Boat Diving For Pros Course

The Divers Alert Network has launched a new course in its "Continuing Education for Dive Professionals" program, focusing on risk mitigation on dive boats.

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