Top 10 SCUBA News Stories Last Year

Of all the stories we’ve published over the years, these were the most read in 2025. Some brand new and some old favourites.

1. Ten fascinating facts about puffer fish – the most poisonous fish on the planet

Dolphins use them to get high, baby puffer fish are cannibals and unlike other fish they can close their eyes. As well as their toxin being over 1000 times more deadly than cyanide!  Learn more Puffer facts.

2. Which tea bags are free of plastic?

Most tea companies have made progress about reducing their plastic content since I first covered this topic. A few even offer tea bags which you can compost at home. But not many. Most use polylactic acid – PLA. This is a plant-based polymer – sometimes referred to as a bioplastic – which is industrially biodegradable but won’t degrade in a garden compost heap. Find out which a truly plastic-free.

3. Male-to-female sex change happens first in the brain, in clownfish at least

All clownfish start off as male, but can switch to female. Females pair up with a single male, the largest of the males available, to mate for life. Male clownfish will not fight with a female, but females will fight each other to the death.

4. Six things you didn’t know about Blue Spotted Stingrays

Females have better electrosensitivity than males and some mothers’ pregnancies are four months, others as long as seven.

5. The ultimate guide to diving in Spain

From the cool Atlantic waters in the north to the warmer Mediterranean Sea in the south, Spain has a fascinating array of dive destinations.

6. Nine Fascinating Facts about Christmas Tree Worms

They can live to over 40 years old and protect the coral. Find out more.

7. The Ultimate Guide to Diving in the Canary Islands

The rugged Canary Islands are one of the most popular dive destinations in Spain, offering diving at UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and marine reserves teeming with life. There are shallow reefs just off the beaches, deep walls, dramatic lava landscapes, wrecks, and the underwater equivalent of the Giant’s Causeway to explore.

8. Best places to dive in August

Mexico is a top destination for August, as the conditions are excellent in the Sea of Cortez. In the Southern hemisphere, Sipadan in Malaysia, French Polynesia and Bali offer world class diving. Find out where else.

9. Spotted Snake Eel: The Red Sea’s serpentine impersonator fools divers and prey alike

Seen sea snake in the Red Sea? It’s actually a spotted snake eel mimicing the venomous reptiles by looking and moving like a serpent. The subject of its mimicry, though, is kept out of the Red Sea by the saltiness of the water.

10. Diving Palau v Raja Ampat: Which is Better?

When it comes to world-class dive destinations, Palau and Raja Ampat are two names that sit at the top of every diver’s wish list. Both destinations boast rich biodiversity, stunning coral reefs, and abundant pelagics. However, choosing between the two can be challenging.