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Candice Landau

Candice Landau

Candice Landau is an accomplished scuba diving journalist, travel writer, and underwater photographer whose work appears widely across the dive and travel industry. Since joining Scuba Diving magazine as Content Director in 2022, she has brought her expertise in ocean storytelling and destination coverage to a wide readership.


Originally from South Africa and a certified PADI scuba diving instructor since 2019, Candice is passionate about exploring and documenting the underwater world. Follow her latest diving adventures on Instagram @scubascribbles.

Candice Landau Articles

This Little Town Might Be Baja's Best-Kept Secret

When most divers think “Baja,” they picture La Paz, with its whale sharks, or Cabo San Lucas, with its mega resorts. But Loreto, just four and a half hours north of La Paz, is the original capital of Baja California and the oldest permanent settlement on the peninsula. Here, history is rich, diving excellent and varied, and the pace of life much more relaxed.

How a Liveaboard Became Our New Holiday Tradition

Joining strangers on a Christmas liveaboard, two divers abandon holiday rituals to explore Palau’s vivid history and find solace in the underwater realm.

3 Dive Destinations Perfect for Families

Not every destination is suitable for families, especially ones with younger children. These three locations have everything divers need to keep everyone happy.

Don't Dive the Galapagos Without Reading This First

A once-in-a-lifetime dive destination, the last thing you should do is show up underprepared. Here's what you need to know before you book a trip so you can make the most of this incredible experience.

Ultimate Guide to Diving the Florida Panhandle

From Pensacola to Panama City, the Florida Panhandle is packed with biodiversity and so many wrecks (40-plus and counting), you can't possibly see it all in one trip.

Could This Be the Dive Gear Trend of the Future?

Diving two computers is about more than being safe on a dive. It's also about increased awareness and peace of mind. Learn why you should adopt this technique as well as the author's own setup.

The Ultimate Liveaboard Packing Guide

The last thing you want is for a forgotten essential to put a damper on your next liveaboard vacation. Print this out before your next trip to help ensure you leave nothing behind.

A Land-and-Sea Tour of Hawaii's Big Island

From the joyful swoop of manta rays on torch-lit night dives to the vibrant tapestry of wild tropical flowers, the Big Island of Hawaii offers endless opportunities for adventure.

4 Conservation Artists You Should Follow

These four artists are on a mission to make the world greener for future generations. Learn more about their work—and how you can help support them.