Scattered through Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, the Bajau are a semi-nomadic tribe of fishers with extraordinary freediving skills.
Research has shown that their anatomy has evolved to help them remain underwater for a longer time.
The Bajau’s traditional respect for their environment sets them as an example for ocean conservation.
Video by Anirudh Ganapathy
Edited by K Akhil Raj
Music, sound design and mixing by Bjorn Surrao
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