Know about the life of Bajau tribe; sea nomads living almost entirely on water

The Bajau tribe lives in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines. They have larger spleens for deep diving. Bajau people dive to 20-30 meters and hold breath for minutes. Children learn swimming early. They hunt fish and other sea creatures. They live on boats called lepa-lepa. Fishing is important for their culture. Tourism and destructive fishing practices threaten their way of life.

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