South East Asia's extraordinary freedivers
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