The Bajau people are the first tribe in the world to have evolved to adapt to life under the sea. They spend their entire lives living on the sea and...

The Bajau people, also known as sea nomads or sea gypsies, have evolved remarkable adaptations for diving underwater. Their unique genetic traits enable them to spend long periods submerged without equipment. Studies suggest their enlarged spleens store oxygen-rich blood, aiding in breath-holding abilities. Additionally, Bajau children undergo extensive training from a young age to develop diving skills and adapt to the underwater environment. Their lifestyle revolves around the sea, with…

Bajau community is a small group of tribe who spend 60% of life in sea water. They live in the sea and live the simplest life. Read more about Bajau.

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Experience Life As A “Sea Gypsy!” Can you imagine living your entire life on the water? Well, for a number of nomadic tribes, that is their entire world! Look at this “small town&…

The Bajau people, also known as sea nomads or sea gypsies, have evolved remarkable adaptations for diving underwater. Their unique genetic traits enable them to spend long periods submerged without equipment. Studies suggest their enlarged spleens store oxygen-rich blood, aiding in breath-holding abilities. Additionally, Bajau children undergo extensive training from a young age to develop diving skills and adapt to the underwater environment. Their lifestyle revolves around the sea, with…

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There are many interesting and unique things we can learn from the Bajau Tribe. Let's find out 10 unique facts of the Bajau, Indonesia sea gypsies tribe.