On South Korea’s Jeju Island, generations of women known as haenyeo have made their living by free-diving in the ocean to fish. This matriarchal community of fisherwomen has gained global fame in recent years, with their story told through books and documentaries, and their communal culture and sustainable practices recognised by the United Nations. But despite their international profile, haenyeo face challenges to their traditional livelihoods amid dwindling numbers and the impact of climate c

🌊 Meet the Haenyeo: Korea's legendary sea women who've been free-diving up to 60 feet for centuries! These incredible divers work in freezing waters year-round, diving well into their 80s and even throughout pregnancy. New research reveals they may have genetic superpowers - DNA changes that help lower blood pressure underwater and boost cold tolerance. Scientists think these adaptations could lead to breakthrough treatments for stroke and blood pressure disorders. Read more: https://bit.ly/4kt

Song Ji-hyo dives deep into the extraordinary lives of Jeju Island’s legendary haenyeo, pushing her limits to uncover the challenges facing their incredible tradition. Coming soon to #BBCPlayer. #BBCEarthDeepDiveKorea #DeepDiveKorea #songjihyohaenyeoadventure #Haenyeo #송지효 #SongJiHyo #Korea #Jeju | BBC Player

[UNESCO Culture of Jeju Haenyeo Tour] On July 1st to 2nd, foreign Social Media Influencers residing in Korea went to UNESCO Tour to Jeju Island! They learned about Culture of Jeju Haenyeo and experience Haenyeo Muljil. Also, they visited Geomun Oreum and Manjanggul Cave, which are also the UNESCO World Heritages in Korea. Let's take a look at their exciting UNESCO Tour😍 #unescokorea #UNESCO #World_Heritage #Tour #Jeju #Haenyeo #GeomunOreum #ManjanggulCave | Live Korea

Preserving Jeju Island's haenyeo culture that is impacted by changing marine environment #haenyeo #culture #environment | Arirang News