'Sea Nomads' Are First Known Humans Genetically Adapted to Diving
Published 20 Apr 2018, 11:51 BST
A Bajau fisherman named Tarumpit catches octopus off Boheydulang Island.
Photograph by Matthieu Paley, National Geographic
A Bajau child sleeps near a pot of abalone that will be his family’s dinner.
Photograph by Matthieu Paley, National Geographic
A Bajau fisherman named Sahad sails off Bodgaya Island.
Photograph by Matthieu Paley, National Geographic
Almost all Bajau food, including octopus, comes from the sea.
Photograph by Matthieu Paley, National Geographic
Bamboo stilt houses sit off Bodgaya Island.
Photograph by Matthieu Paley, National Geographic
A Bajau fisherman dives for coral, fish, giant clams, and scallops.
Photograph by Matthieu Paley, National Geographic