Photo Book Haenyeo Women Divers of Korea Jeju Bilingual Korean English Edition

Women who swim in the sea without breathing equipment, Haenyeo\nHaenyeo are people who dive to depths of 10 meters or even 20 meters without special breathing equipment to collect sea snails, abalones, and seaweed. And they are all women. Korea and Japan are the only countries where this type of fishing activity is practiced. However, while Japan's 'Ama' is well known around the world, the 'Haenyeo' who passed on their skills to the Ama are relatively unknown.\nRecognized as a disappearing rural heritage,\nSelected as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016\nHaenyeo make efforts to preserve the ecology of the sea because the sea is their livelihood. Haenyeo work to spread young sea snails and clams far out to sea, and sensitively observe and respond to changes in marine life due to changes in water temperature. In this way, the fishing activities of Haenyeo are a valuable heritage that can enrich the ecosystem.\nNational Geographic Diver, Korea's Only Female Underwater Photogra.