Exploring the Bajau Tribe: Masters of the Sea 🌊🌏
By Jude Obuseh The Bajau, affectionately known as the Sea Gypsies, are a captivating ethnic group nestled within Southeast Asia's coastal regions, spanning the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. With an intimate bond with the ocean, they've cultivated unparalleled skills and genetic adaptations that allow them to thrive in their aquatic domain. At the heart of Bajau life lies their exceptional diving prowess, a skill finely honed over generations. From childhood, Bajau children are initiated into the art of free-diving, mastering techniques that enable them to plunge to extraordinary depths and endure extended periods underwater without the aid of modern diving gear. This remarkable ability is underpinned by genetic mutations influencing spleen size and red blood cell production, optimizing oxygen storage and facilitating prolonged breath-holding underwater. Scientific research has delved deep into these genetic adaptations, unveiling the Bajau's larger spleens and spec...