Haenyeo - Wikipedia
Haenyeo[a] (Korean: 해녀; lit. sea women) are female divers in the South Korean province of Jeju, whose livelihood consists of harvesting a variety of mollusks, seaweed, and other sea life from the ocean. Known for their independent spirit and determination, haenyeo are representative of the semi-matriarchal family structure of Jeju. [1]: 1 [2][3]
The Haenyeo, South Korea's Fearless 'Sea Women'
Oct 13, 2024 · On South Korea’s largest island, Jeju, there is a community of women known as the Haenyeo. The Haenyeo are divers who specialize in gathering seafood like conches, seaweed, and octopuses. Some Haenyeo can dive as deep as 30 feet, without using oxygen masks or any other modern-day scuba gear.
Haenyeo - Seeing the Incredible Women Divers of Jeju Island
The Haenyeo (women divers), some in their 80s, dive to collect seaweed, shellfish and other seafood in a unique way (Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO). You can still see some of these sea mermaids 'at work' and learn all about their history and culture in the Haenyeo museum on Jeju island.
UNESCO - Culture of Jeju Haenyeo (women divers)
Sep 9, 2021 · In Jeju Island, there is a community of women, some aged in their 80s, which goes diving 10m under the sea to gather shellfish, such as abalone or sea urchins for a living without the help of oxygen masks.
Step Inside: Island of the Sea Women - Official Website of Lisa See
This film documents a day in the life of a 12 year old Korean girl, learning to dive as a haenyeo on the island of Jeju. This novice diver is of the last generation that will engage in this vocation, and serves as an important historical document.
Haenyeo Jeju Women Divers: Where to See Them | Expatolife
Jul 7, 2024 · This stunning volcanic crater, formed over 5,000 years ago, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers one of the most breathtaking views on Jeju Island. It’s not just the scenery that draws visitors, though—the Haenyeo Women Diver Show is …
Spellbinding photos capture the ‘mermaid’ divers of South Korea
Dec 26, 2023 · After spending several days with the Haenyeo, a group of women on South Korea’s Jeju Island renowned for harvesting seafood from the ocean floor without scuba gear, photographer Peter Ash Lee...
The Haenyeo: The Unveiling the living legends of women at sea
Dec 21, 2023 · The Haenyeo are best known as the female divers from Jeju Island. They dive into waters twenty meters deep to catch fresh seafood from the depths of the ocean. In a society where established…
Jeju Haenyeo — Google Arts & Culture
Jeju Haenyeo make their living by harvesting abalones, conches, sea cucumber, and hijiki from the ocean. They are called Jomsu, Jomnyeo, and Jamsu in Jeju. Their lives are an integral part of...
Hiking & Haenyeo Women Divers at Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Jeju …
Feb 21, 2023 · Jeju’s Women Divers, known as Haenyeo, are perhaps Jeju Island’s biggest icons. The Haenyeo make a living collecting seafood from the ocean floor including octopi, abalone, sea urchins, and seaweed.