Marine nomad

摘要

The Bajau Laut, or Bajo, are marine nomads thought to come from the Philippines, who for centuries have lived out their lives almost entirely at sea. In dugout canoes known as lepa lepa they ply the ocean between Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, fishing with nets and lines. They are also expert free divers, as can be seen in this image, taken in the waters off Wakatobi, south Sulawesi. But their way of life is under threat. The W WF is working with the Wakatobi National Park Authority to prioritise marine conservation in the area.