Sama-Bajau have sometimes been called the "Sea Gypsies" or "Sea Nomads", terms that have also been used for non-related ethnic groups with similar traditional lifestyles, such as the …

Feb 21, 2025 · Hailing from the southwestern islands of The Philippines in the Sulu Sea and beyond, the Bajau Laut and a related ethnic group called the Sama (sometimes grouped …

4 days ago · For more than a thousand years, the Bajau — often called the “Sea Nomads” of Southeast Asia — have lived almost entirely on the water. Traditionally, they spend up to eight …

Nov 26, 2024 · Salih is Bajau Laut, an indigenous seafaring group in Southeast Asia that has lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle on the ocean for centuries.

Jun 24, 2025 · For centuries, the Bajau Laut, or “Sea Nomads,” have lived much of their lives afloat, navigating the waters of the Coral Triangle, which spans the Philippines, Malaysia, and …

Jun 20, 2024 · Indonesia’s Bajo people, who once spent most of their lives in boats or offshore huts, are adopting more sedentary habits, but without forsaking their deep connection to the sea.

Feb 3, 2025 · Known as 'sea nomads', the Bajau Laut tribe have lived at sea for more than 1,000 years. Their lifestyle has given them the ability to stay underwater for very long periods of time.

May 25, 2018 · The Bajau people live on the waters of Southeast Asia, where they've evolved into sea-dwelling beings like no other humans on planet Earth.

Jun 27, 2024 · The Bajau people, often called the "Sea Nomads," have amazed scientists and divers alike with their extraordinary underwater abilities. This tribe has developed a genetic …

This lifestyle, which the Bajau have practiced for thousands of years, has led many to refer to them as Sea Nomads. A team of researchers recently examined how these divers are able to …