South Korea's āmermaids,ā known as the haenyeo, are fiercely dedicated to protecting their ocean home. These skilled women divers harvest their own seafood and actively work to preserve the waters they rely on, raising their voices against pollution caused by tourism, climate change, and nuclear waste dumping in their region.
Bound together by a powerful sisterhood, the haenyeo share a commitment that reflects their long history of defining their own standards of freedom and resilience. Their mutual support is not only inspiringāit is essential to their survival and the preservation of their ocean environment.
āThe ocean is our home. We have to go to the sea,ā Geum Ok, a haenyeo, says in āThe Last of the Sea Womenā on Apple TV.ā āEven in my next life, I will dive again.ā