The Haenyeo, a group of all-female divers from the Korean island of Jeju, are renowned for their ability to dive in frigid waters without the aid of breathing equipment — even while pregnant. A study ...
(CNN) — An island 50 miles (80 kilometers) off the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula is home to a unique and celebrated community of women: the Haenyeo. These women dive year-round off Jeju Island, ...
They might not look like the Disney character Ariel, but these women truly are real–life mermaids. Known as Haenyeo, or 'women of the sea', the group of South Korean female divers swim up to 65 feet ...
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Did South Korea’s legendary female free divers evolve for a life underwater? Scientists find new evidence
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. An island 50 miles ...
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