Overview

• The Bajau tribe, known for their deep-sea diving skills, has fished in Southeast Asian waters for generations.
• Climate change and overfishing have depleted marine resources, making traditional fishing increasingly unreliable.
• Many Bajau are now turning to farming and other land-based jobs to sustain their families.
• The shift to land-based living has led to challenges, including identity loss and economic struggles.
• Efforts to integrate the Bajau into settled communities began in the 1990s for government recognition.