Indonesia's Sea Nomads Transition to Land-Based Livelihoods

Climate change and overfishing disrupt the traditional seafaring lifestyle of the Bajau people, pushing them to seek work on land.

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.