Salt in their Veins

The Bajo of Southeast Sulawesi, descendants of sea nomads, struggle to keep their bond with the ocean alive as overfishing, pollution and reef damage threaten their way of life.

An intimate look at a sea-rooted culture fighting for survival as its reefs decline.

The Bajo people of Southeast Asia have a deep connection with the marine environment. As descendants of sea nomads, they traditionally roamed the ocean to fish and trade, but today, most live in coastal villages or on st

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