I was shy to take these photos without getting names and permission. I am in awe of these women. Out almost every day. They are a co-op. Free divers and seafood harvesters. It is Jeju heritage and many women are not spring chickens.
(Click photos to enlarge. The video is a UNESCO project.)
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| Gonae Haenyeo |
I came around the corner as they were finishing their daily business. I had seen the boats off shore and now, having seen the video, I realize they were working. There is another village Haenyeo group 3kms north.
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| Last seaweed back to sea |
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| Gonae's Haenyeo |
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| Gonae Haenyeos' sea view |
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| Tallied weighed on the spot |
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| Some don't get weighed |
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| Take: Two full + one partial cooler. |
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| Quick clean 'n' outta there |
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| Current price. Deal. |
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| Are they abalone shells? |
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| Guts and seaweed |
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| Is it abalone? |
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| Packing gear after cleaning catch |
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| Statues frequent shoreline |
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| The buyers and the divers. |
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