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![Haenyeo - Seeing the Incredible Women Divers of Jeju Island - South Korea! Haenyeo - Seeing the Incredible Women Divers of Jeju Island - South Korea!](https://www.divebuddy.com/members/1/31251_12572.jpg)
The Haenyeo (women divers), some in their 80s, dive to collect seaweed, shellfish and other seafood in a unique way (Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO). You can still see some of these sea mermaids ’at work’ and learn all about their history and culture in the Haenyeo museum on Jeju island. Continue reading for impressive facts and practical information.
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