India's Fearless Women Seaweed Divers: A Story of Perseverance.
Around 5,000 women in Pamban Island, India, dive for seaweed, which they sell to local factories, despite facing challenges such as marine heat waves and government restrictions. The women, who have been collecting seaweed for generations, wear bandages to protect their hands from sharp rocks and hold their breath for up to 2-3 minutes during each dive. The occupation is a tradition and a main source of livelihood for the women, but they also face challenges such as alcoholism among male family members.