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9 months ago

Real-life MERMAIDS swim to the ocean floor and back 100 times a day

The Haenyeo, or 'women of the sea', are South Korean female divers who can dive up to 65 feet and spend around 56% of their day underwater.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago

These Real-Life Mermaid' Divers Hold Genetic Clues to Enduring Extreme Environments

Haenyeo divers possess unique genetic adaptations that enable them to thrive in extreme underwater conditions.
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