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The Haunting Whistle of the Sea | Ama Divers

Tamela Bandy | Coastal Notes Published on: 29/09/2025

Journey into the world of Japan’s Ama divers—women who free dive for abalone, oysters, and pearls, guided by courage, sisterhood, and the haunting sea whistle.

Ama DiversJapanJapanese AmaWomen of the seaTraditional Japanese divingAma divers Ise ShimaAncient diving practicesJapanese folklore and oceanIkigai

Coastal Notes

Easily Influenced

By: Tamela Bandy | Coastal Notes Published on: 28/09/2025

Tides are the ocean’s breath, shaped by moon, sun, and Earth. Discover the science, patterns, and poetry behind their eternal rise and fall.

Science of the Sea
Easily Influenced