Coastal Notes

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

The Lift of Water

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

From swim bladders to whale blubber, buoyancy lets life float, glide, and thrive beneath the waves—science and wonder rising together.

Science of the Sea