In a coastal hut in Mie Prefecture, a charcoal fire burns at the center as ama — "sea woman" in Japanese, who make a living by free-diving for seafood — warm their hands, or grill fresh catch for ...

Ever seen someone dive for lobster with just their lungs? Meet Japan’s Ama divers—iconic free-diving women who harvest abalone, clams, and lobster straight from the ocean floor. Today, we learn their ...