Showing us how traditional nomads in the Coral Triangle in Indonesia live, photographer James Morgan captures the lives of the Bajau Laut people in his nomad photo series.
The stunningly lush and aquatic series is both visually enthralling and harsh, as it documents the hardships of the fishing practices of the Bajau Laut (a nomadic tribe that lives their lives at sea). The London-based photographer spent six months with the traditionally nomadic people, which support their lives by fishing for income and food.
However, the modernized fish trade has caused the Bajau Laut problems and has forced them to employ harmful fishing methods. This nomad photo series shows how the Bajau's future is threatened, and so is the "largest and most diverse marine bio-region in the world," which they call home.
Aquatic Nomadic Photography
This Nomad Photo Series is Both Stunningly Beautiful and Harsh
Trend Themes
1. Nomad Lifestyle - There is a growing trend in the world towards living a nomad lifestyle.
2. Sustainable Fishing - There is a trend towards using sustainable fishing methods to preserve both traditional cultures and marine life.
3. Cultural Preservation - There is a trend towards documenting and preserving traditional cultures through photography and other forms of media.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Opportunities for photographers to document and preserve traditional cultures and the beauty of the natural world.
2. Sustainable Fishing Industry - Opportunities for the development of sustainable fishing methods that can help preserve marine life and traditional cultures.
3. Tourism Industry - Opportunities to develop sustainable and responsible tourism that can bring income to traditional cultures like that of the Bajau Laut people.