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Tom and Anissia visit the remote atoll of Maupélia in French Polynesia, where they document local subsistence practices, including hunting coconut crabs and fishing in the lagoon.▶ 0:55 The crew learns to extract coconut crabs from their burrows, noting that these crustaceans can weigh over 4 kilograms and possess powerful claws capable of crushing coconuts.▶ 1:47 They emphasize that the crabs must be kept in separate barrels to prevent fighting.▶ 11:06 The pair also engages in line fishing from their boat, successfully catching a spangled emperor, a species they note is safe to eat in this specific atoll because the area is free of ciguatera.▶ 21:58 They use hermit crabs as bait on a weighted line, though they frequently contend with grey reef sharks attracted to their catch.▶ 22:13 The visit highlights the self-sufficiency of the local community, who rely on visiting sailors to deliver supplies to the isolated island.▶ 0:57

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