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Discovering the Makemo atoll while navigating through minefields

23 de novembro de 2024 · 9 min · 2K visualizações · Makemo

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Dajana and Ivo sail from the atoll of Haroya to the Makemo atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, entering through the Ari Kitamiro pass on a rising tide to utilize the favorable current.0:17 Navigating the interior of Makemo requires constant vigilance due to numerous submerged coral heads, which the crew describes as a minefield; they rely on satellite charts to identify hazards while maneuvering toward an anchorage near the abandoned village of Puna Roku.1:53 The village of Puna Roku, once home to 300 residents, was abandoned following a severe hurricane in 1906, with inhabitants relocating to the main village of Pueva.6:22 During their stay, the crew visits the historic site, including the old cemetery and active copra drying operations.6:39 They spend several days with a local family, Abel and Harriet, who demonstrate techniques for harvesting and preparing giant clams.2:35 The crew emphasizes the necessity of visual navigation and satellite imagery to avoid coral damage when moving between anchorages in the atoll.2:01

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