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Maupiha is a remote atoll in French Polynesia, accessible via a narrow, challenging pass from Bora Bora.▶ 0:06 The island features a small, isolated community of three residents who rely on subsistence living, including fishing, coconut crab hunting, and raising chickens, supplemented by occasional donations from visiting sailors.▶ 14:06 The landscape is dotted with abandoned homes and copra sheds, remnants of a once-thriving industry that collapsed as palm oil production in Southeast Asia became more economically competitive.▶ 0:33 Copra harvesting requires labor-intensive work—climbing trees, splitting husks, and drying meat—for minimal financial return, prompting many locals to relocate to neighboring islands like Maupiti to pursue more lucrative opportunities in tourism and Airbnb hosting.▶ 12:48 Sailors visiting the atoll often trade staples for local knowledge and cultural exchange.▶ 4:04 The island remains a destination for cruisers seeking remote, pristine environments, though visitors must contend with significant insect populations, squalls, and the logistical challenges of navigating the reef-enclosed anchorage.▶ 15:13

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