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During the peak of the pandemic, Ioanna Taraia found herself stranded in Fiji, where she not only managed to undertake but also successfully complete two vital training programs. This came at a crucial moment, as Pacific communities and families were growing increasingly reliant on the ocean for both sustenance and income