One Kilometer of Vines: How Vanuatu Islanders Catch Fish Without Modern Nets | SLICE

On the remote islands of Vanuatu, fishing is more than a way to put food on the table. It is a tradition that brings an entire community together. Basile begins in the forest, gathering vines and palm leaves to create an extraordinary fishing trap. By the next morning, more than a hundred men have gathered on the shore. Together, they pull a vine more than a kilometer long out to sea, forming a huge arc before waiting for the falling tide to trap the fish. There are no manufactured nets and few outside resources. The forest provides the materials, the sea provides the food, and generations of knowledge provide the techniques. From the communal catch to the handmade dugout canoes connecting neighboring islands, this is a glimpse into an island culture where fishing, craftsmanship and community remain deeply intertwined. Documentary: People of the Sea – Ep6: Vanuatu (2017) Direction: Ludovic Fossard Production: Production: Découpages & Arte France We fully own the rights to the use of the published content. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action. SLICE wants to fill up your curiosity! Accessible to anyone from anywhere at any time, this channel is your weekly dose of short docs about curious facts, discoveries, astounding info, unusual stories, weird, fun and instructive. Be smart, have a slice! #documentary #slice #fulldocumentary #freedocumentary #Vanuatu #Fishing #IslandLife #Tradition #Community #Pacific #Oceania #Fishermen #Culture #Islands #Sea #Craftsmanship #Documentary #VillageLife #Travel