What life looks like on the most remote inhabited island

WarOnPrivacy 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

This wiki has a map showing where Tristan da Cunha is, in relation to Saint Helena and Ascension islands.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Helena,_Ascension_and_Tr...

pcrh 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Thanks!

An interesting article. It mentions that "breeding dogs are no longer allowed on the island". I presume this is to avoid a feral population of dogs becoming established. However, I'm unaware that dogs pose particular threats to native wildlife, unlike cats.

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ljf 2 hours ago | parent [-]

Dogs are pretty terrible for nesting birds, especially ground nesting ones. Even on a leash they can cause birds to leave their nests.

Similar for other small animals;

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-visitors...

	▲	griffzhowl an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Dogs are allowed though, and used to herd sheep and cattle, so ground-nesting birds don't seem to be a big concern

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throw0101c 5 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Point Nemo (and related points) is also interesting:

> […] The oceanic pole of inaccessibility, also known as Point Nemo, is located at roughly 48°52.6′S 123°23.6′W[21] and is the place in the ocean that is farthest from land. It represents the solution to the "longest swim" problem.[22] […]

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pole_of_inaccessibility

	▲	dkural 5 hours ago \| parent [-]
		"The area is so remote that, since no regular marine or air traffic routes are within 400 kilometres (250 mi), sometimes the closest human beings are astronauts aboard the International Space Station when it passes overhead.[23][24] "

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aquir 5 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

You can be the “most remote” worker in there if there’s Starlink on the island…

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patch_collector 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

It turns out that they do have Starlink, as of 2024. Notable impacts have been improved telemedicine, remote learning opportunities for the school, and reduced attendance at the pub because people are watching Netflix.

https://www.tristandc.com/government/news-2024-09-22-starlin... https://www.youngpioneertours.com/fast-internet-changing-tri...

	▲	gib444 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		> The Albatross bar, the island’s only pub, once a lively social hub, is noticeably quieter these days. Many locals now spend their evenings at home scrolling, video chatting, or watching Netflix That's sad

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SquirrelOnFire 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

"Hey, the whole team is getting together for an all hands next week and I'd like you to join..."

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BrenBarn 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I've been fascinated by this island for years.

	▲	brightbeige an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Me too. The wiki article is full of fun facts On sports competitions: > However, opponents were in short supply. It was a case of waiting for visiting opponents, and sometimes years might go by without any opportunities to play foreign opposition. Their first match was against a South African fishing vessel and they lost 10–6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristan_da_Cunha

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Sharlin 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Now that St. Helena has an airport and all, it’s good to know that even more remote alternatives exist.

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sgt 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Honestly looks a lot more interesting and alive than St Helena

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hoppp 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Very interesting. Life must be amazing. But it was only pictures of men? Not many females there or what? Seems like an off grid paradise

	▲	codeddesign 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Outside of mentioning that kids go to school and there was a birthday, personal life isn’t discussed. The article is about manual labor required to live on the island. While 3 woman are introduced, the article mainly revolved around fishing, carrying heavy material long distances, and livestock which is man dominated in every country around the world. Very likely the woman are caring for the heavy burden and labors required to upkeep their own homestead which deserves an article itself, but obviously outside of the point of this article.