Well managed and healthy oceans are vital to the survival of small island states, such as the Maldives.

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In many ways, the island owes its survival to its traditional democratic structure.

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Their boat is caught up in a storm and is torn apart, stranding the castaways on the island to fend for their survival.

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In this case they were trapped on a desert island, and could earn their survival by fulfilling tough outdoor challenges.

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And if China is able to destroy the bulk of Taiwan's defense capability, the island would be wholly dependent on U.S. protection for its survival.

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