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As a self-proclaimed “waterman,” Jerry shares the stark realities of life as a crabber. There are only about 20 active watermen left on the island, a stark contrast to the past when their numbers were in the hundreds. Crabbing, he explains, is not a lucrative profession but a way of life rooted in freedom and tradition. The challenges posed by new regulations, economic instability, and the reluctance of younger generations to engage in the trade earmark a crucial turning point for the community's survival.