[10] Since the cod moratorium of 1992, the isolated community has struggled to survive, having declined to about 50% of its peak population of 1,120 in the 1970s.

[citation needed] In 2004, Ramea was chosen for the site of Canada's first wind-diesel demonstration project was completed with the support of CETC-Ottawa.

The objective of the project was to demonstrate that the Wind-Diesel Integrated Control System (WDICS) can be used to displace diesel power generation by introducing wind to the island's grid and to show significant energy efficiency and reliability for northern, remote or isolated locations.

[citation needed] Walking to the island's highest point on top of Man O'War Hill offers excellent views of archipelago and across to White Bear Bay.

[citation needed] Every year the islands host to a traditional music festival on the second weekend of August.