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After thousands of crabs wash up dead on the North East coast, struggling local fishermen attempt to get to the bottom of the devastating environmental event.

October 2021 saw the beginning of an environmental catastrophe on the north east coast, as thousands of crustaceans washed up dead along numerous beaches. Fishermen from Hartlepool to Whitby reported plummeting catches as their livelihoods became seriously threatened. We follow the local community as they deal with the fallout from this ecological disaster and try to understand how it came about.

29 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Oct 2022 03:30

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Role Contributor
Director Tom Whitaker
Producer Tom Whitaker
Executive Producer Debb Swindells
Executive Producer Sarah Trigg

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