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What's killing the Teesside crabs?

Thousands of crabs washed up dead, but can government reports reveal what happened?

When a nightmarish scene unfolded on the beaches of northeast England in the last few months of 2021, fishermen raised the alarm. The mass die-off of thousands of crabs has led to two government reports, with the latest out earlier this month. But have they raised more questions than answers?

Guests:
James Cole, chair of the Whitby Fishing Association.
Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, UK Parliament.

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