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Crabbing in crisis: A look into economic, environmental factors disrupting the global seafood industry

KING 5 traveled to Kodiak, Alaska to learn more about the current crabbing crisis.

Erica Zucco, Leah Pezzetti

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Published: 1:02 PM PDT October 8, 2023
Updated: 6:50 PM PDT October 10, 2023

The crabbing industry in western Washington and around the globe is in crisis.

This is due to environmental impacts, like warming oceans, and economic factors, like inflation, that are putting a strain on fishermen. 

KING 5 traveled to Kodiak, Alaska to learn more about the current crabbing crisis. 

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