Azul Dostrom-Ekman

Azul Dostrom-Ekman, a KQED reporter, dives into the challenges the Bay Area faces with its beloved Dungeness crab tradition during Thanksgiving. She discusses how recent delays in commercial crabbing seasons impact local families and their customs, particularly amid rising competition from Washington's crab. Recognizing the cultural significance of fresh crab, especially within Filipino heritage, she shares insights into recreational crabbing as an alternative. Ecological concerns and the effects of climate change also raise important questions for the future of this cherished holiday staple.