Fisherman Stan Rennie leads fight against toxic ocean pollution after 2021 crab die-off

Summary

On 25 September 2021, thousands of dead and dying crabs washed up on beaches in Yorkshire and north-east England, threatening the livelihood of Teesside fisherman Stan Rennie. It was the first of several die-offs that saw the disappearance of vast swathes of native sea life along an extended stretch of coast, including seal pups, and the decimation of the local fishing industry. Five years later, Rennie is leading the fight against toxic ocean pollution and corporate coverups, earning him the nickname the Mr Bates of the seas.

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1. The Guardian

   23 Oct 2026, 10:03 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian profiles Teesside fisherman Stan Rennie, whose livelihood was threatened when thousands of dying crabs washed up in Yorkshire in 2021, and who now leads the fight against toxic ocean pollution and corporate coverups.