David Krebs
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March 18, 2026 · 3h 13m · Season 3 · Episode 11
About this episode
David Krebs discusses his journey in the commercial fishing industry and the challenges it faces today.
On this episode of the East Pass Podcast, I sat down with David Krebs , founder and owner of Ariel Seafoods. A longtime leader in the commercial fishing industry, David’s impact reaches far beyond the docks and fish houses of the Gulf Coast. Over the years, he has played an influential role in the Gulf’s Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program , served as an Advisory Panel member for the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council , and been a consistent advocate for sustainable fisheries and the future of the industry. But before the policy discussions and industry leadership, David was a fisherman who began working these waters more than a half century ago. In this episode, we talk about the early days on the Gulf, the evolution of the commercial fishing industry, the challenges fishermen face today, and some of the unforgettable adventures along the way.
People in this episode
Host: East Pass Podcast
Guest: David Krebs
Topics covered
- commercial fishing
- sustainable fisheries
- Gulf of Mexico
- fishing industry challenges
- fishing history
Keywords
- David Krebs
- Ariel Seafoods
- commercial fishing
- sustainable fisheries
- Gulf of Mexico
- fishing industry
- IFQ Program
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ariel Seafoods, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
Places: Gulf Coast
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