SKIPJACKS: A DYING BREED is a 7-minute short documentary offering an intimate glimpse into the life of the skipper of the Chesapeake Bay's oldest working skipjack. This beautifully shot film highlights the cultural and historical significance of skipjacks—traditional oyster dredging boats—and examines the challenges facing this vanishing maritime tradition. As skipjack fleets dwindle, the film reflects on the broader environmental and economic changes impacting the Chesapeake Bay region. Written, directed, and produced by Aditi Desai, Steve Erdman, and Kai Fang at American University, the documentary captures a vanishing way of life.