As summer field season starts ramping up, check out these packing tips for field days by Women of Fisheries, including a free PRINTABLE packing list!
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By Alexandra Norelli Women’s History Month inspired us to dig a little deeper into fisheries history to see where and when women first started making their mark in the field. This is in no way a comprehensive history of all women in fisheries, however, the members of the Women of […]
“Have confidence in your knowledge and skills that you bring. If you don’t know something, ask questions. And don’t be afraid to jump in.”
If you’ve ever wondered how you can show support for women in the business industry of fisheries, here’s your chance! We’ve rounded up a list of women-founded businesses for you to check out. These businesses offer the best of both worlds – gear created with women in mind and the […]
Last year, several members of Women of Fisheries and allies published an article in Fisheries and a summary in the Fisheries Blog discussing how to be an ally to women in science. The same 3 steps to become a better ally that were highlighted in the Fisheries Blog apply even […]
We all have a voice, so whenever you can, lift up others and invite them to the fisheries table.
Recent research has documented that the early-career job market for marine environmentalists offers few and mostly uncompensated opportunities. The struggle to obtain full time paid work in fisheries science is real and can lead many early career scientists to accept positions that are highly underpaid. For many reasons, some detailed […]
Say hello to Sara Turner, the newest Women of Fisheries Board Member!
Thank you for being a part of our Women of Fisheries community and participating in the second annual fisHER Adventure Classic this month! Without you, we would not be able to grow and expand our services for all women in fisheries. The fisHER Adventure Classic is our annual fundraising event […]
“Keep pushing to make this career path better for the next cohort- not just women, everyone. “