We wanted to take the opportunity to wish our LGBTQIA2S+ community members a Happy Pride Month. Some ask why celebrating Pride is important. The answer, like many things in life, is complex, and may vary depending on who you ask. Pride Month is about so much more than rainbows and […]
Category: Voices
“My advice is to stay strong, find your allies, and remember you are smart and capable of flourishing in this career. ”
Moon Joy to “Fisheries Joy” – So you may be wondering what this has to do with Women of Fisheries? I think many of us who are in school for fisheries or who work in fisheries are here because we have a desire to learn more, to explore more, to try to understand more, and maybe seek out an adventure or two.
By: Heather Moncrief-Cox, with Lynn Mattes It usually starts small – a decline in morning greetings, less enthusiasm when discussing project ideas, or you’re “accidentally” forgotten on important emails. You feel like you’re overreacting, but the work colleague you respect and think of as a mentor and friend is suddenly […]
In February, we announced the winners of the Women of Fisheries Gives Back! Award for early career fisheries scientists. Although we were only able give out three awards, the applicants were excellent and we wanted to highlight a few of their unique journeys and experiences. Their experiences ranged from studying […]
Thank you to everyone who has made our fifth annual Early Career Award possible! It was an amazing pool of applicants, and thanks to generous donations during the Fish Sisters Unite Campaign last year, we were able to support three awards this year! Learn more about our winners (Emily Hamilton, […]
Wrap up of the 2025 Underwater Wonder series – celebrating the diversity beneath the surface, and the people who care deeply about it.
To our Fish Sisters and Allies, As we approach the end of another year, we enter a time of reflection. This has been a turbulent and uncertain time for fisheries professionals and the environmental field in general. Regardless, we are continuing to do the work of conservation and are so […]
Unfortunately, finding field gear as a woman can be a challenge – especially waders, which are typically designed to fit male bodies. So, we turned to the 2,000+ members of Women of Fisheries to get their advice on what has worked for them! Like many kinds of field gear, women […]
“A good PhD is a done PhD” was the mantra that helped me finish my PhD on time. I’ve appreciated any advice along the lines of “Finished, not perfect.”