Women in Welsh Fisheries

08/01/2026

Funding is now available for the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme. Find out more information here:

Welsh Government funding of up to £1.85m is now being made available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales.

07/12/2025

04/11/2025

Our F-REP with Women in Fisheries is happening in two weeks, and we just had a drop out, so we are sending a last minute nudge to women in industry who might have missed the first round of applications and interested to join us in London 17th-20th November. Get in touch with Emma (07311 812 105)

Whilst women are in the minority when it comes to working in visible roles on fishing boats, they occupy many direct and less visible roles in fish capture, trading, processing, management, administration, families and communities. Research in the UK shows that women contribute socially, economicall...

17/10/2025

Thinking of joining the commercial fishing industry? Check out the link to the Seafish Five-day Deckhand Preparation Course.

Take your first steps into commercial fishing with the comprehensive five-day Deckhand Preparation Course, designed for new entrants to the industry.

Five-day Deckhand Preparation Course Take your first steps into commercial fishing with the comprehensive five-day Deckhand Preparation Course, designed for new entrants to the industry.   Overview   The five-day Deckhand Preparation Course provides essential training for individuals seeking ...

30/09/2025

💥 1.8 MILLION views!
Beyond the Buoys isn’t just a documentary — it’s a breath of fresh air for the catching sector. 🌊
It celebrates women’s visibility, success and acceptance, while also shining a light on the men who have championed them and created space for change. ⚓💙

09/08/2025

🌊 Meaningful inclusion of women = more sustainable outcomes.
Research shows women use, understand, and value natural resources differently — and that difference matters.

From fisheries management to climate resilience, including women’s voices leads to more equitable, effective solutions.

🔗 Explore the research: www.women-fisheries.com/resources

03/08/2025

Seafish launches annual survey of UK fishing fleet
Seafish, the public body supporting the UK seafood industry, has launched its annual Fleet Survey for 2025. The survey sees a team of researchers visit harbours across the UK from 14 July to 19 September, where they speak to skippers and vessel owners to collect various pieces of data. Skippers and vessel owners are encouraged to take part in the 2025 survey.

This information is then used to develop crucial industry reports such as the Economics of the UK Fishing Fleet and Employment in the UK Fishing Fleet, which help inform policy and support the sector’s development.

The full survey schedule, including harbour visit dates, is available on the Seafish website: http://www.seafish.org/fleet-survey.