UK Women in Fisheries

Webinar Navigating Gender Challenges in Male Dominated Environments - Next Thursday 9th Jan! 📲 Register now at women-fisheries.com/events 🎉 Meet our inspiring panelists: shewhodareswins.com womeninboatbuilding.com @WES1919 @sdg5forseafood #Webinar #womens #empowerment

🎉 UK Women in Fisheries New Year’s Resolution 2025 Find our full article on the website: women-fisheries.com/news #ValueHerTime #FairPay #WomenInFisheries

Enjoy our lighthearted Betwix-mass puzzle! And 👇 If 👇 you're 👇 really 👇 stuck...... 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 1 Finding Nemo 2 The Little Mermaid 3 Jaws 4 A Muppet Treasure Island 5 Titanic 6 Moana 7 A Perfect Storm 8 Free Willy 9 Water World 10 The Beach 11 Shark Tale

🚨 Lifesaving Equipment for Fishing Vessels! 🚨 The Seafarers Hospital Society (via SeaFit) is offering a fantastic opportunity for fishing crews: FREE defibrillators and first aid kits for vessels with a skipper and at least two crew members on board!

Merry Christmas to you and your families from all of us at The UK Women In Fisheries Team. Thank you for your continued support of our work, we can't wait to share some of our exciting projects with you in 2025.

The Herring Lasses Part 3 Looking back at the lives of the Herring Lasses reminds us of the strength 💪 and determination of the women in fishing who have gone before us their hard work and commitment continue to inspire today’s fight for fairness ⚖️ and equality 🌊

🌊 Join us for our Webinar 🗓️ Thursday, 9th January | 🕕 18:00 (GMT) Navigating Gender Challenges in Male-Dominated Industries 🎉 Meet our inspiring panelists: shewhodareswins.com womeninboatbuilding.co.uk @WES1919 @sdg5forseafood #UKWIF #Webinar #WomenInFisheries

🌟 Sea Sister Spotlight: Hannah Fennell 🌟 Hannah is a true leader, advocate, and role model, driving the fishing industry towards a bright and sustainable future. 🐟🏴 Read all about Hannahs work & hopes for the future on any of our other platforms -160 characters isnt enough

Herring Lasses Pt. 2 🐟💪 The herring lasses worked at incredible speed, gutting up to 60 fish per minute! ⚡ Using sharp knives called futtles, they sorted and packed herring by size and quality, ensuring the Herring arrived at market in top condition.

🌊 Set sail with The WIF Current! ⚓ Join us for our bi-weekly meet-up—a relaxed space to connect, share ideas, and make new friends. No booking needed—just drop anchor and hop aboard! 📍Find our Zoom link: women-fisheries.com/wif-current 🌟 Let’s keep the conversation flowing

The Haenyeo During a recent trip to Korea representing UKWIF I was inspired by the Haenyeo (해녀)—the ‘sea women’ of Korea & Jeju Island. 🧜‍♀️🐠 This matriarchal fishery is a powerful example of how women can lead with strength, collaboration, and sustainability.

Stay tuned! The work of these women was so epic, we simply couldnt cover it all in one post! Each week, we’ll unveil a new glimpse into the working lives of the herring lasses, and their incredible hard work 💪 that held up an entire industry. Don’t miss it! 🐟✨

🔥 Join our Mentorship Programme and Get a Special Bonus! 🔥 Sign up and be part of a successful mentor-mentee connection, and you’ll receive a FREE branded @YETICoolers 18oz Chug bottle—because strong women deserve strong gear! 🥤💪🏼 Apply: women-fisheries.com 🌊⚓✨

🎣✨ Sea Sister Spotlight: Tilly Phillips 🌊🐟 Say hello to Tilly Phillips, the driving force behind the Young Fishermen’s Network (YFN)—a first-of-its-kind initiative in the sector. 🎥 Follow the YFN's adventures on Instagram @youngfishermennetwork 📲🌟🌊

🌊Meet Marie Thrap 🌊 📍 Her most groundbreaking discovery? The rift valley along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge—providing undeniable evidence for seafloor spreading and validating the theory of plate tectonics. This was a revelation that transformed our understanding of Earth's geology

We understand the unique challenges women face, and we’re here to break down those barriers. Thanks to the fantastic support from our funders, we’re able to keep our services free. But we need your help to keep the momentum going! linktr.ee/UKWIF

🌟Sea Sister Spotlight: Caroline Chapple🌟 🎨 As a live graphic recorder, Caroline transforms conversations into stunning visual narratives, capturing not just the ideas but the emotional essence of every moment. Her work fosters connections and creates lasting impressions. 💡

💫 Honouring the Fisherrow Fishwives 💫 From the shores of Fisherrow, Musselburgh, these remarkable women embodied East Lothian’s heritage. Long before dawn, they baited lines, hauled heavy wicker creels into Edinburgh, and stood for hours gutting fish in icy waters #Fisherrow

🎄 UK WIF Christmas Quiz Alert! 🎄 Get ready for a festive evening of fishy fun, fabulous prizes from @YETICoolers , @CottenGuy & Comfish and the chance to connect with fellow members! 🐟✨ 📩 Check your inbox for details on how to join this members-only digital event