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Sarah Crosbie 8/28/25 Sarah Crosbie 8/28/25

This post is a collaboration between Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and Women in Fisheries, a network that connects women working across the UK fishing industry.

Sarah Crosbie 6/5/25 Sarah Crosbie 6/5/25

First ever Women’s-only Sea Survival course makes a splash in Newquay

Sarah Crosbie 5/23/25 Sarah Crosbie 5/23/25

New Community Partnership with Sailors’ Society

Sarah Crosbie 5/13/25 Sarah Crosbie 5/13/25

New Project Champions Future Women Tutors in Fishing and Marine Sectors

Sarah Crosbie 5/8/25 Sarah Crosbie 5/8/25

Congratulations to The Young Fishermen Network, and a huge thank you to everyone who voted for UK WIF

Sarah Crosbie 3/30/25 Sarah Crosbie 3/30/25

Under the Surface - Partners of Commercial Fishermen Mental Health and Wellbeing Survey

Sarah Crosbie 2/27/25 Sarah Crosbie 2/27/25

Training Webinar - Risk Assessments

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UK Women in Fisheries Launch New Icons Celebrating Diversity of Job Roles in the Seafood Sector

UK Women in Fisheries is proud to unveil a set of newly designed icons that celebrate the incredible women working across the seafood sector. Thanks to vital funding from FaSS, UK WIF collaborated with an experienced designer to develop these powerful symbols, which highlight the diversity of job duties and the strength of women in fisheries.

Sarah Crosbie 1/17/25 Sarah Crosbie 1/17/25

Mission statement and Values workshop

Sarah Crosbie 1/13/25 Sarah Crosbie 1/13/25

UK Women In Fisheries hosts first Webinar of 2025 - Navigating Gender Challenges in Male Dominated Industries

Sarah Crosbie 1/1/25 Sarah Crosbie 1/1/25

UK Women In Fisheries - New Years Resolution

Sarah Crosbie 4/11/24 Sarah Crosbie 4/11/24

Inspiring career stories from Women in Fisheries

This month’s webinar shared inspiring career stories from women working across the UK in the fishing industry.

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Fishing Safety, Medicals & Training Webinar

Catch up on the recording to hear about the importance of fishing medicals and the need for comprehensive safety measures onboard in 2024.

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How to get involved in 2024

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