Women in seafood
Although there are many women involved across all areas of the seafood industry, we need to ensure that the representation of women on our committees, boards and working groups reflects this. Within the 13 fishery working groups in Queensland, only six of the 86 positions are held by women. Greater diversity and representation will not only strengthen the seafood industry, but it will also enhance decision making. To help ‘right the ship’, Fisheries Queensland has partnered with Women in Seafood Australasia (WISA) to provide women in Queensland’s seafood industry professional development opportunities. WISA is the only national organisation in Australia representing the women of the seafood industry. It is a unique network connecting all women
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East coast south of latitude 22˚S 1 March 2023 to 21 March 2023 For more info go to the Qld Fishing 2.0 app
WISA member Karen Miller from Malanda Seafood on the Atherton Tablelands has been in the seafood industry for almost 25 years. Karen and her partner Mark (a second-generation fisher) proudly showcase over two dozen species of fish they catch themselves from their two vessels based in Karumba and Cairns.
working in the seafood industry from fishing and aquaculture and along the supply chain, as well as women working in research, policy and resource management. We think it’s important to take a moment to acknowledge the huge contribution women make to the seafood industry. Not only for International Women’s Day on 8 March – but every other day too. For more information about Women in Seafood Australasia (WISA) visit womeninseafood.org.au
Faces of Fisheries Meet Meagan…
From the moment eight-year-old Meagan first saw the Great Barrier Reef she was obsessed with all things marine. After completing a bachelor’s degree in marine science, Meagan reached her dream of working on the reef. In 2005 – when an opportunity arose to join the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) she literally jumped on board. Although this phase of her exciting career started off in the busy waters around Brisbane, her beloved reef was still calling. Meagan moved north to Airlie Beach and hasn’t looked back since. She credits the QBFP team and the training she’s received for giving her confidence in herself and helping her realise what she’s capable of. Meagan loves being out in nature and teaching her kids the importance of looking after our natural environment and ecosystems.
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