Noyo Harbor manager Anna Neumann highlights women in fishing

Anna Neumann, the manager of Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg, California, oversees a public entity that manages a marina hosting 256 vessels. The port serves as a vital commercial fishing hub and economic resource for the Mendocino County community.

Neumann highlights the historical and ongoing presence of women in the fishing industry. While men have traditionally been associated with seafaring, she notes that women have long managed land-based operations, such as fish processing, and possess strong organizational skills suited for port management.

One example of female leadership in the sector is Heather Sears, a professional fisherwoman and owner of the Princess and the Princess Seafood Market and Deli, who learned the trade from her father.