Laura Anderson, a third-generation commercial fisherwoman, began fishing with her father at the age of 14, engaging in salmon trawling and crab fishing along the Northern California coast. Her experiences as a female in the male-dominated fishing industry were shaped by her father's accommodating approach, which made her time on the boat more comfortable. After her fishing years, Laura studied marine policy and science in college.

Leesa Cobb was interviewed by Sarah Calhoun in Port Orford, Oregon, on June 23, 2014 as part of the Voices from POORT (Port Orford Ocean Resource Team) project. Leesa discusses her involvement in the fishing industry after marrying a second-generation fisherman and becoming politically involved the Pacific Fishery Management Council when the social impacts of catch share management became apparent to her.

Lyle Keeler was interviewed by Sarah Calhoun in Port Orford, Oregon, on July 17, 2014 as part of the Voices from POORT (Port Orford Ocean Resource Team) project. Lyle discusses his career in small-boat fishing, the involvement of his household in the fishing business, and the more greater difficulties he now encounters making a living from fishing, offering advice for aspiring fishermen.

Interview with Mary Schreiber

Marylinda Guerin was interviewed by Sarah Calhoun in Port Orford, Oregon, on July 18, 2014 as part of the Voices from POORT (Port Orford Ocean Resource Team) project. Marylinda recounts how her father, growing up a rancher then a lumberman, built his first boat in the 1930s and began fishing in Port Orford. She discusses how she began fishing with her father as a teenager and the later challenges of balancing family life with fishing.

Interview with Michele Longo Eder.

Interview with Michelle Cottrell

Interview with Nancy Fitzpatrick

Interview with Sara Skamsar.

Interview with Teresa Freeman.