Women play a vital role in the fisheries sector, contributing significantly to various stages of the industry, from harvesting to processing and marketing. Their involvement has a positive socio-economic impact, promoting sustainable practices and community development. Women in fisheries extension face numerous challenges that hinder their participation and empowerment. Key challenges include limited access to resources, social and cultural barriers, lack of representation, inadequate training and education, workload, and time constraints. These challenges affect women's ability to participate in and benefit from fisheries extension services, ultimately impacting their livelihoods and the sustainability of fisheries resources. Addressing these challenges is crucial to promoting gender equality and empowering women in the fisheries sector. Women in fisheries extension face numerous opportunities that can empower them and enhance their participation in the sector. Some of these opportunities include leadership roles, entrepreneurship, sustainable practices and conservation, capacity building and training, networking and support, Aquaculture: Women can engage in aquaculture. Access to resources Inclusive Policies: Women can benefit from gender-responsive policies that address inequalities and promote equal opportunities in fisheries. By leveraging these opportunities, women in fisheries extension can enhance their participation, empowerment, and contributions to the sector, ultimately promoting sustainable fisheries management and community development. Gender mainstreaming in fisheries development aims to promote equal opportunities and address inequalities faced by women in the sector.