This paper, drawing on a larger study undertaken by the author, attempts to explore the impact of fisheries development on gender relations in fisheries. It is presented in a manner which could help both researchers and field workers see how data linkages can be made in order to go deeper into a feminist analysis of fisheries. It highlights the importance of fisheries management strategies that are oriented towards life and livelihoods, and that are gender-just. Discussion and comments are welcomed by the author for further collective thinking towards sustaining of coastal livelihoods.