Women fisherfolk in Pacific Island countries continue to live within traditionally defined community norms and carry out their traditional and social roles. In addition, now they undertake work in the changing market economy. In the fisheries sector, women undertake many kinds of activities: fishing, preparation of fishing activities, processing and distribution. Often their involvement, particularly in inland fishing, is under-reported because it is seen as an extension of their traditional subsistence food foraging role. This activity has also come under threat because of development activities that cut off resource access. Men tend to own assets [boats and nets] even if it is the women who undertake the fishing activity. Some change is now noticed in a few communities, with traditional institutions that have begun to recognize women’s leadership roles because of changes in education, economic standing or employment status.