Fisheries work

hi everyone, i am an undergraduate studying marine science. i have work experience working in research cruises which i have really enjoyed. i am thinking about working as a fisheries observer after i graduate. I am hesitant because all though some of it sounds amazing like getting to see so many different fish species and NOAA networking, being a female and being an observer where no one truly knows what’s happening at sea does concern me. has anyone here worked as an observer, especially women?