The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) is a rapidly growing and evolving institution with an integrated fishery ecosystem research program in the Gulf of Maine area. To assist the development of a solid scientific footing during its early, rapid growth phase, GMRI established a Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). The purpose of the SAC is to provide high level, strategic advice on GMRI's current and future scientific directions to nurture our position as a credible, respected and relevant research institution.

The SAC is composed of senior natural and social scientists and research directors from a mix of academic, governmental, and non-profit research institutions. The SAC provides advice to the Chief Scientific Officer and President of GMRI, and through the SAC Chair, to the GMRI Board of Directors.

Committee Members
Name	Title	Institution
Armstrong, David	Director, Professor, Aquatic & Fishery Sciences	University of Washington, School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences
McDowell, Judy	Department Chair Biology, Senior Scientist	Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Orbach, Mike	Professor of the Practice of Marine Affairs and Policy	Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
Payne, Andy	International Fisheries Consultant, Editor in Chief ICES Journal of Marine Science	Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science
Stephenson, Robert	Director	St. Andrews Biological Station