GMRI is a rapidly growing and evolving institution that is developing an integrated fishery ecosystem research program in the Gulf of Maine area. To assist GMRI's development of a solid scientific footing during this early, rapid growth phase, GMRI has 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 GMRI's position as a credible, respected and relevant research institution.

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

Committee Members
Name	Title	Institution
Armstrong, Dave	Director, Professor, Aquatic & Fishery Sciences	University of Washingon, School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences
McDowell, Judy	Department Chair Biology, Senior Scientist	Woods Hole Oceanographic Insitute
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 Consulstant, Editor in Chief ICES Journal of Marine Science	Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science
Stephenson, Robert	Director	St. Andrews Biological Station