Science Panel

Shaping a multi million-dollar research program to produce excellent science

Sixteen people comprise the NPRB Science Panel. Members serve two-year terms; all have expertise in oceanography, ecosystem dynamics, fish ecology, marine mammal and seabird biology, fisheries management, and socioeconomics.

Science Panel members are selected by the Board for their expertise, broad perspective, long experience, and leadership in areas important to the NPRB research program.

In addition to reviewing proposals and technical evaluations, the Science Panel advises the Board on identifying research priorities and other scientific information relevant to the Board's mission.

Members and affiliations

• Dr. Douglas Woodby (Chair)
  Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Juneau
• Dr. Vera Alexander
  University of Alaska Fairbanks
• Dr. Elizabeth Andrews
  Elizabeth F. Andrews Associates
• Dr. Richard Beamish
  Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Nanaimo, BC
• Dr. James Berner
  Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage
• Dr. Michael Dagg
  Louisiana University Marine Consortium, Chauvin, LA
• Dr. Robert Gisiner
  Marine Mammal Commission
• Dr. Stew Grant
  Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game
• Ms. Patricia Livingston
  NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Seattle, WA
• Dr. Seth Macinko
  University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
• Dr. John Piatt
  US Geological Survey, Anchorage
• Dr. Andre Punt
  University of Washington, Seattle, WA
• Dr. Cheryl Rosa
  North Slope Borough, Dept of Wildlife Management, Barrow; and US Arctic Research Commission
• Dr. Thomas Royer
  Old Dominion University, VA
• Dr. Patricia Tester
  NOAA National Ocean Service, Beaufort, NC
• Mr. Bill Wilson
  Retired, North Pacific Fishery Management Council Staff
• Mr. David Witherell
  North Pacific Fishery Management Council, Anchorage