Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC)

The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) serves as the Council’s primary scientific/technical advisory body.  The SSC provides ongoing scientific advice for fishery management decisions, including recommendations for acceptable biological catch, preventing overfishing, maximum sustainable yield, and achieving rebuilding targets, and reports on stock status and health, bycatch, habitat status, social and economic impacts of management measures, and sustainability of fishing practices.  The SSC also plays a role in the stock assessment process for Northeast regional fisheries.  

Staff Contact:   Brandon Muffley - bmuffley@mafmc.org, (302) 526-5260

Request for Nominations

The Council is currently seeking qualified candidates for two openings on the SSC. Highly qualified candidates from all relevant fields are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to applicants with expertise in fisheries ecology and life history, forage fish biology, recreational fisheries, survey design, and stock assessments. To apply, please submit a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume and a brief letter describing qualifications, relevant experience, and reason for interest in joining the SSC. Applications and materials may be submitted by email to Dr. Chris Moore, Executive Director, at admin@mafmc.org. All applications must be received by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, January 17, 2024. See the Request for Nominations for additional details.

SSC Members

• Dr. Paul Rago, Chairman

• Dr. Michael Wilberg, Vice-Chairman

• Dr. John Boreman

• Dr. Geret DePiper

• Dr. Gavin Fay

• Dr. Michael G. Frisk

• Dr. Wendy Gabriel

• Dr. Sarah Gaichas

• Dr. Mark Holliday

• Dr. Jorge Holzer

• Dr. Ed Houde

• Dr. Olaf P. Jensen

• Dr. Yan Jiao

• Dr. Cynthia Jones

• Dr. Robert Latour

• Dr. Tom Miller

• Dr. Brian J. Rothschild

• Dr. Andrew M. Scheld

• Dr. David H. Secor

• Dr. Alexei Sharov

SSC Meetings

Meeting Materials

Click on a meeting title below to view more details (agenda, briefing materials, etc.) from that meeting, or click on the green "Meeting Report" link to  open the meeting report.

Use the drop down menus below to search for older SSC meetings by topic or year.