Outline of synthesis volume for the GLOBEC NWA Program.
Volume Title: 
Climate forcing of a temperate marine ecosystem: A case study of the Georges Bank-Gulf of Maine region.

Synthesis paper #1:  Introduction
The GLOBEC Northwest Atlantic Program:  A study of multiscale biological-physical dynamics controlling plankton and fish populations on Georges Bank.
Authors: Davis, Wiebe, Beardsley, Lough, Mountain, et al.
Synopsis:  This paper describes the GLOBEC NWA program history, concepts, goals, and approach, but does not include findings.  It sets the stage for the ensuing synthesis papers.

Synthesis paper #2:
Title/subject:  The physical oceanography of the GB-GoM system, local and remote forcing.
Possible Authors:  Beardsley et al.
Synopsis:  This paper summarizes and reviews what we learned about the physics of the region including recent climate scenarios, NAO-LSW-WSW, and salinity anomalies, as well as local dynamics, tides, winds, heating etc.  This paper also includes predictions of future physics.

Synthesis paper #3:
Title/subject:  Local and remote forcing of nutrient and phytoplankton dynamics in the GB-GoM region.
Possible Authors:  Townsend, Ji, et al.
Synopsis:  This paper summarizes and reviews what we learned about the nutrients and phytoplankton and how they are affected by physics including local dynamics and future climate change scenarios.