UMCES Integration and Application Network has been working with the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) since 2012 to develop science-based solutions for coastal communities. This project is a collaborative effort of NCSCM, UMCES, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change to develop an ecosystem health report card for Bhitarkanika Conservation Area in Odisha, India. Creating a collective vision for integrating ecology, environment, socio-economics, and institutional perspectives is critical for effective management of Bhitarkanika through long-term monitoring and capacity building. This report card will serve as a benchmark for science-based management of coastal and marine protected areas in India.