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Marine birds are important indicators of marine ecosystem health. The Central Coast Marine Bird Health Study (CCMBHS) provides a quantitative demographic assessment of disease and other mortality factors affecting Common Murres and other seabird populations in California. CCMBHS works to augment existing beach survey programs and foster collaboration between scientists and rehabilitation centers. CCMBHS is based out of California Department of Fish and Game - Marine Wildlife and Veterinary Care and Research Center in Santa Cruz and provides a regional information center for federal, state, and local resource managers.