Ecological indicators are widely used to synthesize information for scientists, managers, stakeholders and the public. Model-based approaches can advance the value of the ecosystem indicators. Models provide a more objective way to select indicators that represent a diverse range of responses to ecosystem processes, as well as to identify indicators that may be redundant due to providing similar information. I develop a model-based approach to analyze and select ecological indicators in the face of changing conditions over time. I use case studies from sea surface temperature and seabird density to illustrate these ideas. This work was completed in collaboration with researchers at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NOAA). Read the paper here.You can also check out my poster about the seabird case study here.