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Planetarium Director Ryan Wyatt (left) and Geologist Peter Roopnarine (right) were honored by AAAS for their scientific achievements across disciplines. Kathryn Whitney © 2019 California Academy of Sciences

Academy Curator Peter Roopnarine and Planetarium Director Ryan Wyatt Elected Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science

Roopnarine and Wyatt are honored for their contributions to scientific research, advocacy, and education.

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Five content creators stand against a railing on the Academy living roof, with a grassy hill in the background.

The selected creatives will create digital content and host in-person programming to spark conversations about environmental issues. (L-R) Kaua Hermosura, Desiree McGill, Vishal Subramanyan, Chloé Stowell Colón, Kiana Kazemi. Nicole Ravicchio © California Academy of Sciences

Meet the Digital Creators Shaping the Future of Environmental Storytelling

The Academy selects five storytellers to serve as the inaugural class of California Creators for Nature.

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A bleaching Caroppora coral at about 130 feet deep in Australia’s Coral Sea.

A bleaching Caroppora coral at about 130 feet deep in Australia’s Coral Sea. Photo credit: Luiz Rocha, California Academy of Sciences

Statement by Luiz Rocha, Curator of Ichthyology, California Academy of Sciences, on Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event

Rocha just completed the first scientific deep dives in Australia’s Coral Sea at depths of up to 152 meters.

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California Academy of Sciences and Presidio Trust repopulate sand dunes with relative of extinct Xerces Blue butterfly

The historic reintroduction was made possible by the restoration of the Presidio's native dune habitat.

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Science & Sustainability
Citizen scientists across the globe compete in City Nature Challenge April 26 – 29, 2019
April 11, 2019

The wildly successful City Nature Challenge returns this month!

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Science & Sustainability
Scientists measure extent of recovery for critically endangered black abalone
April 1, 2019

Scientists say there is still work to be done for the recovery of the critically endangered black abalone.

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Science & Sustainability
Dr. Lauren Esposito honored for 500 Queer Scientists campaign
March 14, 2019

Awarded by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals.

Scientist studying the Great Dying in Nevada
Science & Sustainability
Researchers uncover new clues to surviving extinction
March 13, 2019

Ecological transformation after “Great Dying” moves scientists closer to understanding the nature of recovery.

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
Dino Days are coming to the Academy from March 22-May 5, 2019
March 12, 2019

Life-size dinosaur models take over the East Garden, prehistoric fossils on exhibit, special programs, and more.

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Science & Sustainability
New marine protected area established in the Batangas Province of the Philippines
February 22, 2019

Community-driven MPA a major conservation victory for the “center of the center” of marine biodiversity.

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Animal News, Science & Sustainability
New African penguin chick joins the Academy's colony
January 24, 2019

Endangered chick is first new addition of 2019; part of important Species Survival Plan.

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Leadership
Four new members join the Academy's Board of Trustees
December 17, 2018

These new members join the Board as the Academy celebrates the tenth anniversary of its new green building.

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