The California Academy of Sciences is more than a world-class natural history museum. It's an international leader in research, actively supporting 46 outstanding scientists in 11 fields of study that span the natural sciences.
Research Division
Scientific disciplines include anthropology, aquatic biology, botany, comparative genomics, entomology, geology, herpetology, ichthyology, invertebrate zoology, mammalogy, and ornithology. For a closer look at these Academy departments and their respective teams, visit the Academy's Research Department web site. Learn more »
Global Expeditions
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Academy scientists are working on research projects in biodiversity-rich areas all over the world - from North America to South America, from the African continent to Asia, from the Pacific basin to many other places in between. For an overview of recent expeditions, check out the interactive expeditions map » |
Science Heroes
It's the people on the front lines of research who are the heart and soul of the Academy. Get close up and personal with some of these individuals — all of whom are playing a heroic role in exploring, explaining and protecting the natural world. Learn more »
Department Contact Info |
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Anthropology
(415) 379-5378
Aquatic Biology
(415) 379-5277
Botany
(415) 379-5361
Comparative Genomics
(415) 379-8352
Entomology
(415) 379-5310
Herpetology
(415) 379-5289
Ichthyology
(415) 379-5277
Invertebrate Zoology & Geology
(415) 379-5284
Library
(415) 379-5484
Ornithology & Mammalogy
(415) 379-5378
