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A community scientist makes a wildlife observation

A community scientist makes a wildlife observation along the California coast. (© Calla Allison)

Data from community science is underutilized; new study aims to change that

New paper provides framework for how community science data can reach its full potential

An invasive lionfish swimming in coral reefs in Belize
Study confirms invasive lionfish now threaten species along Brazilian coast

Study confirming invasive lionfish along Brazilian coast calls for management response to protect local species

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An eastern grey kangaroo stands in a burned eucalyptus plantation in the 2021 BigPicture Grand Prize Image

"Hope in a Burned Plantation" by photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, BigPicture 2021 Grand Prize Winner

Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition announced

Winning images from the California Academy of Sciences' annual BigPicture photography competition announced

Sharks exhibit opens at California Academy of Sciences
Sharks opens May 28 at the California Academy of Sciences

Brand new exhibit, Sharks, opens May 28 at the California Academy of Sciences

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Crabeater seal relaxing on a beach in Argentina
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
City Nature Challenge records over 1,250,000 wildlife observations in a single weekend
May 10, 2021

City Nature Challenge records over 1,250,000 wildlife observations in a single weekend

One of two species of caecilians endemic to São Tomé.
Science & Sustainability
Study indicates São Tomé island has two species of caecilians found nowhere else on Earth
May 10, 2021

Researchers from Academy find that São Tomé island has two species of caecilians found nowhere else on Earth

Claude looks forward to welcoming guests back to the Academy for NightLife
Programs & Events
NightLife returns to the California Academy of Sciences Thursday, May 13th
May 4, 2021

NightLife, the Academy’s iconic adults-only evening event, returns Thursday, May 13th

Diversity x Design poster contest for Bay Area high school students
Programs & Events
California Academy of Sciences launches Diversity x Design Poster Contest for Bay Area high school students
April 7, 2021

California Academy of Sciences launches Diversity x Design Poster Contest for Bay Area high school students

Researcher collecting samples from a Pachyseris speciosa colony.
Science & Sustainability
Hidden diversity of coral more important for conservation than previously thought
April 2, 2021

Academy researchers say framework for classifying coral species needs to be expanded for conservation success

Community scientists documents wildlife with iNaturalist
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Community scientists around the world celebrate the City Nature Challenge, April 30 – May 3, 2021
March 31, 2021

Community scientists around the world celebrate the sixth-annual City Nature Challenge at the end of April

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Leadership
Stop Anti-Asian Violence and Hate
March 18, 2021

The Academy stands in solidarity with the AAPI community and calls for an immediate end to anti-Asian violence.

Recreation
Science & Sustainability
New study investigates how life on land recovered after “The Great Dying”
March 16, 2021

Characterizing how ancient life responded to environmental stressors provides modern-day insights.

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