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Three people stand/crouch at a tidepool in california during city nature challenge, in which they use iphones to take pictures of flora and fauna for inaturalist.
California Academy of Sciences Receives $3 million Grant for Biodiversity and Community Science from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

The grant will help communities, researchers, and the government work together on state conservation efforts.

Great blue heron by the Golden Gate Bridge.
City Nature Challenge records 2.4 million wildlife observations from more than 83,000 participants in a single weekend

Data from community scientists informs species conservation, enhances understanding of global biodiversity.

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Jack Dumbacher stands against a sunlit cluster of trees near Caples Creek, wearing a striped button down shirt and a wide brimmed hat.

Since 2003, Jack Dumbacher has served as the Academy's curator of ornithology and mammalogy, using both fieldwork and collections to advance research on birds worldwide. Gayle Laird © California Academy of Sciences

Ornithologist Jack Dumbacher Named a Patterson Scholar at California Academy of Sciences

The curator of birds and mammals is recognized for his collaborative research on biodiversity and conservation.

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A dead gray whale rests on a beach on Angel Island with the ocean right behind it, Golden Gate Bridge and a tugboat visible in the background.

The deceased gray whale rests on Angel Island as researchers prepare for a necropsy. Photo courtesy Barbie Halaska, Marine Mammal Center

Vessel Strike is Likely Cause of Death for Gray Whale Near Alameda

The whale’s death is the first in the San Francisco Bay Area since the end of the Unusual Mortality Event.

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BigPicture 2019 Grand Prize winner

"Black Grouse Showing Off" by photographer Audun Rikardsen (2019 BigPicture Grand Prize winner)

Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition now open
December 3, 2019

World-class international photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images.

Reindeer at the California Academy of Sciences
Exhibits, Programs & Events
December 2019: What's On at the California Academy of Sciences
November 26, 2019

From live reindeer to festive musical performances, the Academy is full of holiday cheer this
season.

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Tis the Season exhibit wall
Exhibits
Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science: Life on Ice returns this winter
November 5, 2019

Interactive exhibit explores the science of frozen polar regions with live reindeer, festive programs, and more!

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SuperNatural Halloween at the Academy
Programs & Events
SuperNatural Halloween returns to the Academy on Saturday, October 26
October 10, 2019

Annual fundraiser brings the museum to life at night and supports free and reduced admission programs.

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© 2008 Tim Griffith

© 2008 Tim Griffith

Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards
October 2, 2019

Award ceremony to take place on October 15, 2019.

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Academy building in Golden Gate Park
Leadership
The Academy welcomes twelve new members to its Board of Trustees
September 25, 2019

These new members join the Board as Academy reaches eleventh anniversary of groundbreaking green building.

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Veterinarian with African penguin chick
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
Steinhart Aquarium earns AZA accreditation for excellence in animal care and conservation
September 17, 2019

AZA accreditation granted to aquariums who demonstrate commitment to ever-rising standards in animal care.

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© 2008 Tim Griffith

Education, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences announced as part of 100Kin10 partner network, helping to train 100,000 new STEM teachers by 2021
September 5, 2019

The Academy is among more than 40 new partners that will become part of the STEM education network.

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