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National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences.

National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences. Gayle Laird © California Academy of Sciences

California Fish and Game Commission Recognizes 100-year Anniversary of Last Grizzly Bear in the State

Statement by Paige Laduzinsky, senior exhibit content developer, California Academy of Sciences.

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Composite image of ryan wyatt, left, and peter roopnarine, right, both standing with arms folded and smiling.

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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Academy building in Golden Gate Park
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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Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences

An unprotected coral head off of Easter Island, Chile will now have a chance to be integrated into a recently created MPA. [Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences)

Science & Sustainability
Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targets
December 6, 2018

Team praises widespread commitment but calls for broader participation to better protect marine ecosystems.

Hippocampus japapigu [© Richard Smith]
Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists describe 229 species in 2018
December 4, 2018

From fish to flowering plants and seahorses to snakes, these 229 new species grow Earth's tree of life.

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BigPicture Winged Life First Place

Photo by Claudio Contreras, Winged Life First Place category winner, BigPicture 2018

Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition open December 1
November 27, 2018

Sixth annual photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images with cash prizes and exhibit.

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© 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

An ancient relative of crocodiles and birds (left) attacks an ancient relative of plant-eating mammals (right) in an illustration depicting life 240 million years ago. © 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

Science & Sustainability
New study explores ecosystem stability
November 23, 2018

Findings raise questions about the stability of our modern global system.

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Holiday ice rink
Exhibits
Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science returns with outdoor ice rink
November 7, 2018

Interactive exhibit explores polar animals and features outdoor ice rink and snow flurries.

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Animal News
Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences describe 17 new species of vibrantly patterned sea slugs from the Indo-Pacific
October 26, 2018

Team constructs new family tree for group of nudibranchs; discovers color mimics.

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© 2008 Tim Griffith

© 2008 Tim Griffith

Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards
October 3, 2018

Award ceremony to take place on October 9, 2018.

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