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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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Coral releasing gamete bundles during an assisted spawning event in the Academy's Coral Regeneration Lab
Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences and Roatán Marine Park Receive $1.5 Million Grant for Coral Restoration in Honduras
October 30, 2023

The grant funds the first coral rearing lab in Honduras and the development of coral conservation techniques.

Fish in coral reef
Science & Sustainability
Academy Joins Forces with More Than 100 Zoos and Aquariums to Advance Global Goals to Protect Wildlife and Wild Places
October 10, 2023

Association of Zoos and Aquariums resolve to halt and reverse the world’s catastrophic decline in biodiversity.

BigPicture exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences.
Exhibits, Programs & Events
Academy Celebrates BigPicture Exhibit 10th Anniversary with New Book Featuring Award-winning Female Wildlife Photographers
September 18, 2023

BigPicture is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new book Seeing It All featuring women photographers.

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Methuselah the lungfish pictured floating in her blue tank

photo by Gayle Laird

Animal News
California Academy of Sciences Reveals Age of World’s Oldest Living Aquarium Fish
September 18, 2023

Methuselah the nonagenarian Australian lungfish’s age comes just in time for Steinhart Aquarium’s centennial.

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Citizen scientists out on a nature walk in San Francisco.
Science & Sustainability
Thirty-two organizations announce Reimagining San Francisco, a new nature alliance to make the City healthier, greener, and more equitable
September 6, 2023

Nonprofit, city, state, & educational orgs have pledged to work together to improve the ecological health of SF

Steinhart Aquarium pictured on opening day in 1923.
Building, Exhibits, Programs & Events
California Academy of Sciences’ Steinhart Aquarium Celebrates 100 Years
August 21, 2023

Centennial celebrations include activations across the city, inside the museum, and more.

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California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.

California Academy of Sciences. © 2008 Tim Griffith

Leadership
Academy Welcomes Leaders for Two New Roles: Chief People and Culture Officer and Chief of Strategic Partnerships
August 16, 2023

Ayat Elnoory joins as Chief People and Culture Officer; Amber Mace joins as Chief of Strategic Partnerships.

Shannon Tushingham leading an archaeological field school.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
The California Academy of Sciences Welcomes New Anthropology Curator
August 11, 2023

Tushingham joins the Academy as an Associate Curator and Irvine Chair of Anthropology.

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