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Eighth annual Challenge unites people with nature around the world to document Earth's biodiversity.
Browse the latest news from the Academy’s Press Office.
Eighth annual Challenge unites people with nature around the world to document Earth's biodiversity.
An international research team develops a rubric for governments to assess ocean acidification preparedness.
Effort connects more than a billion objects in scientific collections across 73 museums in 28 countries.
Annual fundraiser explores the Academy’s Islands 2030 initiative to reverse island biodiversity loss.
Academy Executive Director Scott Sampson, PhD, shares his thoughts on the outcome of the major conference.
Experts from more than 50 organizations, including the Academy, review current state of biodiversity on island.
World-renowned international photo competition awards awe-inspiring wildlife and conservation images.
Democratized access to collections data will help guide conservation and management decisions across the state.
Using a novel Past-Present-Future approach, the researchers uncovered the "sea cow effect" on kelp forests.
Pedigree provides insights for maximizing genetic diversity and adaptability in corals bred for conservation.
Adorable additions support the long term health of endangered African penguin population.
Academy researchers use cutting-edge sequencing technology to determine origins of color mimicry in beetles.
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