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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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California Academy of Sciences and Presidio Trust repopulate sand dunes with relative of extinct Xerces Blue butterfly

The historic reintroduction was made possible by the restoration of the Presidio's native dune habitat.

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Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes two new Osher Fellows
March 4, 2021

California Academy of Sciences welcomes two new Osher Fellows bringing expertise on art, society, and nature.

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The California Academy of Sciences to welcome back visitors in mid-March
March 4, 2021

The museum plans to reopen on March 15 to members and March 17 to the general public.

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© 2008 Tim Griffith

Exhibits
California Academy of Sciences receives Moonshot Award to advance equity in gender representation across museum content
February 11, 2021

The Academy recently received a Moonshot Award to advance equity in gender representation across museum content.

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Diver in the California Coast exhibit at the Academy
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
The California Academy of Sciences joins leading U.S. aquariums to support national action on climate and ocean conservation
January 28, 2021

California Academy of Sciences joins leading U.S. aquariums to support action on climate and ocean conservation

A new-to-science sea slug, Chromodoris kalawakan, is distinguished by its cloudy blue coloration.
Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists describe 213 new species in 2020
December 8, 2020

This year researchers collaborated to describe 213 new-to-science species from five continents and three oceans.

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BigPicture 2020 Grand Prize Winner

"Hare Ball" by photographer Andy Parkinson, BigPicture 2020 Grand Prize winner

Programs & Events
Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition now open
December 1, 2020

BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition opens, awarding prizes for best nature and wildlife photos.

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Science & Sustainability
The Academy joins the California Biodiversity Network to protect state wildlife
November 10, 2020

Partners join forces to target meaningful biodiversity protections.

BigPicture exhibit opens at the Academy October 23
Exhibits
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition to go on exhibit October 23
October 8, 2020

Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition to go on exhibit October 23

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