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Four-hundred-eighty-million-year-old fossils reveal sea lilies’ ancient roots

New fossil animal named after the goddess Athena shows how sea lilies’ arms evolved.

Siphamia arnazae [© 2019 Mark Erdmann]
Academy scientists describe 71 species in 2019

From geckos to goblin spiders, flowering plants, and island ants, these new species grow Earth's tree of life.

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Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science: Life on Ice returns this winter

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

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California Academy of Sciences appoints Dr. Scott Sampson as new executive director

Sampson, a renowned paleontologist and seasoned museum leader, will join the institution in September.

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
Dino Days are coming to the Academy from March 22-May 5, 2019
March 12, 2019

Life-size dinosaur models take over the East Garden, prehistoric fossils on exhibit, special programs, and more.

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Science & Sustainability
New marine protected area established in the Batangas Province of the Philippines
February 22, 2019

Community-driven MPA a major conservation victory for the “center of the center” of marine biodiversity.

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Animal News, Science & Sustainability
New African penguin chick joins the Academy's colony
January 24, 2019

Endangered chick is first new addition of 2019; part of important Species Survival Plan.

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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.

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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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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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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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