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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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Grand Prize winner

Grand Prize: "White Rhino" by Maroesjka Lavigne of Ghent, Belgium.

Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Third annual BigPicture nature photography exhibit opens July 29
July 6, 2016

Exhibit to feature 48 photographs of captivating moments in nature from around the world.

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Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences and SECORE International aim to revolutionize coral reef restoration with one million pieces of concrete
June 16, 2016

New scientific approach intends to rehabilitate imperiled coral reefs on a global scale.

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Programs & Events
July 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
June 14, 2016

The heart of summer is the perfect time to learn about the fascinating, unexplored depths of the ocean.

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Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Wildlife tracking network iNaturalist rallies thousands of citizen scientists for the National Park Service’s 100th birthday
May 31, 2016

iNaturalist users help scientists observe more than 7,500 species in 126 Parks during an unprecedented push.

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Animal News, Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed opens June 10
May 16, 2016

The Academy's latest aquarium exhibit will highlight mysterious deep coral reefs.

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Programs & Events
June 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
May 12, 2016

Explore the mysterious “twilight zone,” celebrate Asteroid Day, and treat Dad to a sleepover for Father's Day

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Live music during NightLife LIVE at the California Academy of Sciences

Photo: John Hartsfield

Programs & Events
NightLife LIVE announces 2016 lineup
May 4, 2016

Summer music series returns to pair emerging bands and cutting-edge art and science.

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Science & Sustainability
The California Academy of Sciences makes monumental investment in coral reef research and restoration
May 4, 2016

The Academy rounds out its “dream team” with two new coral reef curators and $8.5 million investment in science.

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