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The Academy announces its newest class of Fellows, comprised of distinguished scientists and researchers.
Narrated by Diego Luna, original all-digital production visualizes never-before-seen celestial events.
The grant funds the first coral rearing lab in Honduras and the development of coral conservation techniques.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums resolve to halt and reverse the world’s catastrophic decline in biodiversity.
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Animal News
November 10, 2022
Adorable additions support the long term health of endangered African penguin population.
Science & Sustainability
October 24, 2022
Academy researchers use cutting-edge sequencing technology to determine origins of color mimicry in beetles.
Leadership
October 13, 2022
The 39-member Board continues to be led by Board Chair Dan Janney.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
October 11, 2022
The new Fellows join the governing group of more than 450 distinguished scientists and leaders.
Programs & Events
September 29, 2022
Festivities will include a silent disco, trick-or-treating, live animal encounters, planetarium shows, and more.
Science & Sustainability
September 27, 2022
Academy biologists helped train local researchers, co-develop research questions, and collect coral spawn.
Exhibits
September 8, 2022
The BigPicture exhibit showcases 49 of the best nature photographs from around the globe
Science & Sustainability
August 15, 2022
Identified on the community science platform iNaturalist, the species add to California's biodiversity
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