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Featured Releases
Over 700 3D scientific specimens and artifacts from the museum’s world-renowned collection now available online.
The California Academy of Sciences hires Dr. Pim Bongaerts as its newest curator and coral biologist.
Deep mesophotic reefs are unique systems bursting with life and deserving of lasting protection.
New exhibit explores the giant natural phenomena that make Northern California like nowhere else on the planet.
Releases
Science & Sustainability
August 1, 2017
Researchers return a subspecies of giant elephant-shrew from the Congo Basin to full species status.
Science & Sustainability
July 24, 2017
Dr. Lauren Esposito describes two genera and three new species of Earth's oldest living, land-based arthropods
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
June 21, 2017
From stunning aerial views to rarely-seen underwater wonders, images represent best in nature photography
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
June 20, 2017
Snapshot Cal Coast (6/23–7/2) encourages citizen scientists to connect with nature and explore the coast
Building, Leadership, Science & Sustainability
June 13, 2017
Museum stands up for climate leadership and commits to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025
Science & Sustainability
May 30, 2017
Researchers return from the Philippines with new species discoveries and deeper insights into threatened reefs.
Programs & Events
May 25, 2017
Summer music series to feature Connan Mockasin, Electric Guest, Ryan Hemsworth, and more
Science & Sustainability
May 24, 2017
Dr. Michelle Trautwein’s team travels to its fifth continent, Australia, to inspect our tiniest roommates.
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