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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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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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Leadership
Four New Members Elected to Serve on the California Academy of Sciences’ Board of Trustees
September 29, 2014

Meet the new members of our board of trustees.

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Programs & Events
San Francisco Neighborhood Free Weekends Announced for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015
September 11, 2014

San Francisco residents can enjoy fall and spring free admission weekends at the California Academy of Sciences.

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Trautwein in the Amazon
Science & Sustainability
Academy Welcomes Newest Curator; Appoints New Schlinger Chair of Dipterology
August 15, 2014

Dr. Michelle Trautwein becomes the Academy's newest curator and Schlinger Chair of Dipterology.

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Science & Sustainability
Academy Researchers Awarded Grant for Biodiversity Data and Access by the JRS Biodiversity Foundation
August 12, 2014

A team led by Academy curator David Blackburn is awarded grant to support biodiversity research in Africa.

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A Russells viper in India
Science & Sustainability
Experimental Trial Represents Promising Step Toward Universal Antidote For Snakebite
May 28, 2014

An Academy researcher has taken another promising step toward developing a universal snakebite antidote.

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Herpetology specimens
Science & Sustainability
Scientific Collections Play Vital Role in Conservation Biology
May 22, 2014

The value of scientific collections is vast and their impact on populations is minimal.

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Leadership
California Academy of Sciences Elects Jerome C. Vascellaro As Chair of the Board
May 15, 2014

The Academy announces the election of Jerome C. Vascellaro as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.

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Leadership, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences Appoints Dr. Jonathan Foley As New Executive Director
April 28, 2014

Introducing Jonathan Foley, the new Executive Director of the California Academy of Sciences.

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