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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)

Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targets

Team praises widespread commitment but calls for broader participation to better protect marine ecosystems.

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Academy scientists describe 229 species in 2018

From fish to flowering plants and seahorses to snakes, these 229 new species grow Earth's tree of life.

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BigPicture Winged Life First Place

Photo by Claudio Contreras, Winged Life First Place category winner, BigPicture 2018

Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition open December 1

Sixth annual photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images with cash prizes and exhibit.

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© 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

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

New study explores ecosystem stability

Findings raise questions about the stability of our modern global system.

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Leadership, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards
October 6, 2017

Award ceremony to take place on October 10, 2017

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Leadership
Seven new members elected to the Academy's Board of Trustees
October 3, 2017

Meet the newest members of the Academy's Board of Trustees.

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Programs & Events
SuperNatural Halloween returns on Saturday, October 28
September 28, 2017

Family-friendly celebration to include a silent disco, trick-or-treating, spooky specimens, and more.

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Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists assemble genome of threatened northern spotted owl in race to understand hybrids in the West
August 29, 2017

Genome completion of northern spotted owl to help researchers guide conservation priorities.

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Science & Sustainability
Academy researchers uncover hidden factors that shape sea life around islands
August 24, 2017

An innovative conceptual model of island biogeography is outlined for marine organisms—with thrilling results.

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Academy for All offers free and reduced admission programs
Education, Programs & Events
Academy for All initiative provides new free and reduced admission programs
August 23, 2017

From value memberships to free days, museum offers more ways than ever for the community to visit

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R. stuhlmanni © Jabruson/NPL/Minden Pictures

R. stuhlmanni (giant elephant-shrew).

Science & Sustainability
Collections at the California Academy of Sciences aid researchers in revising a mammal branch on tree of life
August 1, 2017

Researchers return a subspecies of giant elephant-shrew from the Congo Basin to full species status.

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Science & Sustainability
Three new “club-tailed” scorpions join the tree of life
July 24, 2017

Dr. Lauren Esposito describes two genera and three new species of Earth's oldest living, land-based arthropods

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