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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.

The silvery blue butterfly.
California Academy of Sciences and Presidio Trust repopulate sand dunes with relative of extinct Xerces Blue butterfly

The historic reintroduction was made possible by the restoration of the Presidio's native dune habitat.

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Corals in the Academy's Coral Spawning Lab
Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences researchers produce first-ever ‘family tree’ for aquarium-bred corals
November 14, 2022

Pedigree provides insights for maximizing genetic diversity and adaptability in corals bred for conservation.

Two African penguin chicks hatched at the California Academy of Sciences
Animal News
Two African Penguin Chicks Hatch at the California Academy of Sciences
November 10, 2022

Adorable additions support the long term health of endangered African penguin population.

Rows of brightly colored Easter egg weevils from the Academy collections.
Science & Sustainability
New study reveals how Easter egg weevils got their spots
October 24, 2022

Academy researchers use cutting-edge sequencing technology to determine origins of color mimicry in beetles.

Headshots of new members to Board of Trustees
Leadership
California Academy of Sciences welcomes Eight New Members to its Board of Trustees
October 13, 2022

The 39-member Board continues to be led by Board Chair Dan Janney.

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California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Academy Fellows.

California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Academy Fellows. (© 2008 Tim Griffith)

Leadership, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes 11 new Fellows, bestows three prestigious awards
October 11, 2022

The new Fellows join the governing group of more than 450 distinguished scientists and leaders.

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Guests enjoy SuperNatural in costume
Programs & Events
SuperNatural Halloween returns to the Academy on Friday, October 28
September 29, 2022

Festivities will include a silent disco, trick-or-treating, live animal encounters, planetarium shows, and more.

A group photo of collaborators at the Roatán coral spawning workshop
Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences teams up with international conservation partners for coral spawning and restoration workshop in Honduras
September 27, 2022

Academy biologists helped train local researchers, co-develop research questions, and collect coral spawn.

The BigPicture exhibit opens on October 1
Exhibits
Exhibition of winning images from the California Academy of Sciences’ annual BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition opens October 1, 2022
September 8, 2022

The BigPicture exhibit showcases 49 of the best nature photographs from around the globe

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