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Citizen scientists across the globe compete in City Nature Challenge April 27 – 30, 2018

Third-annual competition will document global biodiversity using iNaturalist. Results announced May 4.

Ocean acidification
Unprecedented coral reef experiment shows acidification from carbon dioxide slows growth

New findings are a clear call for immediate global action on climate change.

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Expedition Reef planetarium show
Expedition Reef, an all-new planetarium show, opens March 16

Deep-diving show explores the hidden world of coral reefs and science-based solutions to keep reefs healthy.

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Students on an Academy field trip

Tripling the total reach of the program, this expansion ensures that all kindergarten through fifth grade students in San Francisco can benefit from the joy, inspiration, and education of a facilitated visit to the Academy. (Photo credit: Noah Graham/Golden State Warriors)

Academy announces unprecedented free field trip program thanks to $20 million endowment from Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock

Acclaimed program for all 4th and 5th grade students in San Francisco will expand to K-5.

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Grand Prize winner

Grand Prize: "White Rhino" by Maroesjka Lavigne of Ghent, Belgium.

Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Third annual BigPicture nature photography exhibit opens July 29
July 6, 2016

Exhibit to feature 48 photographs of captivating moments in nature from around the world.

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Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences and SECORE International aim to revolutionize coral reef restoration with one million pieces of concrete
June 16, 2016

New scientific approach intends to rehabilitate imperiled coral reefs on a global scale.

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California Academy of Sciences twilight zone
Programs & Events
July 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
June 14, 2016

The heart of summer is the perfect time to learn about the fascinating, unexplored depths of the ocean.

iNaturalist
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Wildlife tracking network iNaturalist rallies thousands of citizen scientists for the National Park Service’s 100th birthday
May 31, 2016

iNaturalist users help scientists observe more than 7,500 species in 126 Parks during an unprecedented push.

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Animal News, Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed opens June 10
May 16, 2016

The Academy's latest aquarium exhibit will highlight mysterious deep coral reefs.

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Programs & Events
June 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
May 12, 2016

Explore the mysterious “twilight zone,” celebrate Asteroid Day, and treat Dad to a sleepover for Father's Day

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Live music during NightLife LIVE at the California Academy of Sciences

Photo: John Hartsfield

Programs & Events
NightLife LIVE announces 2016 lineup
May 4, 2016

Summer music series returns to pair emerging bands and cutting-edge art and science.

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Science & Sustainability
The California Academy of Sciences makes monumental investment in coral reef research and restoration
May 4, 2016

The Academy rounds out its “dream team” with two new coral reef curators and $8.5 million investment in science.

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