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Festivities will include a silent disco, trick-or-treating, live animal encounters, planetarium shows, and more
Academy biologists helped train local researchers, co-develop research questions, and collect coral spawn
The BigPicture exhibit showcases 49 of the best nature photographs from around the globe
Identified on the community science platform iNaturalist, the species add to California's biodiversity
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Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
May 23, 2019
Immersive experience invites users to hitch a ride on a jellyfish to encounter the mysteries of the deep ocean.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
May 15, 2019
Endowed position is named in honor of William J. Patterson, former Chair of the Academy’s Board of Trustees.
Science & Sustainability
May 6, 2019
Citizen scientists from around the globe document over 1100 rare, endangered, or threatened species.
Science & Sustainability
April 30, 2019
Captivating images of life on Earth represent best in nature photography from around the world.
Science & Sustainability
April 29, 2019
Citizen science data offer novel comparison of ecological similarities between metropolitan areas.
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
April 19, 2019
Annual fundraiser on April 25 to feature insightful talks and a live DJ set by St. Vincent.
Science & Sustainability
April 11, 2019
The wildly successful City Nature Challenge returns this month!
Science & Sustainability
April 1, 2019
Scientists say there is still work to be done for the recovery of the critically endangered black abalone.
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