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Browse the latest news from the Academy’s Press Office.

Featured Releases

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Top row (from left): Hilda C. Heine, Ed.D.; Rayna Bell, PhD; Lauren Esposito, PhD. Bottom row (from left): Marie Christina Kolo; Selina N. Leem; Madame Gandhi.

California Academy of Sciences’ Big Bang Gala Spotlights Island Biodiversity Conservation

Annual fundraiser explores the Academy’s Islands 2030 initiative to reverse island biodiversity loss.

California Academy of Sciences to Celebrate 170-Year Anniversary with First-ever Academy Day April 4

Festive day of philanthropy to feature special science fair, specimens, prizes, and more.

Research divers exploring coral reefs in Roatán, Honduras

Study shows how biodiversity of coral reefs around the world changes with depth

Differences between shallow and mesophotic reefs stress the importance of expanding marine protections.

A mostly empty intersection in San Francisco during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine

What if California didn’t close down during the pandemic?

Academy researchers develop mathematical model to help experts evaluate—and design—future pandemic responses

Releases

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Animal News, Science & Sustainability

New African penguin chick joins the Academy's colony

January 24, 2019

Endangered chick is first new addition of 2019; part of important Species Survival Plan.

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Leadership

Four new members join the Academy's Board of Trustees

December 17, 2018

These new members join the Board as the Academy celebrates the tenth anniversary of its new green building.

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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)

Science & Sustainability

Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targets

December 6, 2018

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

Science & Sustainability

Academy scientists describe 229 species in 2018

December 4, 2018

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

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

Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability

Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition open December 1

November 27, 2018

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

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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

Science & Sustainability

New study explores ecosystem stability

November 23, 2018

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

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