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More than a dozen Academy scientists—along with several international collaborators—described the new additions.
Mark Ruffo brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, operations, advocacy, and marketing.
World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation
Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson
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Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition to go on exhibit July 27
July 9, 2018
48 top images represent the best in nature and conservation photography from around the world.
Science & Sustainability
June 26, 2018
A growing user community helps observe and monitor more than 165,000 species around the world.
Education, Science & Sustainability
June 19, 2018
Watch a colorful nudibranch crawl across your desk or be circled by a green sea turtle with new Snapchat Lenses.
Programs & Events
June 11, 2018
Summer music series returns to the Academy from July through October.
Science & Sustainability
June 1, 2018
Scientific divers at the California Academy of Sciences engineer a portable chamber to study new fishes.
Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
May 24, 2018
New exhibit explores the giant natural phenomena that make Northern California like nowhere else on the planet.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
May 15, 2018
Endangered chicks are part of important Species Survival Plan, aimed at sustaining African penguin populations.
Science & Sustainability
May 4, 2018
Citizen scientists from around the globe submit over 400,000 iNaturalist observations of wildlife.
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