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National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences.

National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences. Gayle Laird © California Academy of Sciences

California Fish and Game Commission Recognizes 100-year Anniversary of Last Grizzly Bear in the State

Statement by Paige Laduzinsky, senior exhibit content developer, California Academy of Sciences.

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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.

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New African lizard
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
133 new species described by the California Academy of Sciences in 2016
December 17, 2016

From a fleet of shining beetles to an armored African lizard, these discoveries add to Earth’s tree of life.

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Join one of our Penguins + Pajamas Sleepover programs in 2017 and see the Academy in a whole new light—after dark! © California Academy of Sciences

Programs & Events
January 2017: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
December 8, 2016

Make having fun learning about science one of your New Year’s resolutions!

California Academy of Sciences and the Dalio Ocean Initiative
Science & Sustainability
Deep-diving marine scientists from the California Academy of Sciences capture rare look at hurricane impact on coral reefs
November 15, 2016

Academy researchers dove into the wake of Hurricane Matthew to survey little-known storm impacts on coral reefs.

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The California Academy of Sciences

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Leadership, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards
November 13, 2016

Award ceremony to take place on November 15, 2016

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'Tis the Season for Science

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Programs & Events
December 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
November 7, 2016

See the Academy transformed into a wintry wonderland with the return of the exhibit 'Tis the Season for Science.

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Reindeer exhibit display
Exhibits, Programs & Events
Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science returns on November 23
October 25, 2016

The Academy's annual holiday exhibit features live reindeer, indoor snow, festive performances, and more.

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Specimen display at SuperNatural Halloween
Programs & Events
The Academy to host SuperNatural Halloween 2016
October 10, 2016

Annual Halloween event will take place on October 28.

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CAS Snowman Theater

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Programs & Events
November 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
October 7, 2016

Celebrate the return of ‘Tis the Season for Science, plus a look at the newly revamped Morrison Planetarium!

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