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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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California Academy of Sciences and Presidio Trust repopulate sand dunes with relative of extinct Xerces Blue butterfly

The historic reintroduction was made possible by the restoration of the Presidio's native dune habitat.

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Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
SF vs. LA: citizen scientists race to document local biodiversity in statewide showdown starting April 14
April 12, 2016

“City Nature Challenge” participants will use iNaturalist to explore California’s legendary wildlife, 4/14–21.

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Penguins + Pajamas

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Programs & Events
May 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
April 8, 2016

A look at the outer realms of the solar system and indoor “glamping” mark the Academy highlights this May.

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Science & Sustainability
New study on “Burnt Hot Dog” sea cucumbers raises red flags for threatened global fisheries
March 22, 2016

Sea cucumbers are particularly vulnerable to pollution and overfishing; scientists call for protections.

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Big Bang Gala
Leadership, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Big Bang Gala 2016 to feature M. Sanjayan, Wendy Schmidt, Andrew Revkin, and Adam Savage
March 11, 2016

Annual fundraiser supports the Academy's world-class scientific exploration and engagement programs.

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Science & Sustainability
New snakebite research pits drugs against deadly venoms, shows promising step towards first-ever field antidote
March 11, 2016

Snakebite, a scourge in the tropical world, accounts for up to five million bites and 100,000 deaths annually.

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Incoming!

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
April 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
March 5, 2016

Enormous asteroids, tiny moons, and the biggest party in town mark April’s highlights at the Academy.

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Programs & Events
March 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
February 11, 2016

Featuring out-of-this-world new shows, programs, and exhibits all about the wonders of space exploration!

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Leadership
Mike McGee appointed new Chief Financial Officer
February 8, 2016

McGee will oversee strategic financial planning for the Academy.

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