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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.

The silvery blue butterfly.
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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Lectures at the California Academy of Sciences
Programs & Events
August 2015: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
June 30, 2015

Go behind-the-scenes, explore space, and marvel at captivating moments in nature from around the world

Nudibranch California Academy of Sciences
Science & Sustainability
Scientists discover more than 100 new marine species in the Philippines during California Academy of Sciences expedition
June 5, 2015

Academy scientists discover more than 100 new species, and collect live specimens for 2016 exhibit.

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The California Academy of Sciences

© Tim Griffith

Programs & Events
June and July 2015: Programs and Events for Children and Families at the California Academy of Sciences
May 28, 2015

New Exhibit!
Color of Life

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Ike Kwon
Leadership
California Academy of Sciences names Ike Kwon as Chief Operating Officer
May 26, 2015

As Chief Operating Officer, Kwon will oversee infrastructure, guest and building operations, and technology.

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Programs & Events
June 2015: Lectures and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
May 5, 2015

Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

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NightLife DJ and guests
Programs & Events
NightLife LIVE announces lineup for 2015
April 28, 2015

Lineup announced for second annual NightLife LIVE summer music series.

First lionfish in Brazil
Science & Sustainability
First invasive lionfish discovered in Brazil
April 21, 2015

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences announce the first invasive lionfish discovered in Brazil.

Academy youth education
Education, Programs & Events
The California Academy of Sciences hosts first teen-focused “Science Game Jam” with help from SF-based gaming companies
April 21, 2015

On Sunday, April 26, the California Academy of Sciences will host its first Science Game Jam for local youth.

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