Our Work
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Get a closer look at the research, discoveries, and activities that take place both within the Academy's walls and around the world, with travelogues, journals, and personal accounts from Academy staff.
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Explore an extraordinary diversity of fish through the eyes of Academy ichthyology curator, Luiz Rocha.
Robert Drewes chronicles 13 years of biodiversity and educational work in the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Stay up-to-date on Academy workshops, opportunities, and resources for educators of all types.
Artist Michael Bartalos presents an ongoing series of work inspired by Antarctica and sustainability practices.
Keep up with the Project Lab's latest research, projects, and incredible imagery.
Dig into treasures, like vintage photographs and digitized field notes, all housed in the Academy's library.
Read reports from a team of scientists exploring the breathtaking biodiversity of the Coral Triangle.
Scientists from the Ornithology and Mammalogy department offer an inside look at their latest projects.
Academy scientists take a closer look at the news and stories surrounding the hot topic of climate change.
Follow the Library's efforts to digitize the Academy's archives, field notes, and natural history collections.
Get a first-hand account of the making of our memorable exhibit Earthquake.
Learn more about the Center for Comparative Genomics, from its high-tech lab to its work in São Tomé.
First-hand accounts from the team of Academy scientists exploring the species-rich Philippines.
Read about the daily dives and discoveries on this scientific expedition to the Philippines' Verde Passage.
About IBSS
The mission of the Academy's Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability (IBSS) is to gather new knowledge about life's diversity and the process of evolution—and to rapidly apply that understanding to our efforts to regenerate life on Earth.
Visit our Educator Center
Browse our collection of educational resources, activities, and opportunities for educators and students.