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Press Center

Browse the latest news, fact sheets, and images from the Academy’s Press Office.

Featured Releases

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New African penguin chick joins the Academy's colony

Endangered chick is first new addition of 2019; part of important Species Survival Plan.

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Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences

An unprotected coral head off of Easter Island, Chile will now have a chance to be integrated into a recently created MPA. [Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences)

Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targets

Team praises widespread commitment but calls for broader participation to better protect marine ecosystems.

Academy scientists describe 229 species in 2018

From fish to flowering plants and seahorses to snakes, these 229 new species grow Earth's tree of life.

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Leadership

Four new members join the Academy's Board of Trustees

December 17, 2018

These new members join the Board as the Academy celebrates the tenth anniversary of its new green building.

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Photo by Claudio Contreras, Winged Life First Place category winner, BigPicture 2018

Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability

Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition open December 1

November 27, 2018

Sixth annual photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images with cash prizes and exhibit.

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An ancient relative of crocodiles and birds (left) attacks an ancient relative of plant-eating mammals (right) in an illustration depicting life 240 million years ago. © 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

Science & Sustainability

New study explores ecosystem stability

November 23, 2018

Findings raise questions about the stability of our modern global system.

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