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Browse the latest news from the Academy’s Press Office.

Featured Releases

An iNaturalist user documents an observation on Yerba Buena Island.

Community scientists across the globe compete in City Nature Challenge, April 28 - May 1, 2023

Eighth annual Challenge unites people with nature around the world to document Earth's biodiversity.

A vibrant and colorful coral reef in the Maldives

How to prepare for ocean acidification

An international research team develops a rubric for governments to assess ocean acidification preparedness.

Entomology specimens at the California Academy of Sciences.

Academy Joins Global Natural History Initiative to Build Groundbreaking Database for Tackling 21st Century Challenges

Effort connects more than a billion objects in scientific collections across 73 museums in 28 countries.

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Top row (from left): Hilda C. Heine, Ed.D.; Rayna Bell, PhD; Lauren Esposito, PhD. Bottom row (from left): Marie Christina Kolo; Selina N. Leem; Madame Gandhi.

California Academy of Sciences’ Big Bang Gala Spotlights Island Biodiversity Conservation

Annual fundraiser explores the Academy’s Islands 2030 initiative to reverse island biodiversity loss.

Releases

Programs & Events

California Academy of Sciences to Celebrate 170-Year Anniversary with First-ever Academy Day April 4

March 14, 2023

Festive day of philanthropy to feature special science fair, specimens, prizes, and more.

Research divers exploring coral reefs in Roatán, Honduras

Science & Sustainability

Study shows how biodiversity of coral reefs around the world changes with depth

March 13, 2023

Differences between shallow and mesophotic reefs stress the importance of expanding marine protections.

A mostly empty intersection in San Francisco during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine

Science & Sustainability

What if California didn’t close down during the pandemic?

March 9, 2023

Academy researchers develop mathematical model to help experts evaluate—and design—future pandemic responses

A recreation of the seafloor during the Permian period.

Science & Sustainability

New study reveals biodiversity loss drove ecological collapse after the “Great Dying”

February 23, 2023

Researchers turn to ancient extinction event to gain insights into modern biodiversity crisis.

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Academy announces promotion of Leah Van der Mei to COO.

As the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Government Affairs, Van der Mei is responsible for infrastructure, guest and building operations, and technology for the Academy.

Leadership

California Academy of Sciences Promotes Leah Van der Mei to Chief Operating Officer and Head of Government Affairs

February 9, 2023

Academy’s first Black COO brings track record expanding inclusion.

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