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National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences.

National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences. Gayle Laird © California Academy of Sciences

California Fish and Game Commission Recognizes 100-year Anniversary of Last Grizzly Bear in the State

Statement by Paige Laduzinsky, senior exhibit content developer, California Academy of Sciences.

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Composite image of ryan wyatt, left, and peter roopnarine, right, both standing with arms folded and smiling.

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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Winning Diversity x Design contest posters are on display at the California Academy of Sciences
Exhibits
California Academy of Sciences announces winners of Diversity x Design Poster Contest
December 17, 2021

Winning Diversity x Design contest posters will be on view in the Children's Gallery, Dec. 21-Jan. 30

A new-to-science pygmy pipehorse from off the coast of Northland, New Zealand
Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists describe 70 new species in 2021
December 16, 2021

From forests to coral reefs, these new discoveries grow Earth’s tree of life

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New Wander Woods exhibit inspires creativity and imaginative play and fosters meaningful connections with nature.
Building, Exhibits
New nature play and exploration space Wander Woods opens at the California Academy of Sciences on January 14, 2022
December 6, 2021

New outdoor playspace inspires creativity and imaginative play, fosters meaningful connections with nature.

Coral biologist Elora López-Nandam was honored as a Forbes 30 Under 30
Science & Sustainability
Academy Hope for Reefs researcher honored in Forbes 30 Under 30
December 1, 2021

Coral biologist Elora López-Nandam recognized by Forbes for research on coral resilience to climate change

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A grey kangaroo, joey in pouch, stands in a wildfire-burned eucalyptus plantation

"Hope in a Burned Plantation" by photographer Jo-Anne McArthur, BigPicture 2021 Grand Prize Winner

Programs & Events
Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition now open
December 1, 2021

Submissions for world-renowned BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition now open

Bees from the scientific collections at the California Academy of Sciences
Science & Sustainability
Academy abuzz with $255,400 grant to digitize and democratize bee collection
October 28, 2021

Academy receives grant as part of an NSF-funded project to generate the world's largest bee dataset

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Aerial view of the California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows. (© 2008 Tim Griffith)

Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards
September 28, 2021

California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, award ceremony to take place on October 5, 2021

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Grand Prize winning image "Hope in a Burned Plantation" by Jo-Anne McArthur shows a kangaroo in a burned eucalyptus plantation

BigPicture 2021 Grand Prize winning image "Hope in a Burned Plantation" by Jo-Anne McArthur

Exhibits
Winning images from the California Academy of Sciences’ annual BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition to go on exhibit October 16, 2021
September 15, 2021

New 2021 BigPicture Photography Competition exhibit showcases best in nature photography from across the globe

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