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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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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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Science & Sustainability
Academy welcomes newest coral-focused curator Dr. Pim Bongaerts to its Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability
August 9, 2018

The California Academy of Sciences hires Dr. Pim Bongaerts as its newest curator and coral biologist.

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Leadership
The Academy elects Elizabeth Patterson as Chair of the Board
August 1, 2018

The Academy is pleased to announce the election of Elizabeth “Liebe” Patterson as the new chair of its board.

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The Academy in Golden Gate Park
Leadership
Executive Director Jonathan Foley to assume new role as Senior Scholar
July 16, 2018

Executive Director Jonathan Foley to assume new role as Senior Scholar.

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Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Deep-diving scientists say deep "twilight zone" reefs are vulnerable to threats challenging shallow reefs
July 12, 2018

Deep mesophotic reefs are unique systems bursting with life and deserving of lasting protection.

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Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition to go on exhibit July 27
July 9, 2018

48 top images represent the best in nature and conservation photography from around the world.

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Science & Sustainability
The Academy and National Geographic Society join forces to enhance global wildlife observation network iNaturalist
June 26, 2018

A growing user community helps observe and monitor more than 165,000 species around the world.

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Nudibranch in aquarium

With the Academy's new Snapchat Lenses, take a colorful and charismatic nudibranch wherever you go.

Education, Science & Sustainability
New Snapchat Lenses bring coral reefs to life—anywhere you are
June 19, 2018

Watch a colorful nudibranch crawl across your desk or be circled by a green sea turtle with new Snapchat Lenses.

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Programs & Events
NightLife LIVE announces lineup for summer 2018 concerts
June 11, 2018

Summer music series returns to the Academy from July through October.

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