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A bloom of blue blubber jellyfish spotted off the coast of Sydney.
City Nature Challenge records over 1,690,000 wildlife observations in a single weekend

Annual City Nature Challenge surpasses 1,690,000 wildlife observations in its seventh year.

Philippine Coral Reef exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences
Scholars seek greater collaboration between zoos, aquariums, and natural history museums

By working together, animal data from living and scientific collections can better inform conservation

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A large-scale model of an orchid mantis demonstrates her camouflage

A large-scale model of an orchid mantis demonstrates her camouflage in the new Bugs exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. (Kate Whitley © 2016 Te Papa)

Bugs opens May 27 at the California Academy of Sciences

Exhibit showcases adaptations bugs have developed over millions of years and across a multitude of environments.

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Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022
California Academy of Sciences’ 2022 Big Bang Gala to Spotlight Hope for Reefs

Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022

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The Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Programs & Events
May 2015: Lectures and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
March 24, 2015

A selection of Academy events and lectures during May 2015.

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Big Bang: Party After Dark
Exhibits, Leadership, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Big Bang Gala to feature Larry Brilliant, Leila Janah, Adam Messinger, and Janet Napolitano
March 12, 2015

Annual fundraiser supports the Academy's world-class science education programs and features leading innovators.

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Three penguin chicks with biologists
Animal News, Exhibits, Programs & Events
Three new penguin chicks join African penguin exhibit
March 11, 2015

Public can vote on names submitted by several local museums; winners to be announced on March 25.

Owl pellet project
Education, Science & Sustainability
Genentech sponsors growing Bay Area science club program, invests in hands-on science learning
March 10, 2015

The Academy expands its “Science Action Club” program to South City, thanks to a generous gift from Genentech.

Galapagos shark
Science & Sustainability
Scientists urge Brazilian government to stand strong on aquatic animal protections
March 6, 2015

A team of Brazilian scientists calls for immediate fisheries management collaboration.

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Sperm whale
Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Whales: Giants of the Deep opens April 3, 2015
February 27, 2015

Hands-on exhibit features colossal whale skeletons and rare cultural artifacts.

California nudibranch bloom
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
Local scientists investigate link between skyrocketing sea slug populations and warming seas
February 26, 2015

A far-flung Okenia rosacea bloom may signal a larger shift in ocean climate and a strong forthcoming El Niño.

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Color visualizer
Animal News, Exhibits, Programs & Events
Color of Life opens on June 12, 2015
February 25, 2015

Major new exhibit explores the role of color in nature with vibrant live animals and engaging interactives.

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