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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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Leadership
Executive Director Gregory Farrington Announces Plans to Retire in July 2014
September 25, 2013

Gregory C. Farrington announces retirement after seven years as executive director.

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FPO
Exhibits, Programs & Events
The California Academy of Sciences to Launch BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition
September 23, 2013

BigPicture photo competition will spotlight conservation with esteemed panel of judges and significant prizes.

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Science & Sustainability
Entomologist Brian Fisher Appointed As First Patterson Scholar at the California Academy of Sciences
September 20, 2013

The Academy has appointed Dr. Brian Fisher as the first Patterson Scholar in Science and Sustainability.

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Science & Sustainability
New Approach to Treating Venomous Snakebites Could Reduce Global Fatalities
July 30, 2013

Academy researcher Matt Lewin and his team have pioneered a new approach to treating snakebites—via nasal spray.

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Education, Leadership
White House Highlights Museum and Library "Champions of Change"
June 10, 2013

Elizabeth Babcock receives White House honor for her leadership in digital learning lab collaboration.

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Science & Sustainability
Turning Point For Early Human Diets Occurred 3.5 Million Years Ago
June 3, 2013

Scientific papers show evidence of an expanding variety of plant foods, written into the enamel of fossil teeth.

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Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences researcher appointed to Scientific Advisory Council for Príncipe island in Africa
May 29, 2013

Appointment coincides with the island’s new status as a United Nations World Biosphere Reserve.

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The Academy's penguin chick. Photo by Tim Wong
Animal News, Exhibits
New Chick Joins the California Academy of Sciences' Colony of African Penguins
January 1, 2013

Male chick is the first to hatch since the new Academy opened in 2008.

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