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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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Shannon Bennett
Education, Science & Sustainability
Microbiologist Shannon Bennett and iNaturalist’s Scott Loarie Appointed As Patterson Scholars at the California Academy of Sciences
September 24, 2015

Endowed position is named in honor of William J. Patterson, former Chair of the Board of Trustees.

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Programs & Events
Academy to host SuperNatural Halloween on October 23
September 24, 2015

Annual Halloween party will feature trick-or-treating, live animal demos, planetarium shows, and more.

Lauren Esposito
Science & Sustainability
Academy welcomes newest curator; appoints new Schlinger Chair of Arachnology
September 21, 2015

The California Academy of Sciences appoints Lauren Esposito, PhD, as its newest arachnology curator.

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Leadership, Science & Sustainability
Dr. Jill Tarter elected President of the Academy; eight new members join Board of Trustees
September 16, 2015

The Academy elects Dr. Jill Tarter as President; welcomes eight new members to Board of Trustees.

SuperNatural
Programs & Events
October 2015: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
September 15, 2015

Take a peek at the wonders that await in October!

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Education
The California Academy of Sciences takes groundbreaking afterschool science clubs nationwide
September 15, 2015

Afterschool programs nationwide are enjoying exciting new science-rich content, straight from the Academy.

Zeray Alemseged in Ethiopia
Science & Sustainability
Scientists say African ape-like primate is likely evolutionary link between humans and chimpanzees
September 5, 2015

3D shape analysis of primate shoulder blades answers longstanding questions about our oldest ancestor.

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LPSO mating

A male and female larger Pacific striped octopus align suckers during mating. Photo © Roy Caldwell

Animal News, Science & Sustainability
Rare octopus shocks scientists with unusual mating and reproductive strategies
August 10, 2015

A little-known octopus excites scientists with surprising and rare mating behaviors.

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