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Drawing of a Steller's sea cow

A drawing of a Steller's sea cow, an extinct marine megaherbivore. (Biodiversity Heritage Library, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Academy researchers reveal how extinct Steller’s sea cow shaped kelp forests

Using a novel Past-Present-Future approach, the researchers uncovered the "sea cow effect" on kelp forests

Corals in the Academy's Coral Spawning Lab
California Academy of Sciences researchers produce first-ever ‘family tree’ for aquarium-bred corals

Pedigree provides insights for maximizing genetic diversity and adaptability in corals bred for conservation.

Two African penguin chicks hatched at the California Academy of Sciences
Two New African Penguin Chicks Hatch at the California Academy of Sciences

Adorable additions support the long term health of endangered African penguin population.

Rows of brightly colored Easter egg weevils from the Academy collections.
New study reveals how Easter egg weevils got their spots

Academy researchers use cutting-edge sequencing technology to determine origins of color mimicry in beetles.

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Academy biologist Luiz Rocha preparing for a dive
Science & Sustainability
Academy biologist Luiz Rocha wins 2021 Rolex Award for Enterprise
June 18, 2021

Academy biologist Luiz Rocha wins 2021 Rolex Award for Enterprise for research on mesophotic coral reefs

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A community scientist makes a wildlife observation

A community scientist makes a wildlife observation along the California coast. (© Calla Allison)

Science & Sustainability
Data from community science is underutilized; new study aims to change that
June 11, 2021

New paper provides framework for how community science data can reach its full potential

An invasive lionfish swimming in coral reefs in Belize
Science & Sustainability
Study confirms invasive lionfish now threaten species along Brazilian coast
June 3, 2021

Study confirming invasive lionfish along Brazilian coast calls for management response to protect local species

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An eastern grey kangaroo stands in a burned eucalyptus plantation in the 2021 BigPicture Grand Prize Image

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

Programs & Events
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition announced
May 26, 2021

Winning images from the California Academy of Sciences' annual BigPicture photography competition announced

Sharks exhibit opens at California Academy of Sciences
Exhibits
Sharks opens May 28 at the California Academy of Sciences
May 25, 2021

Brand new exhibit, Sharks, opens May 28 at the California Academy of Sciences

Crabeater seal relaxing on a beach in Argentina
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
City Nature Challenge records over 1,250,000 wildlife observations in a single weekend
May 10, 2021

City Nature Challenge records over 1,250,000 wildlife observations in a single weekend

One of two species of caecilians endemic to São Tomé.
Science & Sustainability
Study indicates São Tomé island has two species of caecilians found nowhere else on Earth
May 10, 2021

Researchers from Academy find that São Tomé island has two species of caecilians found nowhere else on Earth

Claude looks forward to welcoming guests back to the Academy for NightLife
Programs & Events
NightLife returns to the California Academy of Sciences Thursday, May 13th
May 4, 2021

NightLife, the Academy’s iconic adults-only evening event, returns Thursday, May 13th

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