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Browse the latest news, fact sheets, and images from the Academy’s Press Office.

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Aerial photo of the California Academy of Sciences and the Music Concourse
A Statement from the Academy's Executive Director Dr. Scott Sampson

The Academy condemns the killing of George Floyd—and acknowledges that anti-racism must begin in our own house.

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BigPicture 2020 Grand Prize Winner

"Weathering the Storm" by photographer Andy Parkinson, BigPicture 2020 Grand Prize Winner

Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition announced

Stunning images of Earth and its lifeforms represent the best nature and wildlife photographers in the world

North Philippine Temple Pitviper seen during City Nature Challenge
City Nature Challenge tallies over 815,000 wildlife observations

Over 41,000 citizen scientists—some while sheltering in place—provided important urban biodiversity observations

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New herpetology curator, Rayna Bell, with frog
The California Academy of Sciences welcomes new herpetology curator

Rayna Bell, African frog expert, joins the Academy’s Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.

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Lauren Esposito
Science & Sustainability
Dr. Lauren Esposito honored for 500 Queer Scientists campaign
March 14, 2019

Awarded by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals.

Scientist studying the Great Dying in Nevada
Science & Sustainability
Researchers uncover new clues to surviving extinction
March 13, 2019

Ecological transformation after “Great Dying” moves scientists closer to understanding the nature of recovery.

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T. rex model in garden
Exhibits, Programs & Events
Dino Days are coming to the Academy from March 22-May 5, 2019
March 12, 2019

Life-size dinosaur models take over the East Garden, prehistoric fossils on exhibit, special programs, and more.

© Joal Ascalon / SEA Institute - VIP
Science & Sustainability
New marine protected area established in the Batangas Province of the Philippines
February 22, 2019

Community-driven MPA a major conservation victory for the “center of the center” of marine biodiversity.

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African penguin chick
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
New African penguin chick joins the Academy's colony
January 24, 2019

Endangered chick is first new addition of 2019; part of important Species Survival Plan.

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Academy building in Golden Gate Park
Leadership
Four new members join the Academy's Board of Trustees
December 17, 2018

These new members join the Board as the Academy celebrates the tenth anniversary of its new green building.

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Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences

An unprotected coral head off of Easter Island, Chile will now have a chance to be integrated into a recently created MPA. [Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences)

Science & Sustainability
Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targets
December 6, 2018

Team praises widespread commitment but calls for broader participation to better protect marine ecosystems.

Hippocampus japapigu [© Richard Smith]
Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists describe 229 species in 2018
December 4, 2018

From fish to flowering plants and seahorses to snakes, these 229 new species grow Earth's tree of life.

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