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Featured Releases
Annual community science effort returns for its seventh year of documenting coastal biodiversity in California
Hope for Reefs joins global network of Ocean Decade partners dedicated to reversing the decline of Earth’s ocean
BigPicture Photography Competition announces Grand Prize winning image
Annual City Nature Challenge surpasses 1,690,000 wildlife observations in its seventh year.
Releases
From research talks to new aquarium animals, the Academy is ringing in the new year by bringing on the science!
New fossil animal named after the goddess Athena shows how sea lilies’ arms evolved.
From geckos to goblin spiders, flowering plants, and island ants, these new species grow Earth's tree of life.
World-class international photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images.
From live reindeer to festive musical performances, the Academy is full of holiday cheer this
season.
Interactive exhibit explores the science of frozen polar regions with live reindeer, festive programs, and more!
Annual fundraiser brings the museum to life at night and supports free and reduced admission programs.
Award ceremony to take place on October 15, 2019.
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