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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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Community scientists document wildlife using iNaturalist app
Programs & Events
Community scientists around the world celebrate the City Nature Challenge, April 29 - May 2, 2022
March 31, 2022

Challenge unites communities with nature and each other to document Earth's biodiversity

A vibrantly colored Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse
Science & Sustainability
Stunning new-to-science fairy wrasse is first-ever fish described by a Maldivian scientist
March 8, 2022

The species is added to the tree of life as part of the Academy’s global Hope for Reefs initiative

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Academy Careers in Science program honored with Presidential Award

California Academy of Sciences’ Careers in Science Intern Program Honored with Presidential Award.

Leadership
California Academy of Sciences’ Careers in Science Intern Program Honored with Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
February 10, 2022

Paid year-round science internship earned highest U.S. award for science and mathematics mentorship

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Aerial shot of Academy exterior with Music Concourse in foreground and Sutro Tower in background
Leadership
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Board Chair and six new members to its Board of Trustees
January 18, 2022

Dan Janney assumes the role of Board Chair, plus six new members have been elected to the Board of Trustees.

Ecologist Larry Serpa inside an emergence trap near the Garcia River
Science & Sustainability
Academy receives largest private collection of Western aquatic invertebrates
January 11, 2022

New addition makes museum home to the largest scientific collection of such species in the world

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Winning Diversity x Design contest posters are on display at the California Academy of Sciences
Exhibits
California Academy of Sciences announces winners of Diversity x Design Poster Contest
December 17, 2021

Winning Diversity x Design contest posters will be on view in the Children's Gallery, Dec. 21-Jan. 30

A new-to-science pygmy pipehorse from off the coast of Northland, New Zealand
Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists describe 70 new species in 2021
December 16, 2021

From forests to coral reefs, these new discoveries grow Earth’s tree of life

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New Wander Woods exhibit inspires creativity and imaginative play and fosters meaningful connections with nature.
Building, Exhibits
New nature play and exploration space Wander Woods opens at the California Academy of Sciences on January 14, 2022
December 6, 2021

New outdoor playspace inspires creativity and imaginative play, fosters meaningful connections with nature.

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