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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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California Academy of Sciences and Presidio Trust repopulate sand dunes with relative of extinct Xerces Blue butterfly

The historic reintroduction was made possible by the restoration of the Presidio's native dune habitat.

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Leadership
An Update from the Academy’s Executive Director Dr. Scott Sampson
May 26, 2020

An update shared with Academy staff on May 26, 2020.

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BigPicture 2020 Grand Prize Winner

"Hare Ball" by photographer Andy Parkinson, BigPicture 2020 Grand Prize Winner

Science & Sustainability
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition announced
May 4, 2020

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
Science & Sustainability
City Nature Challenge tallies over 815,000 wildlife observations
May 4, 2020

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

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Science & Sustainability
Citizen scientists across the globe unite for the City Nature Challenge April 24 – 27, 2020
March 30, 2020

This year, the City Nature Challenge focuses on international collaboration and the healing power of nature.

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Egg yolk jelly at the California Academy of Sciences

Kathryn Whitney © 2019 California Academy of Sciences

Animal News, Exhibits
Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines opens at the California Academy of Sciences on March 27, 2020
February 20, 2020

New aquarium exhibit and larger-than-life animatronic models explore the mystery and power of venom on Earth.

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
March 2020: What's On at the California Academy of Sciences
February 11, 2020

From our new exhibit Venom to meeting spiders in the rainforest,
the Academy is feeling the sting of spring!

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New herpetology curator, Rayna Bell, with frog
Science & Sustainability
The California Academy of Sciences welcomes new herpetology curator
January 27, 2020

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

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Science & Sustainability
New study reveals a life aquatic for many spider species
January 15, 2020

Extent of aquatic-associated spider species suggests they’re pre-adapted to watery environments.

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