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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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Science & Sustainability
Scientists quantify the vast and valuable finds stored on museum shelves
September 19, 2018

Scientists team up to quantify the “dark data” in fossil collections.

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Dr. Todd Braje focuses on coastal ecosystems. © 2018 California Academy of Sciences

Science & Sustainability
Academy welcomes newest curator; appoints new chair of anthropology
September 10, 2018

Dr. Todd Braje, anthropologist, joins the Academy’s Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.

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Visitors at coral reef tank
Building, Programs & Events
The Academy announces Community Free Days from September 23–25, 2018
September 4, 2018

In honor of the Academy's tenth anniversary, museum will offer free admission to all during three-day period.

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A diver takes a closer look at corals. © Pim Bongaerts

Science & Sustainability
Study says coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef not limited to shallow depths
August 31, 2018

A team of researchers takes a closer look at the state of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Black rhinoceros skull

3D scan of a black rhinoceros skull from the Academy's mammalogy collection as featured on Sketchfab. (CAS:MAM:20730)

Science & Sustainability
The Academy makes hundreds of 3D scientific specimens available online for free
August 9, 2018

Over 700 3D scientific specimens and artifacts from the museum’s world-renowned collection now available online.

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Science & Sustainability
Academy welcomes newest coral-focused curator Dr. Pim Bongaerts to its Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability
August 9, 2018

The California Academy of Sciences hires Dr. Pim Bongaerts as its newest curator and coral biologist.

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Liebe Patterson
Leadership
The Academy elects Elizabeth Patterson as Chair of the Board
August 1, 2018

The Academy is pleased to announce the election of Elizabeth “Liebe” Patterson as the new chair of its board.

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The Academy in Golden Gate Park
Leadership
Executive Director Jonathan Foley to assume new role as Senior Scholar
July 16, 2018

Executive Director Jonathan Foley to assume new role as Senior Scholar.

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