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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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Cretaceous diorama inside the Pterosaurs exhibit

Two Thalassodromeus pterosaurs with impressive 14-foot wingspans swoop down to catch Rhacolepis fish in their toothless jaws in this large diorama showing a detailed re-creation of a dramatic Cretaceous seascape located at the present-day Araripe Basin in northeast Brazil. ©AMNH/R. Mickens

Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs opens on May 19
May 5, 2017

New exhibit showcases the incredible diversity of these prehistoric flying reptiles

City Nature Challenge 2017 © California Academy of Sciences
Science & Sustainability
The numbers are in! National "City Nature Challenge" competition results announced on Earth Day
April 21, 2017

Citizen scientists from across the country submit over 120,000 iNaturalist observations.

SECORE
Science & Sustainability
Global coral reef experts launch major restoration efforts in the Caribbean
April 11, 2017

The California Academy of Sciences joins forces with SECORE International and The Nature Conservancy

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Thalassodromeus (illustration) © AMNH 2014

Programs & Events
May 2017: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
April 7, 2017

Learn about ancient flying creatures, explore human diversity, and encounter the first full solar eclipse since

Easter Island moai
Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists discover new marine species and assess coral reefs in Easter Island
April 2, 2017

Scientists survey the waters of Rapa Nui and make first-ever dives to "twilight zone" reefs at 200-500 feet deep

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Party After Dark
Programs & Events
Big Bang Gala 2017 to feature Katharine Hayhoe and Patrick Brown
March 30, 2017

Annual fundraiser on April 27 to feature talks by scientific innovators, live DJ set by Hot Chip, and more.

Nathalie Nagalingum
Science & Sustainability
Academy welcomes newest curator; appoints McAllister Chair of Botany
March 28, 2017

The California Academy of Sciences appoints Nathalie Nagalingum, PhD, as its newest botany curator

citizen science
Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Citizen scientists throughout U.S. compete in "City Nature Challenge" April 14-18, 2017
March 23, 2017

Second annual "Challenge" grows to 16 participating cities. Nationwide announcement of results on Earth Day 4/22

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