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National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences.

National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences. Gayle Laird © California Academy of Sciences

California Fish and Game Commission Recognizes 100-year Anniversary of Last Grizzly Bear in the State

Statement by Paige Laduzinsky, senior exhibit content developer, California Academy of Sciences.

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Composite image of ryan wyatt, left, and peter roopnarine, right, both standing with arms folded and smiling.

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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Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists assemble genome of threatened northern spotted owl in race to understand hybrids in the West
August 29, 2017

Genome completion of northern spotted owl to help researchers guide conservation priorities.

Academy island biogeography
Science & Sustainability
Academy researchers uncover hidden factors that shape sea life around islands
August 24, 2017

An innovative conceptual model of island biogeography is outlined for marine organisms—with thrilling results.

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Academy for All offers free and reduced admission programs
Education, Programs & Events
Academy for All initiative provides new free and reduced admission programs
August 23, 2017

From value memberships to free days, museum offers more ways than ever for the community to visit

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R. stuhlmanni (giant elephant-shrew).

Science & Sustainability
Collections at the California Academy of Sciences aid researchers in revising a mammal branch on tree of life
August 1, 2017

Researchers return a subspecies of giant elephant-shrew from the Congo Basin to full species status.

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Science & Sustainability
Three new “club-tailed” scorpions join the tree of life
July 24, 2017

Dr. Lauren Esposito describes two genera and three new species of Earth's oldest living, land-based arthropods

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Snow Globe image by Denise Ippolito

"Snow Globe" by Denise Ippolito, "Winged Life" First Place Category Winner

Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Winning images from annual BigPicture photography competition to go on exhibit July 28
June 21, 2017

From stunning aerial views to rarely-seen underwater wonders, images represent best in nature photography

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Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Coastal bioblitz to provide a living snapshot of sea life along California’s epic coastline
June 20, 2017

Snapshot Cal Coast (6/23–7/2) encourages citizen scientists to connect with nature and explore the coast

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Academy museum Golden Gate Park
Building, Leadership, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences becomes first major museum to commit to Paris Accords
June 13, 2017

Museum stands up for climate leadership and commits to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025

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