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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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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
California Academy of Sciences Entomologist Brian Fisher Awarded Fulbright Scholar Grant
December 7, 2015

San Francisco’s own “Ant-Man” to study ants and climate on extended Mozambique expedition

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Programs & Events
January 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
December 3, 2015

New year; new reasons to fall in love with science (all over again)

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Bennett will serve as Harry W. and Diana V. Hind Dean of Science and Research Collections beginning on January 1, 2016.

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California Academy of Sciences selects Dr. Shannon Bennett as next Chief of Science and Dean of Research
November 23, 2015

Bennett will serve as Harry W. and Diana V. Hind Dean of Science and Research Collections beginning in 2016.

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
December 2015: What's On at the California Academy of Sciences
November 5, 2015

‘Tis the Season for Science is almost here—enjoy live reindeer, indoor snow flurries, holiday music, and more!

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Sea otters in Habitat Earth
Education, Science & Sustainability
The Academy brings award-winning science visualization to the classroom
October 28, 2015

Classrooms can now enjoy an immersive, world-class planetarium experience for free.

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Snowman Theater

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Programs & Events
November 2015: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
October 6, 2015

November's fun includes live bats, an out-of-this world sleepover, 'Tis the Season for Science, and more!

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
‘Tis the Season for Science opens on November 25, 2015
October 6, 2015

Annual holiday exhibit returns with live reindeer, indoor snow, festive performances, and more.

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Science & Sustainability
Study explores ancient ecosystem response to a “big five” mass extinction, calls for modern food web research
September 27, 2015

The stability of ancient ecosystems depended on species with important, big-picture roles in food web.

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