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New study reveals a life aquatic for many spider species

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

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Four-hundred-eighty-million-year-old fossils reveal sea lilies’ ancient roots

New fossil animal named after the goddess Athena shows how sea lilies’ arms evolved.

Siphamia arnazae [© 2019 Mark Erdmann]
Academy scientists describe 71 species in 2019

From geckos to goblin spiders, flowering plants, and island ants, these new species grow Earth's tree of life.

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BigPicture 2019 Grand Prize winner

"Black Grouse Showing Off" by photographer Audun Rikardsen (2019 BigPicture Grand Prize winner)

Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition now open

World-class international photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images.

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Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences

An unprotected coral head off of Easter Island, Chile will now have a chance to be integrated into a recently created MPA. [Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences)

Science & Sustainability
Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targets
December 6, 2018

Team praises widespread commitment but calls for broader participation to better protect marine ecosystems.

Hippocampus japapigu [© Richard Smith]
Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists describe 229 species in 2018
December 4, 2018

From fish to flowering plants and seahorses to snakes, these 229 new species grow Earth's tree of life.

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BigPicture Winged Life First Place

Photo by Claudio Contreras, Winged Life First Place category winner, BigPicture 2018

Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition open December 1
November 27, 2018

Sixth annual photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images with cash prizes and exhibit.

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© 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

An ancient relative of crocodiles and birds (left) attacks an ancient relative of plant-eating mammals (right) in an illustration depicting life 240 million years ago. © 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

Science & Sustainability
New study explores ecosystem stability
November 23, 2018

Findings raise questions about the stability of our modern global system.

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Exhibits
Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science returns with outdoor ice rink
November 7, 2018

Interactive exhibit explores polar animals and features outdoor ice rink and snow flurries.

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Animal News
Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences describe 17 new species of vibrantly patterned sea slugs from the Indo-Pacific
October 26, 2018

Team constructs new family tree for group of nudibranchs; discovers color mimics.

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© 2008 Tim Griffith

© 2008 Tim Griffith

Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards
October 3, 2018

Award ceremony to take place on October 9, 2018.

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Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Leading coral scientists to convene in a coordinated effort to save coral reefs
October 2, 2018

Experts from around the world to share the latest science and techniques for coral reef restoration.

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