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Chromis damselfish from the Maldives.
California Academy of Sciences Describes 138 New Species in 2024

More than a dozen Academy scientists—along with several international collaborators—described the new additions.

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Mark Ruffo, headshot
California Academy of Sciences Announces New Chief Advancement Officer

Mark Ruffo brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, operations, advocacy, and marketing.

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A photo shows thousands of monarch butterflies settled on tree trunks.

“The Forest Of The Monarchs,” a photo of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Michoacán, Mexico, taken by National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo won the 2024 BigPicture Grand Prize.

2025 BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition is now open

World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation

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Academy Building
Letter to the Academy Community

Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson

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Citizen scientists out on a nature walk in San Francisco.
Science & Sustainability
Thirty-two organizations announce Reimagining San Francisco, a new nature alliance to make the City healthier, greener, and more equitable
September 6, 2023

Nonprofit, city, state, & educational orgs have pledged to work together to improve the ecological health of SF

Steinhart Aquarium pictured on opening day in 1923.
Building, Exhibits, Programs & Events
California Academy of Sciences’ Steinhart Aquarium Celebrates 100 Years
August 21, 2023

Centennial celebrations include activations across the city, inside the museum, and more.

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California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.

California Academy of Sciences. © 2008 Tim Griffith

Leadership
Academy Welcomes Leaders for Two New Roles: Chief People and Culture Officer and Chief of Strategic Partnerships
August 16, 2023

Ayat Elnoory joins as Chief People and Culture Officer; Amber Mace joins as Chief of Strategic Partnerships.

Shannon Tushingham leading an archaeological field school.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
The California Academy of Sciences Welcomes New Anthropology Curator
August 11, 2023

Shannon Tushingham, PhD, joins the Academy as an Associate Curator and Irvine Chair of Anthropology.

Blue acropora and anthias in the Verde Island Passage.
Science & Sustainability
Philippines’ Verde Island Passage receives “Hope Spot” designation
July 21, 2023

The new status paves the way for additional ocean protections to preserve the region’s marine biodiversity.

A fire urchin clings to a fishing line in the Philippines.
Science & Sustainability
Plastic pollution on coral reefs increases with depth and mostly comes from fishing activities, Nature study finds
July 12, 2023

Researchers find troubling signs of human impact on coral reefs and promising strategies to ramp up protections.

The NightLife LIVE concert series returns to Cal Academy, July-October 2023
Programs & Events
NightLife LIVE Concert Series Returns to California Academy of Sciences: July-October 2023
July 7, 2023

Monthly events showcase leading artists in indie pop, hip hop, funk, and jazz, plus DJs and art.

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iNaturalist user identifies seaweed in Half Moon Bay, CA.
Programs & Events
Coastal bioblitz to provide a living snapshot of sea life along California’s epic coastline
June 26, 2023

Snapshot Cal Coast encourages communities to connect with nature and explore the outdoors.

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