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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)

Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targets

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

Hippocampus japapigu [© Richard Smith]
Academy scientists describe 229 species in 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

Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition open December 1

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

New study explores ecosystem stability

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

Releases

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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© Tim Williamson

Programs & Events
April 2017: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
March 10, 2017

A month-long celebration of all things celestial, capped off by San Francisco’s biggest party of the year!

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