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A bloom of blue blubber jellyfish spotted off the coast of Sydney.
City Nature Challenge records over 1,690,000 wildlife observations in a single weekend

Annual City Nature Challenge surpasses 1,690,000 wildlife observations in its seventh year.

Philippine Coral Reef exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences
Scholars seek greater collaboration between zoos, aquariums, and natural history museums

By working together, animal data from living and scientific collections can better inform conservation

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A large-scale model of an orchid mantis demonstrates her camouflage

A large-scale model of an orchid mantis demonstrates her camouflage in the new Bugs exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. (Kate Whitley © 2016 Te Papa)

Bugs opens May 27 at the California Academy of Sciences

Exhibit showcases adaptations bugs have developed over millions of years and across a multitude of environments.

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Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022
California Academy of Sciences’ 2022 Big Bang Gala to Spotlight Hope for Reefs

Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022

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VR jelly

Photo by Peter Parks

Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Drop in the Ocean, a social VR experience, to make public debut at the Academy from May 24-July 14, 2019
May 23, 2019

Immersive experience invites users to hitch a ride on a jellyfish to encounter the mysteries of the deep ocean.

Dr. Rebecca Albright
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
Coral biologist Rebecca Albright appointed as Patterson Scholar at the California Academy of Sciences
May 15, 2019

Endowed position is named in honor of William J. Patterson, former Chair of the Academy’s Board of Trustees.

© 2019 Rémi Cardinael
Science & Sustainability
City Nature Challenge results in nearly 1 million wildlife observations
May 6, 2019

Citizen scientists from around the globe document over 1100 rare, endangered, or threatened species.

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BigPicture 2019 Grand Prize winner

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

Science & Sustainability
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition announced
April 30, 2019

Captivating images of life on Earth represent best in nature photography from around the world.

Common dandelion
Science & Sustainability
U.S. cities host more regionally unique species than previously thought
April 29, 2019

Citizen science data offer novel comparison of ecological similarities between metropolitan areas.

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Big Bang Party After Dark 2018

Grammy Award-winning artist T-Pain performs a live DJ set at Big Bang: Party After Dark 2018.

Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Big Bang Gala 2019 to spotlight the Galápagos Islands
April 19, 2019

Annual fundraiser on April 25 to feature insightful talks and a live DJ set by St. Vincent.

© 2018 California Academy of Sciences
Science & Sustainability
Citizen scientists across the globe compete in City Nature Challenge April 26 – 29, 2019
April 11, 2019

The wildly successful City Nature Challenge returns this month!

© 2015 Jeff Goddard
Science & Sustainability
Scientists measure extent of recovery for critically endangered black abalone
April 1, 2019

Scientists say there is still work to be done for the recovery of the critically endangered black abalone.

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