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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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Ike Kwon
Leadership
California Academy of Sciences names Ike Kwon as Chief Operating Officer
May 26, 2015

As Chief Operating Officer, Kwon will oversee infrastructure, guest and building operations, and technology.

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Programs & Events
June 2015: Lectures and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
May 5, 2015

Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

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NightLife DJ and guests
Programs & Events
NightLife LIVE announces lineup for 2015
April 28, 2015

Lineup announced for second annual NightLife LIVE summer music series.

First lionfish in Brazil
Science & Sustainability
First invasive lionfish discovered in Brazil
April 21, 2015

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences announce the first invasive lionfish discovered in Brazil.

Academy youth education
Education, Programs & Events
The California Academy of Sciences hosts first teen-focused “Science Game Jam” with help from SF-based gaming companies
April 21, 2015

On Sunday, April 26, the California Academy of Sciences will host its first Science Game Jam for local youth.

Ocean seafloor research
Science & Sustainability
Massive study is first to explore historical ocean response to abrupt climate change
March 30, 2015

Marine ecosystems can take thousands, rather than hundreds, of years to recover from climate-related upheavals.

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Families explore the California Academy of Sciences
Programs & Events
May 2015: Programs and Events for Children and Families at the California Academy of Sciences
March 24, 2015

A selection of programs and events for children and families during May 2015.

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The Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Programs & Events
May 2015: Lectures and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
March 24, 2015

A selection of Academy events and lectures during May 2015.

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