WHAT: Under Senate Bill 105, the California Academy of Sciences has been awarded $10,000,000 for natural history scientific ...

Prepare to cross over into the Twilight Zone, a newly refreshed exhibit in Steinhart Aquarium that unveils the dazzling marine life inhabiting mesophotic reefs 100 to 500 feet below the surface.

Please note: Morrison Planetarium will be closed for maintenance Sept. 15–18.

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As a global biodiversity hotspot, California has an immense array of nature to explore. We've compiled a few resources to guide folks in learning more about the nature around them, while contributing ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 26, 2025) — Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences and partners rediscovered a presumed-extinct black stony coral species in the Galápagos—its first sighting in 24 ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 21, 2023) — Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences described 153 new animal, plant, and fungi species in 2023, enriching our understanding of Earth’s ...

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Our first wallpaper drop is 100% Claude in honor of his 30th hatchday, but more digital biodiversity is in the works. Stay tuned!

Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with ...

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 18, 2025) — Academy researchers and partners made the first discovery of both a new genus and species of plant in a U.S. national park in nearly 50 years. The ...