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The curator of birds and mammals is recognized for his collaborative research on biodiversity and conservation.
The whale’s death is the first in the San Francisco Bay Area since the end of the Unusual Mortality Event.
Statement by Paige Laduzinsky, senior exhibit content developer, California Academy of Sciences.
Roopnarine and Wyatt are honored for their contributions to scientific research, advocacy, and education.
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Four new African penguin chicks to take part in their first Penguin Valentines event on February 14.
Creators will receive $20,000 for a one-year program centering environmental justice, climate, and nature.
Jim Gohary brings unique blend of experience from finance, nonprofit, and government sectors
Featuring live music, Black Panther Party panel, visual art installation, Black business marketplace, and more.
New program connects youth with the skills, resources, and community to tackle the planet’s climate crisis.
These new discoveries expand our knowledge of Earth’s biodiversity around the world.
Multimedia kiosk spotlights biodiversity research and conservation across islands, coral reefs, and California.
In its 11th year, the competition focuses a visual lens on the extraordinary wonders of the natural world.
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