A pale body half-submerged in dark water, eyelids slack, body motionless. Visitors tended to arrive at “the Swamp”—a live ...

Participants will conduct research under the guidance of one or more advisors, with topics aligned to the interests and discipline of both student and mentor. Students will also participate in ...

Cal Academy opens at 9:30 a.m. Mon.–Sat. and 11 a.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. 11:15 a.m. Observe your ...

Rock Cycle Roundabout Board (1 per group) Rock Cycle Cards (1 set per 4 – 6 students) small rocks, buttons, or other objects for game pieces (1 per student) California Maps: Landforms, Waterways, and ...

It may be the waddling. Or their sophisticated tuxedoes. Or perhaps it's the fact that they are highly social and form long-term bonds. Whatever the reason, penguins have a knack for capturing our ...

Sea star wasting disease decimated sea star populations along the entire West Coast between 2013 and 2014, hitting sunflower sea stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides), giant pink sea stars (Pisaster ...

The Academy is one of the world’s leading institutions in the study of mesophotic coral ecosystems. In these deep reefs, every minute of exploration is precious, and because working time is so limited ...

Wishing you a heavenly valentine’s day, Claude. We love you so much. To his caregivers, I understand the pain your hearts must feel and I hope this valentine’s day we can all send you some warm hugs ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 2, 2025) — It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Claude, our beloved albino alligator, has passed away at the age of 30. Claude was an iconic California ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 16, 2021) — In 2021, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences added 70 new plant and animal species to the tree of life, enriching our understanding of Earth’s ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 19, 2024) — Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences described 138 new animal, plant, and fungi species in 2024, enriching our understanding of Earth’s ...

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 ...