Sea stars, also known as starfish, are critically important to California’s coastal ecosystems. Sadly, one species is critically endangered. You can help: This December, head to the coast to search ...

At 25 feet deep, the Philippine Coral Reef tank is one of the deepest and largest indoor display of living coral in the world. Under the surface, hundreds of fish mingle with eels, anemones, starfish, ...

The Academy is open for members only every Tuesday from 8:30-9:30 am and Sunday from 10-11 am. Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m ...

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The Academy’s mission is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Every visit supports our work. Buy your tickets today!

The islands of the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and are located nearly 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco. The Farallones host ...

Be mesmerized by a variety of graceful ray species and shimmering schools of tropical fish swimming across your screen. Enjoy the antics of thousands of tropical fish in our Philippine Coral Reef ...

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We believe in storytelling as a powerful tool for social change. In February 2024, the California Creators for Nature program opened applications to Bay Area creators already engaging their digital ...

Citizen scientists can help scientists and policy-makers track changes in the environment.

Focus: Food, water, and energy systems; ocean health; human impacts on Earth's systems (ESS3.C); engineering solutions (ETS1.A-C) Flipside Science features media-rich units perfect for educators ...

Astronomers explore the third dimension of space with a variety of cutting-edge techniques.