SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Mar. 11, 2026) — The California Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara (Tami) Fountain to the role of Chief People Officer.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This post is part of Exploring Earthquakes, a rich collection of resources co-presented by the California Academy of Sciences and KQED. This material is also available as a free iBooks textbook and ...

Tiny Chef's museum-wide takeover includes an uproarious, inspiring short film in Morrison Planetarium, an exhibition of Tiny Chef props, an unforgettable photo op, limited-edition merchandise, and ...

Plates: Massive rocks that make up the outer layer of the Earth’s surface and whose movement along faults triggers earthquakes ...

Step in and hang on as our earthquake simulator recreates California's powerful 1906 and 1989 quakes.

The Biological Illustration Internship is a full-time program (40 hours/week) on-site at the California Academy of Sciences for ten weeks from June 1 - August 7, 2026. If you are concerned about ...

Thursdays hit different at NightLife. The museum comes alive after hours–wilder, more curious, and full of exciting creatures. Grab your friends, grab a hand-crafted drink, and let yourself wander ...