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 ...

Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Watch as a diver plunges into one of the world's deepest living coral reef tanks. Daily, ...

"Diagram of the Earth's seasons as seen from the south" © 2006 Tauʻolunga ...

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At a Penguins+Pajamas Sleepover, the adventure begins well before bedtime—and continues the next day. Spark your young science-lover's imagination by exploring our exhibits after hours. Go stargazing ...

Careers in Science interns collect and document a variety of species, including plants from the their own backyard, Golden Gate Park!

Academy biologists regularly conduct in-water training and enrichment exercises with our resident rays—which is why human feet occasionally make a webcam cameo. The rays eat clam tongue, prawns, squid ...

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Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and planning in advance can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an ...

A list of norms can act as a "social contract" that supports a group's collaborative work, avoiding some of the struggles and pitfalls associated with collaboration. Access practical tools including ...

Academy scientists will embark on twenty expeditions over the next five years to better understand both shallow and deep reef ecosystems across the globe. The Academy has a long history of research in ...