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Our planetarium team puts together this incredibly informative field guide to the stars every three months.
While munching on real reefs is not recommended, it’s an absolute must when you make your own edible “coral polyps.”
How do species interact on a coral reef?
The Academy is home to the largest living indoor coral reef on Earth—and it’s Steinhart Aquarium Director Bart Shepherd’s pride and joy.
Hear from Academy educator Dave on the basics of coral reef biology, and where in the world they can be found—including at the Academy!
Stellarium is an online star map that offers a state-of-the-art virtual view of the night sky in your area, including billions of stars and constellations.
This interactive website lets you see constellations from the perspective of a variety of diverse cultures from around the world.
Can’t create calcium carbonate from seawater? No worries! Build your dream reef with Play-Doh or clay instead.
Zoom into an incredible three-dimensional scan of a coral specimen, part of the Academy’s natural history collections.
Take a tour of a tiny coral polyp to learn how they transform seawater and algae into the raw materials that make up a reef.
Enjoy front-row seats to all the action inside the Academy’s 212,000 gallon Philippine Coral Reef exhibit.
We’re all connected to coral reefs, even if we’re thousands of miles away. Learn more about how our actions impact reefs, and why the time is now to protect them.
