10. Our World-Class Collections: Ranked among the world's largest, the Academy's research collections are widely used research tools and are considered international treasures.

9. The Steinhart Aquarium: From clownfish to snapping turtles, Steinhart Aquarium has long been home to diverse aquatic life. It is also active in animal conservation, ensuring the survival of threatened species around the world.

8. Early Childhood Education: The Academy's Early Childhood Education Program helps introduce young children to the wonders of the natural world.

7. Community Outreach—Education: Programs like Earth, Ocean, and Space deliver science education experiences directly to underserved students throughout the Bay Area and beyond.

6. Empowering Teachers Across California: The Academy provides science educators with resources, training, and materials that greatly enhance their classroom programming.

5. People-Facilitated Experiences: Academy docents are dedicated volunteers who put a human face on the Academy museum learning experiences.

4. Bringing the World to San Francisco: The Academy produces one-of-a-kind exhibits and draws the finest in programming to San Francisco.

3. Spreading the Word About Biodiversity: Through our website and interactive stations like Science in Action, cutting-edge news about Academy research efforts is sent from around the natural world.

2. Vital Scientific Research: Academy scientists conduct field research around the Bay Area, throughout California, across the United States, and in numerous foreign countries.

1. Training and Inspiring Future Generations of Scientists: Our Careers in Science Program introduces basic scientific concepts to students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences and offers them potential career opportunities.

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