Dear Academy Friend,

Coral reefs are among the most stunning and critical ecosystems on Earth. They are also among the most threatened, with 75% currently affected by coral bleaching. The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world, including marine life. Every day, we are actively working to save these precious marine habitats. You can be a part of achieving our larger mission, but we need you to take action by donating today!

 I am extremely passionate about our coral regeneration work and understand how crucial it is to combat climate change and ocean warming. When I walk through our Philippine Coral Reef in Steinhart Aquarium or visit our Coral Regeneration Lab (CoRL), the first lab in the United States to spawn corals in aquaria, I feel a sense of hope for the future of our oceans! As a fundraiser, I have found it extremely difficult to secure funding because major policy changes are compromising scientific research and the institutions that champion it. Substantial budget cuts to federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are putting our planet, oceans, and museums at risk. Will you donate today and continue to support institutions like ours that are saving our coral reefs? 

I sincerely hope that you will consider making a donation today for our museum, oceans, and planet. 

Thank you,

Kristina Kaiser

Director, Direct Response Fundraising

P.S. All donors will become a part of the Regeneration Circle— a vibrant collective of Academy supporters ready for action and committed to being a force for nature! You will receive regular updates from our scientists, updates and discounts to Academy events, and learn about practical ways to regenerate the planet.