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Biodiversity | California Academy of Sciences

Welcome to the California Academy of Sciences' biodiversity course!

Biodiversity is critical to the health and future of our planet. In this course, you'll explore what biodiversity is, why it's so important, and how scientists study biodiversity. You'll also investigate potential threats to biodiversity, and actions we can take to protect biodiversity in our communities.
Start learning

Welcome to the California Academy of Sciences' biodiversity course!

Biodiversity is critical to the health and future of our planet. In this course, you'll explore what biodiversity is, why it's so important, and how scientists study biodiversity. You'll also investigate potential threats to biodiversity, and actions we can take to protect biodiversity in our communities.
Start learning