The variety of life in California - like poppies, redwoods, oaks, magpies, salamanders, butterflies, seabirds, and giant kelp - makes up the biodiversity of the Golden State. It’s the amazing species found within the state’s incredible marine, freshwater and land ecosystems that give us many reasons to celebrate California’s uniqueness. There are nearly 40 million people in California, our wellness and economy depend on the health of these ecosystems, which is supported by the variety of species