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This week, we explore the world of conservation. Discover how you can protect vanishing fireflies, learn about the marine reserve where fishing bans aren't necessarily bad for fishermen, and hear about a National Geographic Explorer's plan to turn jaguars and ranchers into unlikely allies. Plus, top stories you may have missed.

A firefly—also known as a lightning bug—clings to a blade of grass in Washington, D.C.

PHOTOGRAPH BY TAYLOR KENNEDY, SITKA PRODUCTIONS/NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

Fireflies are vanishing—but you can help protect them

Experts offer tips on how to make a home for the beloved bioluminescent insects in your own backyard—from creating a microhabitat to keeping your lights off.

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO

Whitetip reef sharks, Pacific creolefish, barberfish, and Moorish idols populate a reef.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ENRIC SALA, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Is banning fishing bad for fishermen? Not in this marine reserve

Ocean life is flourishing inside Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park, and the commercial fishing industry is flourishing outside of it, a new study shows. “We can have our fish and eat them too.”

MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL

DID YOU MISS THESE TOP STORIES?

1.

Heat waves are getting worse. Here’s how to prepare.

2.

In 1845 explorers sought the Northwest Passage—then vanished

3.

How science solved the mystery of feet washing ashore in the Pacific Northwest

4.

New anxiety unlocked: Ticks can 'fly'

Up close shot of a turtle swimming in Ningaloo Reef.

PHOTOGRAPH BY MIGRATION MEDIA - UNDERWATER IMA, GETTY IMAGES

Saving our shores: coastal conservation projects making positive change

While the prospect of protecting our coastlines can seem daunting, there are people and organizations that continue to fight the good fight. Here, we dive into reasons to stay optimistic and how to get involved.

MANY CAUSES FOR OPTIMISM

EACH YEAR ON APRIL 22, PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY. WHAT YEAR DID IT START?

A. 1954
B. 1963
C. 1970

CLICK TO SEE IF YOU'RE RIGHT!

A jaguar sits in the shadows bits of light illuminating it's face through trees and brush.

PHOTOGRAPH BY RIKKY AZARCOYA

To save jaguars, he acts like a jaguar

In Panama, jaguars in fragmented territory have clashed with local ranchers and livestock. Now a National Geographic Explorer has a plan to turn the embattled species and ranchers into unlikely allies.

PROTECTING AN ICON

Bison calves stand in Saskatchewan’s Wanuskewin Heritage Park, the first to be born in the the archaeological site and cultural centre in more than 150 years.

PHOTO BY WANUSKEWIN HERITAGE PARK

How Canadian bison have been brought back from the brink in Saskatchewan

In Saskatchewan’s Wanuskewin Heritage Park, bison are a vital piece of the indigenous cultural history and have been brought back from the brink to help rewild fragile grasslands.

A VITAL PIECE OF CULTURAL HISTORY

WHAT WILL WE EXPLORE NEXT?

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