The Compass: How you can help fireflies, a fishing ban that is helping fishermen, and a Nat Geo explorer who acts like a jaguar.

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THE COMPASS

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.

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

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'

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!

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

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

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