Articles for tag: environmental recovery, Fireflies, insect resurgence, U.S. ecosystems, wildlife conservation

12 U.S. States Where Fireflies Are Making a Surprise Comeback

12 U.S. States Where Fireflies Are Making a Surprise Comeback

Jan Otte

Picture yourself as a child on a warm summer evening, watching tiny sparks of light dance across your backyard like nature’s own fairy tale. For millions of Americans, fireflies represent pure childhood magic. Yet for years, scientists and nature lovers have noticed fewer of these luminous beetles lighting up our nights. The good news? Conservation ...

California's Sea Otters Are Rebuilding Kelp Forests

California’s Sea Otters Are Rebuilding Kelp Forests

Jan Otte

Picture this: you’re floating on the surface of Monterey Bay, looking down through crystal-clear water at what should be a vibrant underwater forest. Instead, all you see is barren rock covered in purple spiny orbs stretching as far as the eye can see. This devastating transformation has become all too common along California’s coast over ...