WEDU Quest
110: Fireflies
Clip: Season 1 Episode 10 | 3m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
Examine the effects of artificial urban lights on the world of fireflies.
In the U.S. and Japan, scientists are working to preserve firefly habitats in urban settings by exploring the effect of artificial nightlights on firefly populations. These conservation efforts are chronicled in the film “Brilliant Darkness: Hotaru in the Night.” Experts explain that urban lights may have a major impact on these fanciful insects.
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WEDU Quest
110: Fireflies
Clip: Season 1 Episode 10 | 3m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
In the U.S. and Japan, scientists are working to preserve firefly habitats in urban settings by exploring the effect of artificial nightlights on firefly populations. These conservation efforts are chronicled in the film “Brilliant Darkness: Hotaru in the Night.” Experts explain that urban lights may have a major impact on these fanciful insects.
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