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We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Attach acoustically reflective objects to fishing gear

Action Link 		Unlikely to be beneficial 2 Attach acoustically reflective objects to fishing gear Synopsis Link

Deploy fishing gear at different depths

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Deploy fishing gear at different depths Synopsis Link

Deploy fishing gear at times when mammals are less active

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deploy fishing gear at times when mammals are less active Synopsis Link

Educate the public to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate the public to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals Synopsis Link

Enforce legislation to control illegal fishing using gear or methods that are harmful to mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enforce legislation to control illegal fishing using gear or methods that are harmful to mammals Synopsis Link

Establish ‘move-on rules’ for fishing vessels if mammals are encountered

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Establish ‘move-on rules’ for fishing vessels if mammals are encountered Synopsis Link

Establish handling and release protocols for mammals captured by fisheries

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Establish handling and release protocols for mammals captured by fisheries Synopsis Link

Finance low interest loans to convert to fishing gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Finance low interest loans to convert to fishing gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals Synopsis Link

Increase visual detectability of fishing gear for mammals

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Increase visual detectability of fishing gear for mammals Synopsis Link

Install barriers at wild fisheries

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Install barriers at wild fisheries Synopsis Link

Install exclusion and/or escape devices for mammals on fishing nets

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 7 Install exclusion and/or escape devices for mammals on fishing nets Synopsis Link

Introduce fishing gear exchange programmes to encourage fishers to use gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce fishing gear exchange programmes to encourage fishers to use gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals Synopsis Link

Introduce legislation to prohibit or restrict the use of fishing gear types or methods that are harmful to mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce legislation to prohibit or restrict the use of fishing gear types or methods that are harmful to mammals Synopsis Link

Involve fishers in designing and trialling new fishing gear types to encourage uptake of gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Involve fishers in designing and trialling new fishing gear types to encourage uptake of gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals Synopsis Link

Limit size of trawl net openings

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit size of trawl net openings Synopsis Link

Limit the length of fishing gear in an area

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the length of fishing gear in an area Synopsis Link

Limit the number of fishing vessels or fishing days in an area

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the number of fishing vessels or fishing days in an area Synopsis Link

Modify fishing pots and traps to exclude mammals

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 6 Modify fishing pots and traps to exclude mammals Synopsis Link

Play predator calls to deter mammals from fishing gear

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Play predator calls to deter mammals from fishing gear Synopsis Link

Promote fish and seafood certification (e.g. ecolabels) to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Promote fish and seafood certification (e.g. ecolabels) to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals Synopsis Link

Provide training and tools for safe release of mammals captured by fisheries

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training and tools for safe release of mammals captured by fisheries Synopsis Link

Reduce duration of time fishing gear is in the water

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce duration of time fishing gear is in the water Synopsis Link

Retain buoys and lines at the sea floor or river bed when not hauling

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buoys and lines at the sea floor or river bed when not hauling Synopsis Link

Retain offal on fishing vessels instead of discarding overboard

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain offal on fishing vessels instead of discarding overboard Synopsis Link

Switch off artificial lighting at wild fisheries

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Switch off artificial lighting at wild fisheries Synopsis Link
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