Actions to conserve biodiversity
We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.
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Transplant/release captive-bred or hatchery-reared species in predator exclusion cages Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate species - Translocate crustaceans Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate species - Translocate worms Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Tag species to prevent illegal fishing or harvesting Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide educational or other training programmes about the marine environment to improve behaviours towards marine invertebrates Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Replace or repair damaged anti-predator nets around aquaculture systems Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Establish ‘move-on rules’ for fishing vessels if mammals are encountered Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Deploy fishing gear at different depths Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use stiffened materials or increase tension of fishing gear Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use a larger mesh size for fishing trap-nets Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Play predator calls to deter mammals from fishing gear Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use an electric current to deter mammals from fishing gear Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use noise aversive conditioning to deter mammals from fishing gear Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use acoustic decoys to divert mammals away from fishing gear Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Install barriers at wild fisheries Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Switch off artificial lighting at wild fisheries Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use ‘mammal-safe’ nets to capture and release mammals trapped in fishing structures Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Establish handling and release protocols for mammals captured by fisheries Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote marine and freshwater mammal conservation Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Inform the public of ways to reduce disturbance to marine and freshwater mammals (e.g. use educational signs) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use volunteers to deter tourists from harassing marine and freshwater mammals at wildlife-viewing sites Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Limit, cease or prohibit feeding of marine and freshwater mammals by tourists Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use deterrents to reduce predation on marine and freshwater mammals by native species Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use methods to dampen underwater noise emissions (e.g. bubble curtains, screens) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Restore habitat for marine and freshwater mammals Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link |
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.