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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Action | Effectiveness | Studies | Category | |
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Use an alternative protein source: krill Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use an alternative protein source: animal Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Construct artificial reefs Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Eco friendly biofouling prevention Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Establish fallowing to reduce parasites/disease Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Hand harvest instead of using a dredge Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Fit one or more soft, semi-rigid, or rigid grids or frames to trawl nets Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce the number or modify the arrangement of tickler chains/chain mats on trawl nets Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Modify the design of traps Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Modify the position of traps Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Add chemicals or minerals to sediments to remove or neutralise pollutants Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Limit, cease or prohibit the dumping of sewage sludge Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or prohibit aquaculture activity Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Designate a Marine Protected Area and prohibit commercial fishing Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Designate a Marine Protected Area and prohibit all towed (mobile) fishing gear Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Designate a Marine Protected Area and prohibit the harvesting of sea urchins Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate habitat-forming (biogenic) species - Translocate reef- or bed-forming molluscs Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate habitat-forming (biogenic) species - Translocate reef-forming corals Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Locate artificial reefs near aquaculture systems to benefit from nutrient run-offs Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Offset habitat loss from human activity by restoring or creating habitats elsewhere Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Place orphaned or abandoned wild young with captive foster parents Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Deploy fishing gear at selected times (day/night) to avoid unwanted species Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Establish handling and release protocols in non-recreational fisheries Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Set catch limits or quotas for non-targeted commercial catch Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use artificial light on fishing gear Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | 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.