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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Modify a bottom trawl to raise parts of the gear off the seabed during fishing Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Modify design or arrangement of tickler chains/chain mats in a bottom trawl Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use a separator trawl Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate mammals away from aquaculture systems to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Set and enforce vessel speed limits Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase visual detectability of fishing gear for mammals Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Attach acoustically reflective objects to fishing gear Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use baited lines instead of nets for shark control Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove derelict fishing gear from mammals found entangled Action Link |
Beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or prohibit activities that cause disturbance in sensitive areas for marine and freshwater mammals Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Release captive-bred marine and freshwater mammals to re-establish or boost native populations Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Modify vessels to reduce or prevent injuries to reptiles from collisions Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce duration of time fishing gear is in the water Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use visual deterrents on fishing gear Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use non-offset hooks Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use larger hooks Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use dyed bait Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate adult or juvenile reptiles: Sea turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Prohibit certain gear types Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Introduce catch shares Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Establish move-on rules for temporary, targeted fishing restrictions or closures when a catch or unwanted catch threshold is reached Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use an alternative protein source: bacteria Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 3 | Synopsis Link | |
Use supplements Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 3 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or prohibit shipping Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 3 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or prohibit commercial fishing Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 3 | 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.