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Fence cliff edges to prevent individuals from falling

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Fence cliff edges to prevent individuals from falling Synopsis Link

Use technology and reporting systems to avoid collisions

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use technology and reporting systems to avoid collisions Synopsis Link

Bring threatened wild populations into captivity

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Bring threatened wild populations into captivity Synopsis Link

Use visual or acoustic deterrents to discourage reptiles from approaching vessels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use visual or acoustic deterrents to discourage reptiles from approaching vessels Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Snakes & lizards

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Snakes & lizards Synopsis Link

Modify vessels to reduce or prevent injuries to reptiles from collisions

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Modify vessels to reduce or prevent injuries to reptiles from collisions Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Crocodilians

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Crocodilians Synopsis Link

Regulate wildlife harvesting

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Regulate wildlife harvesting Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Tuatara

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Tuatara Synopsis Link

Commercially breed reptiles to reduce pressure on wild populations

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Commercially breed reptiles to reduce pressure on wild populations Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Sea turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 15 Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Sea turtles Synopsis Link

Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of reptiles

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of reptiles Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 17 Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Synopsis Link

Patrol or monitor nesting beaches

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Patrol or monitor nesting beaches Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Snakes

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Snakes Synopsis Link

Introduce alternative income sources to replace hunting or harvesting of reptiles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Introduce alternative income sources to replace hunting or harvesting of reptiles Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Lizards

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 15 Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Lizards Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit all types of fishing

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit all types of fishing Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Crocodilians

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Crocodilians Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit commercial fishing

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit commercial fishing Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Tuatara

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Tuatara Synopsis Link

Establish temporary fishery closures

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Establish temporary fishery closures Synopsis Link

Recover eggs from injured or dead reptiles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Recover eggs from injured or dead reptiles Synopsis Link

Limit or prohibit specific fishing methods

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Limit or prohibit specific fishing methods Synopsis Link

Create artificial nests or nesting sites

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 9 Create artificial nests or nesting sites Synopsis Link
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