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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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Install and maintain anti-predator systems around aquaculture that prevent entanglement of reptiles

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install and maintain anti-predator systems around aquaculture that prevent entanglement of reptiles Synopsis Link

Provide reptiles with escape routes from canals, drains and ditches

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide reptiles with escape routes from canals, drains and ditches Synopsis Link

Establish protocols to reduce collisions

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish protocols to reduce collisions Synopsis Link

Provide rewards (monetary or non-monetary) for reporting injured or entangled reptiles

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide rewards (monetary or non-monetary) for reporting injured or entangled reptiles Synopsis Link

Train vessel operators on appropriate avoidance techniques to reduce collisions

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Train vessel operators on appropriate avoidance techniques to reduce collisions 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

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

Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Crocodilians

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

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

Cease or prohibit all types of fishing

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

Cease or prohibit commercial fishing

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

Set commercial catch quotas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set commercial catch quotas 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

Limit the length of fishing gear or density of traps in an area

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

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

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buoys and lines at the sea floor or riverbed 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

Set gillnets perpendicular to the shore

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set gillnets perpendicular to the shore Synopsis Link

Introduce legislation to control the use of hazardous substances

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce legislation to control the use of hazardous substances Synopsis Link

Use ‘bioremediating’ organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use ‘bioremediating’ organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants Synopsis Link

Add chemicals or minerals to sediment to remove or neutralize pollutants

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add chemicals or minerals to sediment to remove or neutralize pollutants Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit dumping of garbage and other solid waste

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit dumping of garbage and other solid waste Synopsis Link

Use biodegradable materials to construct fishing gear to prevent entanglement of reptiles in lost or abandoned gear

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use biodegradable materials to construct fishing gear to prevent entanglement of reptiles in lost or abandoned gear Synopsis Link

Prevent the loss and discard of fishing gear and related debris

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Prevent the loss and discard of fishing gear and related debris Synopsis Link
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