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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Use acoustic devices on fishing gear Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 33 |
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Rehabilitate and release injured, sick or weak marine and freshwater mammals Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 27 |
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Hand-rear orphaned or abandoned marine and freshwater mammal young Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 12 |
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Rescue and release stranded or trapped marine and freshwater mammals Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 11 |
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Use acoustic devices on moorings Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 8 |
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Install exclusion and/or escape devices for mammals on fishing nets Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 7 |
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Modify fishing pots and traps to exclude mammals Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 6 |
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Breed marine and freshwater mammals in captivity Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 6 |
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Use acoustic devices at aquaculture systems Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 6 |
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Use catch and hook protection devices on fishing gear Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 5 |
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Prohibit or restrict hunting of marine and freshwater mammal species Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 5 |
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Use acoustically reflective fishing gear materials Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 5 |
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Use acoustic devices on fishing vessels Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 5 |
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Introduce and enforce regulations for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 4 |
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Use acoustic devices to deter marine and freshwater mammals from an area to reduce noise exposure Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 4 |
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Legally protect habitat for marine and freshwater mammals Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 4 |
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Translocate marine and freshwater mammals to re-establish or boost native populations Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 4 |
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Use ‘soft start’ procedures to deter marine and freshwater mammals to reduce noise exposure Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 3 |
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Educate the public to improve behaviour towards marine and freshwater mammals Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 3 |
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Use baited lines instead of nets for shark control Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 |
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Use drugs to treat parasites Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 |
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Remove derelict fishing gear from mammals found entangled Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 |
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Cease or prohibit activities that cause disturbance in sensitive areas for marine and freshwater mammals Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 |
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Release captive-bred marine and freshwater mammals to re-establish or boost native populations Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 |
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Translocate mammals away from aquaculture systems to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 |
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Marine and Freshwater Mammal Conservation - Published 2021
Marine and Freshwater Mammal Synopsis
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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.