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 technology and reporting systems to avoid collisions Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Use visual or acoustic deterrents to discourage reptiles from approaching vessels Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Modify vessels to reduce or prevent injuries to reptiles from collisions Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 2 | ![]() | |
Regulate wildlife harvesting Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 4 | ![]() | |
Commercially breed reptiles to reduce pressure on wild populations Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 1 | ![]() | |
Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of reptiles Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Patrol or monitor nesting beaches Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 7 | ![]() | |
Introduce alternative income sources to replace hunting or harvesting of reptiles Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 1 | ![]() | |
Cease or prohibit all types of fishing Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Cease or prohibit commercial fishing Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Establish temporary fishery closures Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 3 | ![]() | |
Limit or prohibit specific fishing methods Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 1 | ![]() | |
Deploy fishing gear at different depths Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 3 | ![]() | |
Set commercial catch quotas Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Set unwanted catch quotas Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 1 | ![]() | |
Limit the number of fishing vessels or fishing days in an area Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Limit the length of fishing gear or density of traps in an area Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Reduce duration of time fishing gear is in the water Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 2 | ![]() | |
Use visual deterrents on fishing gear Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 2 | ![]() | |
Add lights to fishing gear Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 5 | ![]() | |
Retain buoys and lines at the sea floor or riverbed when not hauling Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Retain offal on fishing vessels instead of discarding overboard Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Set gillnets perpendicular to the shore Action Link | No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | ![]() | |
Promote knowledge exchange between fishers to improve good practice Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 1 | ![]() | |
Use circle hooks instead of J-hooks Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 11 | ![]() |
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Reptile Conservation - Published 2021
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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.