Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Install a pump on or above the seabed in docks, ports, harbour, or other coastal areas to increase oxygen concentration Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Refill disused borrow pits Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore mussel beds Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore oyster reefs Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore seagrass beds/meadows Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Restore coastal lagoons Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Translocate habitat-forming (biogenic) species - Translocate reef-forming corals Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Translocate habitat-forming (biogenic) species - Translocate reef- or bed-forming molluscs Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Transplant captive-bred or hatchery-reared habitat-forming (biogenic) species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link

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