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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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Create designated areas or access points for recreational activities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create designated areas or access points for recreational activities Synopsis Link

Inform the public of ways to reduce disturbance to marine and freshwater mammals (e.g. use educational signs)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Inform the public of ways to reduce disturbance to marine and freshwater mammals (e.g. use educational signs) Synopsis Link

Introduce and enforce regulations for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Introduce and enforce regulations for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours Synopsis Link

Introduce permits or licences for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce permits or licences for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours Synopsis Link

Introduce permits or licences for recreational watersports

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce permits or licences for recreational watersports Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit feeding of marine and freshwater mammals by tourists

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Limit, cease or prohibit feeding of marine and freshwater mammals by tourists Synopsis Link

Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote marine and freshwater mammal conservation

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote marine and freshwater mammal conservation Synopsis Link

Use volunteers to deter tourists from harassing marine and freshwater mammals at wildlife-viewing sites

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Use volunteers to deter tourists from harassing marine and freshwater mammals at wildlife-viewing sites Synopsis Link
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