Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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
Deter birds from landing on shellfish culture gear by suspending oyster bags under water Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Deter birds from landing on shellfish culture gear using spikes on oyster cages Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Disturb birds at roosts Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Disturb birds using foot patrols Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Increase water turbidity to reduce fish predation by birds Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Provide refuges for fish within ponds Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Scare birds from fish farms Action Link	Likely to be ineffective or harmful	16	Synopsis Link
Spray water to deter birds from ponds Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Translocate birds away from fish farms Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use ‘mussel socks’ to prevent birds from attacking shellfish Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Use electric fencing to exclude fish-eating birds Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Use in-water devices to reduce fish loss from ponds Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use netting to exclude fish-eating birds Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	6	Synopsis Link

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