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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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Add lime to water bodies to reduce acidification 

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Add lime to water bodies to reduce acidification  Synopsis Link

Add nitrogen and phosphorus to nutrient-limited rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add nitrogen and phosphorus to nutrient-limited rivers Synopsis Link

Aerate waterways to increase dissolved oxygen

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Aerate waterways to increase dissolved oxygen Synopsis Link

Breed eels in captivity

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 9 Breed eels in captivity Synopsis Link

Capture and transport eels around dams/barriers (‘trap and transport’)

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Capture and transport eels around dams/barriers (‘trap and transport’) Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit anchoring

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 0 Cease or prohibit anchoring Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit renewable energy installations in an area

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit renewable energy installations in an area Synopsis Link

Change capture, transport or release methods to increase survivorship of translocated (‘stocked’ or ‘restocked') eels

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Change capture, transport or release methods to increase survivorship of translocated (‘stocked’ or ‘restocked') eels Synopsis Link

Change type of recreational fishing gear (e.g. hook type, bait, lure size)

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 2 Change type of recreational fishing gear (e.g. hook type, bait, lure size) Synopsis Link

Clear bankside vegetation

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Clear bankside vegetation Synopsis Link

Create artificial habitat structures (e.g. floating islands) 

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create artificial habitat structures (e.g. floating islands)  Synopsis Link

Create or restore backwater habitats

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Create or restore backwater habitats Synopsis Link

Create or restore meanders to straightened rivers 

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Create or restore meanders to straightened rivers  Synopsis Link

Create or restore pool and riffle sequences

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create or restore pool and riffle sequences Synopsis Link

Create or restore step and pool sequences

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create or restore step and pool sequences Synopsis Link

Create or restore wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create or restore wetlands Synopsis Link

Decontaminate equipment to prevent spread of disease, invasive or problematic species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Decontaminate equipment to prevent spread of disease, invasive or problematic species Synopsis Link

Discourage commercial harvest during periods of elevated temperatures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Discourage commercial harvest during periods of elevated temperatures Synopsis Link

Divert shipping routes

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 0 Divert shipping routes Synopsis Link

Enforce existing legislation for habitat protection 

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enforce existing legislation for habitat protection  Synopsis Link

Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of eels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of eels Synopsis Link

Engage local communities in conservation activities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Engage local communities in conservation activities Synopsis Link

Engage policy makers to make policy changes beneficial to eels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Engage policy makers to make policy changes beneficial to eels Synopsis Link

Establish mutually acceptable management regulations (e.g. harvest levels) with local community fishers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish mutually acceptable management regulations (e.g. harvest levels) with local community fishers Synopsis Link

Establish open and transparent reporting of fishing effort data

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish open and transparent reporting of fishing effort data Synopsis Link
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