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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Use alternative means of getting mussel seeds rather than dredging from natural mussel beds Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use an otter trawl instead of a beam trawl Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use an otter trawl instead of a dredge Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use antifouling coatings on the surfaces of vessels and anthropogenic structures Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use biocides or other chemicals to control non-native, invasive or other problematic species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use biodegradable panels in fishing pots Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use biological control to manage non-native, invasive or other problematic species populations Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use cables and pipelines of smaller width Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use different bait species in traps Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use double hulls to prevent oil spills Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use green engineering techniques on artificial structures - Cover subsea cables with artificial reefs Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use green engineering techniques on artificial structures - Cover subsea cables with materials that encourage the accumulation of natural sediments Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use green engineering techniques on artificial structures - Modify rock dump to make it more similar to natural substrate Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use hook and line fishing instead of other fishing methods Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use lower water pressure during hydraulic dredging Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use moorings which reduce or avoid contact with the seabed (eco- moorings) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use more than one net on otter trawls Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use native species instead of non-native species in aquaculture systems Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use non-toxic antifouling coatings on surfaces Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use of non-native, invasive or other problematic species from populations established in the wild for recreational or commercial purposes Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use other bioremediation methods in aquaculture Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use species from more than one level of a food web in aquaculture systems Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use stabilisation material that can be more easily recovered at decommissioning stage Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use sterile individuals in aquaculture systems using non-native species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use traps instead of fishing nets Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link |
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Subtidal Benthic Invertebrate Conservation - Published 2020
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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.