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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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Use ‘bioremediating’ organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use ‘bioremediating’ organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants Synopsis Link

Add chemicals or minerals to sediment to remove or neutralize pollutants

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add chemicals or minerals to sediment to remove or neutralize pollutants Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the disposal of mining waste (tailings) at sea or in rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit the disposal of mining waste (tailings) at sea or in rivers Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the disposal of drill cuttings at sea or in rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit the disposal of drill cuttings at sea or in rivers Synopsis Link

Introduce and enforce water quality regulations for aquaculture systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce and enforce water quality regulations for aquaculture systems Synopsis Link

Create artificial wetlands to reduce the amount of pollutants reaching rivers and the sea

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create artificial wetlands to reduce the amount of pollutants reaching rivers and the sea Synopsis Link

Remove and clean-up shoreline waste disposal sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove and clean-up shoreline waste disposal sites Synopsis Link

Implement rapid response plans for stranded mammals following extreme events

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement rapid response plans for stranded mammals following extreme events Synopsis Link

Establish a network of legally protected areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish a network of legally protected areas Synopsis Link

Enforce existing legislation for habitat protection

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

Establish riparian buffers to reduce the amount of pollutants reaching rivers and the sea

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish riparian buffers to reduce the amount of pollutants reaching rivers and the sea Synopsis Link

Offer incentives to fishers for recovering, reusing or recycling fishing gear

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Offer incentives to fishers for recovering, reusing or recycling fishing gear Synopsis Link

Inform fishers of the impacts of derelict fishing gear on mammals to encourage responsible disposal

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Inform fishers of the impacts of derelict fishing gear on mammals to encourage responsible disposal Synopsis Link

Retain or create buffer zones around important habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain or create buffer zones around important habitats Synopsis Link

Create artificial habitat for marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create artificial habitat for marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Leave anthropogenic structures in place after decommissioning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Leave anthropogenic structures in place after decommissioning Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit discharge of solid waste overboard from vessels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit discharge of solid waste overboard from vessels Synopsis Link

Delay or cease operations if marine and freshwater mammals are detected within a specified zone

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Delay or cease operations if marine and freshwater mammals are detected within a specified zone Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit the discharge of cooling effluents from power stations

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit the discharge of cooling effluents from power stations Synopsis Link

Use methods to reduce sediment disturbance during dredging (e.g. curtains, screens)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use methods to reduce sediment disturbance during dredging (e.g. curtains, screens) Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit discharge of waste effluents overboard from vessels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit discharge of waste effluents overboard from vessels Synopsis Link

Legally protect marine and freshwater mammal species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect marine and freshwater mammal species Synopsis Link

Place orphaned or abandoned marine and freshwater mammal young with foster parents

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Place orphaned or abandoned marine and freshwater mammal young with foster parents Synopsis Link

Legally protect areas where climate change impacts are predicted to be less severe

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect areas where climate change impacts are predicted to be less severe Synopsis Link

Manage water levels and flow in rivers to maintain deep pools and connectivity

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage water levels and flow in rivers to maintain deep pools and connectivity Synopsis Link
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