Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce and enforce regulations to prevent the use of harmful deterrents on mammals at aquaculture systems We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing and enforcing regulations to prevent the use of harmful deterrents on mammals at aquaculture systems. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2746https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2746Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:45:37 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Limit vessel traffic in shallow rivers We found no studies that evaluated the effects of limiting vessel traffic in shallow rivers on freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2764https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2764Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:08:45 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce regulations for flying aircraft over marine and freshwater mammals We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing regulations for flying aircraft over marine and freshwater mammals. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2765https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2765Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:09:41 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce and enforce regulations to prevent the use of harmful deterrents on mammals at wild fisheries We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing and enforcing regulations to prevent the use of harmful deterrents on mammals at wild fisheries. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2779https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2779Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:59:06 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce and enforce regulations for sustainable hunting of marine and freshwater mammals for traditional subsistence and handicrafts We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing regulations for sustainable hunting of marine and freshwater mammals for traditional subsistence and handicrafts. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2789https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2789Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:26:55 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Limit the number of fishing vessels or fishing days in an area We found no studies that evaluated the effects of limiting the number of fishing vessels or fishing days in an area on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2794https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2794Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:36:53 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Limit the length of fishing gear in an area We found no studies that evaluated the effects of limiting the length of fishing gear in an area on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2795https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2795Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:37:57 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Limit size of trawl net openings We found no studies that evaluated the effects of limiting the size of trawl net openings on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2804https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2804Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:14:32 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce legislation to prohibit or restrict the use of fishing gear types or methods that are harmful to mammals We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing legislation to prohibit or restrict the use of fishing gear types or methods that are harmful to mammals on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2831https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2831Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:05:04 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Involve fishers in designing and trialling new fishing gear types to encourage uptake of gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals We found no studies that evaluated the effects of involving fishers in designing and trialling new fishing gear types to encourage uptake of gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2833https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2833Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:06:36 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce fishing gear exchange programmes to encourage fishers to use gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing fishing gear exchange programmes to encourage fishers to use gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2834https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2834Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:07:26 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce and enforce regulations for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours Four studies evaluated the effects of introducing regulations for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours on marine mammals. One study was in each of the North Atlantic Ocean (the Azores), the Cananéia estuary (Brazil), the South Pacific Ocean (Australia) and the Bass Strait (Australia). COMMUNITY RESPONSE (0 STUDIES) POPULATION RESPONSE (0 STUDIES) BEHAVIOUR (4 STUDIES) Behaviour change (4 studies): Two controlled studies in the North Atlantic Ocean and South Pacific Ocean found that when whale-watching vessels followed approach regulations, fewer sperm whales and humpback whale pods changed their behaviours (e.g. swimming speed, aerial displays) or avoided the vessels compared to when regulations were not followed, but direction of movement and diving patterns or diving behaviours did not differ. One replicated, controlled study in the Cananéia estuary found that when tour boats followed approach regulations, fewer Guiana dolphins displayed negative behaviours (e.g. moving away, diving, groups separating). One study in the Bass Strait found that when boats approached a seal colony to 75 m, more seals remained on shore than when boats approached to 25 m. Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2838https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2838Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:16:26 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce permits or licences for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing permits or licences for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2839https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2839Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:17:40 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce permits or licences for recreational watersports We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing permits or licences for recreational watersports on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2841https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2841Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:21:43 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce regulations for the use of underwater drones in proximity to marine and freshwater mammals We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing regulations for the use of underwater drones in proximity to marine and freshwater mammals. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2846https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2846Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:35:33 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce regulations for flying drones over marine and freshwater mammals We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing regulations for flying drones over marine and freshwater mammals. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2847https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2847Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:36:37 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Limit, cease or prohibit ballast water exchange in specific areas We found no studies that evaluated the effects of limiting, ceasing or prohibiting ballast water exchange in specific areas on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2853https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2853Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:00:40 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Limit the amount of storm wastewater overflow We found no studies that evaluated the effects of limiting the amount of storm wastewater overflow on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2868https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2868Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:28:18 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Introduce and enforce water quality regulations for aquaculture systems We found no studies that evaluated the effects of introducing and enforcing water quality regulations for aquaculture systems on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2876https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2876Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:41:53 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Limit, cease or prohibit discharge of solid waste overboard from vessels We found no studies that evaluated the effects of limiting, ceasing or prohibiting discharge of solid waste overboard from vessels on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2893https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2893Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:57:41 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Legally protect areas where climate change impacts are predicted to be less severe We found no studies that evaluated the effects of legally protecting areas where climate change impacts are predicted to be less severe on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2912https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2912Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:22:44 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Legally protect habitat for marine and freshwater mammals Four studies evaluated the effects of legally protecting habitat for marine and freshwater mammals. One study was in each of the North Atlantic Ocean (Portugal), the South Pacific Ocean (New Zealand), the North Sea (UK) and the Port River estuary (Australia). COMMUNITY RESPONSE (0 STUDIES) POPULATION RESPONSE (4 STUDIES) Abundance (2 studies): One before-and-after study in the North Atlantic Ocean found that a population of Mediterranean monk seals increased during eight years after the islands they inhabited were legally protected. One before-and-after study in the North Sea found that a population of bottlenose dolphins was estimated to be a similar size before and after part of its range was protected. Survival (2 studies): One before-and-after study in the South Pacific Ocean found that the survival rate of Hector’s dolphins was higher after a coastal area was legally protected than before. One before-and-after study in the Port River estuary found that after the area became legally protected a similar number of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin strandings were recorded compared to before protection, but the number of strandings caused by humans decreased. BEHAVIOUR (0 STUDIES)Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2915https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2915Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:29:11 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Leave anthropogenic structures in place after decommissioning We found no studies that evaluated the effects of leaving anthropogenic structures in place after decommissioning on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2922https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2922Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:37:41 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Legally protect marine and freshwater mammal species We found no studies that evaluated the effects of legally protecting marine and freshwater mammal species. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2923https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2923Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:38:46 +0000Collected Evidence: Collected Evidence: Involve local communities in marine and freshwater mammal conservation projects We found no studies that evaluated the effects of involving local communities in marine and freshwater mammal conservation projects on marine and freshwater mammal populations. ‘We found no studies’ means that we have not yet found any studies that have directly evaluated this action during our systematic journal and report searches. Therefore we have been unable to assess whether or not the action is effective or has any harmful impacts. Please get in touch if you know of such a study for this action.Collected Evidencehttps%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2936https%3A%2F%2Fconservationevidencejournal.com%2Factions%2F2936Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:44:18 +0000
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