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Introduce legislation to prohibit or restrict the use of fishing gear types or methods that are harmful to mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce legislation to prohibit or restrict the use of fishing gear types or methods that are harmful to mammals Synopsis Link

Enforce legislation to control illegal fishing using gear or methods that are harmful to mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enforce legislation to control illegal fishing using gear or methods that are harmful to mammals Synopsis Link

Involve fishers in designing and trialling new fishing gear types to encourage uptake of gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Involve fishers in designing and trialling new fishing gear types to encourage uptake of gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals Synopsis Link

Introduce fishing gear exchange programmes to encourage fishers to use gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce fishing gear exchange programmes to encourage fishers to use gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals Synopsis Link

Finance low interest loans to convert to fishing gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Finance low interest loans to convert to fishing gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals Synopsis Link

Promote fish and seafood certification (e.g. ecolabels) to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Promote fish and seafood certification (e.g. ecolabels) to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals Synopsis Link

Educate the public to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate the public to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals Synopsis Link

Introduce and enforce regulations for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Introduce and enforce regulations for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours Synopsis Link

Introduce permits or licences for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce permits or licences for marine and freshwater mammal watching tours Synopsis Link

Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote marine and freshwater mammal conservation

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote marine and freshwater mammal conservation Synopsis Link

Introduce permits or licences for recreational watersports

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce permits or licences for recreational watersports Synopsis Link

Create designated areas or access points for recreational activities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create designated areas or access points for recreational activities Synopsis Link

Inform the public of ways to reduce disturbance to marine and freshwater mammals (e.g. use educational signs)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Inform the public of ways to reduce disturbance to marine and freshwater mammals (e.g. use educational signs) Synopsis Link

Use volunteers to deter tourists from harassing marine and freshwater mammals at wildlife-viewing sites

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Use volunteers to deter tourists from harassing marine and freshwater mammals at wildlife-viewing sites Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit feeding of marine and freshwater mammals by tourists

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Limit, cease or prohibit feeding of marine and freshwater mammals by tourists Synopsis Link

Introduce regulations for the use of underwater drones in proximity to marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce regulations for the use of underwater drones in proximity to marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Introduce regulations for flying drones over marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce regulations for flying drones over marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Install bypass channels in dams

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install bypass channels in dams Synopsis Link

Use automated detection systems to prevent flood gates and locks from closing when mammals are present

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use automated detection systems to prevent flood gates and locks from closing when mammals are present Synopsis Link

Maintain water level and flow along regulated rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Maintain water level and flow along regulated rivers Synopsis Link

Physically remove invasive or problematic species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Physically remove invasive or problematic species Synopsis Link

Use biological control to manage invasive or problematic species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use biological control to manage invasive or problematic species Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit ballast water exchange in specific areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit ballast water exchange in specific areas Synopsis Link

Treat ballast water before release

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Treat ballast water before release Synopsis Link

Use deterrents to reduce predation on marine and freshwater mammals by native species

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use deterrents to reduce predation on marine and freshwater mammals by native species Synopsis Link
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