Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Use baited lines instead of nets for shark control Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Carry out surveillance for diseases Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Vaccinate against disease Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Translocate or temporarily bring marine and freshwater mammals into captivity to reduce exposure to disease Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Treat disease in wild marine and freshwater mammals Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use drugs to treat parasites Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Establish pollution emergency plans Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use ‘bioremediating’ organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Add chemicals or minerals to sediment to remove or neutralize pollutants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Limit, cease or prohibit dumping of untreated sewage Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Limit, cease or prohibit dumping of sewage sludge Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Set or improve minimum sewage treatment standards Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Limit the amount of storm wastewater overflow Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use double hulls to prevent oil spills Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove or clean-up oil pollution following a spill Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Rehabilitate and release marine and freshwater mammals following oil spills Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Relocate marine and freshwater mammals following oil spills Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Cease or prohibit the disposal of mining waste (tailings) at sea or in rivers Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Cease or prohibit the disposal of drill cuttings at sea or in rivers Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Set regulatory ban on marine burial of nuclear waste Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Introduce and enforce water quality regulations for aquaculture systems Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce the amount of pesticides used in aquaculture systems Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce the amount of antibiotics used in aquaculture systems Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce pesticide, herbicide or fertilizer use Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Treat wastewater from intensive livestock holdings Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link

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