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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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Introduce alternative sources of bait to replace the use of marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce alternative sources of bait to replace the use of marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Inform local communities and fishers about the negative impacts of hunting to reduce the killing of marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Inform local communities and fishers about the negative impacts of hunting to reduce the killing of marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Educate local communities and fishers on mammal protection laws to reduce killing of marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate local communities and fishers on mammal protection laws to reduce killing of marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Introduce and enforce regulations for sustainable hunting of marine and freshwater mammals for traditional subsistence and handicrafts

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce and enforce regulations for sustainable hunting of marine and freshwater mammals for traditional subsistence and handicrafts Synopsis Link

Use passive listening devices to detect mammals and prompt fishing vessels to move away

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use passive listening devices to detect mammals and prompt fishing vessels to move away Synopsis Link

Deploy fishing gear at times when mammals are less active

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deploy fishing gear at times when mammals are less active Synopsis Link

Limit the number of fishing vessels or fishing days in an area

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the number of fishing vessels or fishing days in an area Synopsis Link

Limit the length of fishing gear in an area

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the length of fishing gear in an area Synopsis Link

Reduce duration of time fishing gear is in the water

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce duration of time fishing gear is in the water Synopsis Link

Use weakened fishing gear

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use weakened fishing gear Synopsis Link

Retain buoys and lines at the sea floor or river bed when not hauling

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buoys and lines at the sea floor or river bed when not hauling Synopsis Link

Use sinking lines instead of floating lines

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use sinking lines instead of floating lines Synopsis Link

Use bindings to keep trawl nets closed until they have sunk below the water surface

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use bindings to keep trawl nets closed until they have sunk below the water surface Synopsis Link

Use a smaller mesh size for fishing nets

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use a smaller mesh size for fishing nets Synopsis Link

Limit size of trawl net openings

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit size of trawl net openings Synopsis Link

Use different bait species for fishing that are less attractive to mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use different bait species for fishing that are less attractive to mammals Synopsis Link

Retain offal on fishing vessels instead of discarding overboard

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain offal on fishing vessels instead of discarding overboard Synopsis Link

Provide training and tools for safe release of mammals captured by fisheries

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training and tools for safe release of mammals captured by fisheries Synopsis Link

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
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