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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 catch shares

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce catch shares Synopsis Link

Purchase fishing permits and/or vessels from fishers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Purchase fishing permits and/or vessels from fishers Synopsis Link

Eliminate fisheries subsidies that encourage overfishing

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Eliminate fisheries subsidies that encourage overfishing Synopsis Link

Set unwanted catch quotas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set unwanted catch quotas Synopsis Link

Use hook and line fishing instead of other fishing methods

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use hook and line fishing instead of other fishing methods Synopsis Link

Use lower water pressure during hydraulic dredging

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use lower water pressure during hydraulic dredging Synopsis Link

Use alternative means of getting mussel seeds rather than dredging from natural mussel beds

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use alternative means of getting mussel seeds rather than dredging from natural mussel beds Synopsis Link

Use more than one net on otter trawls

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use more than one net on otter trawls Synopsis Link

Modify trawl doors to reduce sediment penetration

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify trawl doors to reduce sediment penetration Synopsis Link

Outfit trawls with a raised footrope

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Outfit trawls with a raised footrope Synopsis Link

Limit the maximum weight and/or size of bobbins on the footrope

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the maximum weight and/or size of bobbins on the footrope Synopsis Link

Fit one or more mesh escape panels/windows on pots and traps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Fit one or more mesh escape panels/windows on pots and traps Synopsis Link

Release live unwanted catch first before handling commercial species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Release live unwanted catch first before handling commercial species Synopsis Link

Modify harvest methods of macroalgae

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify harvest methods of macroalgae Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit access for recreational purposes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit access for recreational purposes Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit recreational diving

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit recreational diving Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit recreational fishing and/or harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit recreational fishing and/or harvesting Synopsis Link

Use native species instead of non-native species in aquaculture systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use native species instead of non-native species in aquaculture systems Synopsis Link

Implement quarantine to avoid accidental introduction of disease, non-native or problem species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement quarantine to avoid accidental introduction of disease, non-native or problem species Synopsis Link

Implement regular inspections to avoid accidental introduction of disease or non-native or problem species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement regular inspections to avoid accidental introduction of disease or non-native or problem species Synopsis Link

Use sterile individuals in aquaculture systems using non-native species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use sterile individuals in aquaculture systems using non-native species Synopsis Link

Source spat and juveniles from areas or hatcheries not infested with diseases or non-native or problematic species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Source spat and juveniles from areas or hatcheries not infested with diseases or non-native or problematic species Synopsis Link

Import spat and/or eggs to aquaculture facilities rather than juveniles and adults to reduce the risk of introducing hitchhiking species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Import spat and/or eggs to aquaculture facilities rather than juveniles and adults to reduce the risk of introducing hitchhiking species Synopsis Link

Reduce and/or eradicate aquaculture escapees in the wild

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce and/or eradicate aquaculture escapees in the wild Synopsis Link

Prevent the attachment of biofouling organisms/species in aquaculture

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Prevent the attachment of biofouling organisms/species in aquaculture Synopsis Link
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