Conservation Actions

Species Reference: 
Melanitta americana
EoL id: 
1276209
EoL DataObjectVersion id: 
31137690
Subject: 
http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Management
Section: 
Management
Description: 

Conservation Actions

Conservation Actions Underway
No targeted conservation actions are known for this species, although it receives monitoring in parts of its range and occurs in some protected areas.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Improve monitoring surveys in order to obtain reliable baseline data and monitor future trends. Assess the significance of various threats. Tighten controls on marine pollution. Increase the area of suitable habitat that receives protection.

Source: 
IUCN
Source URL: 
http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/22732425
License: 
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
Rights Holder: 
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources