Location
South Carolina
Target catch
None reported
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
There were no differences in the catch rates of several fish species, including Atlantic croaker, oyster toadfish, black sea bass and bluefish when magnets were used.
Effect on bycatch species
Neodymium-iron-boron magnets significantly reduced catches of Atlantic sharpnose shark and smooth dogfish.
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique