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| Citation: |
Tallack, S.M.L. and J.W. Mandelman, 2009. Do rare-earth metals deter spiny dogfish? A feasibility study on the use of electropositive. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 66. |
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| Contact information: |
S.M.L. Tallack
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
350 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101 USA |
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| Summary: |
A rare-earth metal alloy (cerium/lanthanide) was tested to determine if it would reduce bycatch of spiny lobster on longlines and rod and reel gear in the Gulf of Maine. Laboratory and field trials showed no significant reduction in dogfish catch.
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| Field Studies: |
| Location |
Fishing gear |
Reduction technique |
Bycatch species |
Effect on bycatch species |
Catch |
Effect on target catch |
Type |
| Gulf of Maine |
Hooks-and-Lines |
Rare earth magnets |
Elasmobranchs |
Did not significantly reduce dogfish catch |
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NA |
In the wild |
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