Field Study

Macduff Marine Aquarium, UK

Article:

The effects of neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets on the behavior of the small spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) and the thornback skate (Raja clavata)

Target catch:

n/a

Study Type:

Study in the lab

Effect on target catch:

n/a

Effect on bycatch species:

Species significantly avoided magnets

Bycatch species:

Fishing Gear:

Non-specific

Reduction technique:

Electromagnetic deterrents