Do rare-earth metals deter spiny dogfish? A feasibility study on the use of electropositive

Authors
Tallack, S.M.L. and J.W. Mandelman
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
ICES Journal of Marine Science
Volume (Issue #)
66
Contact information
S.M.L. Tallack
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
350 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101 USA
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.