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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2010
Kirk J. Havens, Plainview, VA (US);
Donna Marie Bilkovic, Hayes, VA (US);
David M. Stanhope, Hayes, VA (US);
Kory T. Angstadt, Gloucester, VA (US);
Kirk J. Havens, Plainview, VA (US);
Donna Marie Bilkovic, Hayes, VA (US);
David M. Stanhope, Hayes, VA (US);
Kory T. Angstadt, Gloucester, VA (US);
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA (US);
Abstract
Herein we describe crustacean fishing traps having degradable cull ring panels, as well as methods for ensuring that such traps have reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict crab and lobster traps have a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use degradable traps that will lose their ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating degradable cull ring panels into such traps provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable cull ring panels are described herein.