Fishing gear with degradable component

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8938908
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14278465

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Herein we describe fishing gear having a polyhydroxyalkanoate degradable component, as well as methods for ensuring that such gear has reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict fishing gear has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use gear that will lose the ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating a degradable apparatus into such gear provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable components are described herein.

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COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY519 RICHMOND ROAD P O BOX 8795 WILLIAMSBURG VA 23187-8795

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Angstadt, Kory T Gloucester, US 13 87
Bilkovic, Donna Marie Gloucester Point, US 10 71
Havens, Kirk J Plainview, US 13 87
Stanhope, David M Hayes, US 23 789

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