Comparing Manual vs Automated Net Cleaning Methods
Net cleaning technology has evolved dramatically over the past two decades, but the choice between manual and automated systems still…
How Cleaner Fish Are Revolutionising Salmon Cage Maintenance
Wrasse and lumpfish were introduced to salmon cages primarily for sea lice control, but their appetite for fouling organisms is…
Copper-Free Anti-Fouling: The Future of Sustainable Aquaculture
The aquaculture industry is slowly decoupling from copper. Driven by tightening environmental regulations and growing consumer demand for sustainably produced…
Regulatory Trends: EU Restrictions on Anti-Fouling Chemicals
The EU has been tightening restrictions on anti-fouling biocides for thirty years, and the direction is clear. Farms buying new…
The True Cost of Net Cleaning in Salmon Farming
Net cleaning is the single largest biofouling-related expense for salmon cage farmers. The numbers are substantial, and they compound over…
How Biofouling Affects Fish Health and Growth Rates
Fish farmers measure biofouling impact in feed conversion ratios, growth curves, and mortality records. The connection between fouled nets and…
Hard vs Soft Fouling: Understanding the Two Types of Biofouling
Not all biofouling is equal. The distinction between hard fouling and soft fouling shapes which control methods work and how…
The Biology Behind Marine Biofouling: How Organisms Colonise Surfaces
Fouling follows a predictable sequence. Marine biologists have studied this process for over a century, and the basic pattern holds…
What Is Biofouling and Why It Matters for Aquaculture
Biofouling is the accumulation of living organisms on submerged surfaces. Drop a clean rope into the sea and within hours…
The CRAB Project: What the Original EU Research Achieved
Between 2004 and 2007, the European Commission funded a research programme called CRAB — Collective Research on Aquaculture Biofouling —…