Fouling Organisms Database

Browse marine biofouling organisms affecting European aquaculture. Filter by type, region, and fouling severity.

Low

Purse Sponge

Sycon ciliatum

Atlantic North (UK/Ireland) Nordic (Scandinavia) North Sea
Low-Mod

Obelia Hydroid

Obelia dichotoma

Atlantic (France/Spain/Portugal) Atlantic North (UK/Ireland) Nordic (Scandinavia) North Sea
High

Club Tunicate

Styela clava

Atlantic (France/Spain/Portugal) Atlantic North (UK/Ireland) North Sea