Biofouling management in European shellfish aquaculture
Focussed review of biofouling challenges and management options specific to shellfish aquaculture including mussels, oysters, and other bivalves across European…
Region: Atlantic (France/Spain/Portugal)
Marine biofouling: a sticky problem
Accessible overview of the biological mechanisms behind marine fouling, covering how organisms detect and attach to surfaces, the role of…
A global review of the impacts of biofouling on the aquaculture industry
Worldwide assessment of biofouling impacts on marine aquaculture covering finfish cages, shellfish culture, and seaweed farming. Estimates global economic losses…
The use of copper alloy mesh in aquaculture: recent developments and potential
Engineering analysis of copper alloy net pen materials including structural performance, anti-fouling longevity, and cost-benefit modelling. Copper alloy nets maintained…
Costs and management of European aquaculture biofouling: a CRAB project review
Internal project report surveying biofouling costs across the European aquaculture sector based on partner interviews and farm data. Breaks down…
The efficacy of a silicone foul-release coating against biofouling on aquaculture net cage panels
One of the earliest field trials of silicone-based foul-release coatings on aquaculture netting. Panels coated with silicone elastomer showed 60-80%…
Economic impact of biofouling on the European aquaculture industry
Quantitative assessment of the direct and indirect costs of biofouling to European marine aquaculture. Estimates annual industry-wide costs of approximately…
Sea Squirt
A solitary tunicate and prolific biofouler in European waters. Populations can explode in warm months, smothering shellfish and blocking water…
Star Ascidian
A colonial sea squirt that forms star-shaped patterns. Particularly problematic for shellfish aquaculture as it can completely encrust mussels and…
Pacific Oyster
While itself a cultured species, wild Pacific oyster spat is a significant fouler of other aquaculture equipment, particularly mussel ropes…