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…
Region: Mediterranean
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…
Anti-fouling technology — past, present and future steps towards efficient and environmentally friendly anti-fouling coatings
Historical perspective on the evolution of anti-fouling coatings from toxic tributyltin (TBT) paints through copper-based systems to modern non-toxic foul-release…
Non-toxic anti-fouling strategies
Technical review of emerging non-biocidal anti-fouling approaches including silicone foul-release surfaces, enzyme-based coatings, micro-textured surfaces inspired by shark skin, and…
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%…
A review of biofouling of cage aquaculture and anti-fouling methods
Comprehensive review covering the key biofouling organisms, their impacts on aquaculture, and the range of anti-fouling strategies available to the…
Sea Squirt
A solitary tunicate and prolific biofouler in European waters. Populations can explode in warm months, smothering shellfish and blocking water…
Tubeworm
Calcareous tubeworms that build hard white tubes on any submerged surface. The tubes are difficult to remove and can damage…