Published research on aquaculture biofouling from the CRAB project and related studies.
Hopkins G.A., Forrest B.M.
Policy-focused analysis of how environmental regulations shape anti-fouling choices for the aquaculture industry, tracing the shift from TBT-based paints to copper compounds and ultimately toward…
Hodson S.L., Lewis J.A., Burke C.M.
One of the earliest field trials of silicone-based foul-release coatings on aquaculture netting. Panels coated with silicone elastomer showed 60-80% less fouling biomass than uncoated…
Willemsen P.
Internal project report surveying biofouling costs across the European aquaculture sector based on partner interviews and farm data. Breaks down expenditure by species, region, and…
Guenther J., Fitridge I., Misimi E.
Detailed study of the colonial hydroid Ectopleura larynx as a primary fouler on salmon farm nets in central Norway. Documented rapid colonisation within two weeks…
Chambers L.D., Stokes K.R., Walsh F.C., Wood R.J.K.
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 electrochemical methods. Assesses which technologies…
Guenther J., Misimi E., Sunde L.M.
Seasonal monitoring study tracking which fouling organisms colonise salmon cage nets month by month in Norwegian fjords. Identified hydroids as the primary early colonisers, followed…
Bloecher N., Olsen Y., Guenther J.
Field study from Norwegian salmon farms documenting how fouling biomass accumulation on cage nets reduces water exchange, lowers dissolved oxygen, and correlates with reduced feed…
Yebra D.M., Kiil S., Dam-Johansen K.
Historical perspective on the evolution of anti-fouling coatings from toxic tributyltin (TBT) paints through copper-based systems to modern non-toxic foul-release technologies. Evaluates the performance trade-offs…
Bolton-Warberg M.
Review of wrasse and lumpfish species used as biological control agents in salmon farming, covering their feeding ecology, husbandry requirements, and documented effectiveness against both…
Tsukrov I., Drach A., DeCew J., Swift M.R., Celikkol B.
Engineering analysis of copper alloy net pen materials including structural performance, anti-fouling longevity, and cost-benefit modelling. Copper alloy nets maintained near-zero fouling over multi-year trials…
