fouling organism

[′fau̇l·iŋ ‚ȯr·gə‚niz·əm]

(ecology)

Any aquatic organism with a sessile adult stage that attaches to and fouls underwater structures of ships.

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Biofouling on artificial structures causes financial losses of over $6.5 billion dolars per year due to reduction in navigation efficiency of commercial ships caused by the increased friction by the irregular shape of the fouling organism (Holmes, 1970; Houghton, 1978; da Gama et al., 2003; Bhadury and Wright, 2004).

Antifouling activity of twelve demosponges from Brazil/ Atividade anti-incrustante de doze demosponjas do Brasil

* Prohibition on painting, cleaning, or fouling organism removal

A comprehensive solution to the biofouling problem for the endangered Florida manatee and other species

However, service intervals pre-fouling were limited and the spent resin matrix after the copper oxide was used up proved to be an ideal substrate for all forms of fouling organism. Clearly there was a need for more sophisticated coating systems as dry-docking intervals were extended by class up to 60 months.

Antifouling solutions offer solace

In conclusion, this study has taken some important steps toward developing useful monitoring tools for recruitment of Mytilus edulis and its common fouling organism Ciona intestinalis.

Monitoring recruitment patterns of mussels and fouling tunicates in mariculture

One option they are investigating is structuring the paint in such a way that the fouling organism cannot gain a firm grip on the surface.

Redefining surface coating theory and technology: researchers are looking to nature to help them create a new generation of coatings

This species is well known as a fouling organism on a variety of substrata, however, (Nair et al.

Range and dispersal of a tropical marine invader, the Asian green mussel, Perna viridis, in subtropical waters of the southeastern United States

ROS are quickly break down any attached organic matter and fouling organisms and do not accumulate in the environment.

Researchers develop nano-coatings for water treatment

Attributes: SEA-NINE 21 IN Marine Antifouling Agent for use in marine paint formulations offers broad-spectrum protection against a wide array of fouling organisms without harming marine environments.

Biodes DIRECTORY

Barnacles and other fouling organisms can greatly increase the weight and drag of a ship, causing up to a 40% increase in fuel consumption by ships (Champ, 2000; Selim et al., 2017).

Permanently Fused Setules Create Unusual Folding Fans Used for Swimming in Cyprid Larvae of Barnacles

Adherent bacteria, such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas, have shown to provide the substrate for larger fouling organisms by forming an exopolymer biofilm (Bhosale, Nagle, & Jagtap, 2002).

Bacterias marinas del Golfo de California con actividad antimicrobiana frente a bacterias colonizadoras y microalgas

"It highlights our commitment to better serving our customers and underlines the fact that ship owners and operators continue to realise the benefits of investing in sustainable hull coatings including reduction of cost and higher efficiency." When fouling organisms settle on the underwater hull, they have an adverse impact on a vessel's fuel consumption.

AkzoNobel extends Nakilat supply deal for vessel coating

The history of the wood-borering animals and fouling organisms in the Harbor has been detailed in Menzies et al.

Comparison of the Polychaetous Annelids Populations on Suspended Test Panels in Los Angeles Harbor in 1950-1951 with the Populations in 2013-2014