Difference between revisions of "Biofouling"
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* [[sensor systems]] | * [[sensor systems]] | ||
* [[in situ measurement techniques]] | * [[in situ measurement techniques]] | ||
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| + | An article about biofouling is also under construction by [http://coast.gkss.de/koi/mitarb/schroeder.html/ Friedhelm Schroeder, GKSS] | ||
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[[Category:Techniques and methods in coastal management]] | [[Category:Techniques and methods in coastal management]] | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 27 November 2007
{{Definition|title=Biofouling |definition=Biofouling or biological fouling is the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, and animals on submerged structures, especially ships' hulls. Biofouling also occurs on the surfaces of living marine organisms, when it is known as epibiosis[1].
See also
An article about biofouling is also under construction by Friedhelm Schroeder, GKSS
References
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofouling Wikipedia
