Biofouling

Definition of Biofouling: 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. This is the common definition for Biofouling, other definitions can be discussed in the article

See also

• Coastal observatories
• sensor systems
• in situ measurement techniques

An article about biofouling is also under construction by Friedhelm Schroeder, GKSS