Marine Ecology: Current and Future Developments

Volume: 2

A Sequence Between Microfouling and Macrofouling in Marine Biofouling

Author(s): Hideyuki Kanematsu* and Dana M. Barry

Pp: 67-80 (14)

DOI: 10.2174/9789811437250120020009

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Biofouling is described in this chapter. Biofouling is the overall phenomenon and processes related to the attachment of organisms to surfaces. It is classified into two main categories: microfouling and macrofouling. Microfouling is the phenomenon induced by bacterial activity. Bacteria, microalgae, etc. attach to materials’ surfaces, This induces the phenomenon. On the other hand, macrofouling occurs by the attachment of larger organisms such as barnacles, oysters, etc. Both types have a close relationship to each other. Actually, it occurs in a series. In this chapter, we provide an overview of each type and discuss how to effectively control them.


Keywords: Bacteria, Biofilm, Biofouling, Macrofouling, Microfouling.

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