R&D Forum and Exhibition on Biofouling Management for Maritime Industries

London, 11-14 October 2022

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Latin America moves towards improved marine biosecurity

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Biofouling is the accumulation of marine animals, plants and algae on the surface of ships and other marine structures. When ships and structures move to new areas, these species can detach themselves, adapt to the new habitat, overcome local fauna and become invasive, with negative effects in the host ecosystem.

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