The GloFouling Partnerships is a project to address the transfer of harmful aquatic species through biofouling in some of the developing regions of the world.

2023 IMO Biofouling Guidelines

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been at the forefront of the international efforts to address adverse impact of...

Regional Strategy on Biofouling Management endorsed in East Asia Sea region

Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) as part of its commitment to GloFouling Partnerships project...

Invasive species have contributed to more than half of all global species extinctions in modern era

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) have completed a four year long survey, reviewing 13,000...

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GloFouling Partnerships is an international project led by the International Maritime Organization to address the transfer of harmful aquatic species through biofouling in some of the developing regions of the world.

Biofouling and Invasive Species

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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December 2022

Summarizing all events and activities held during 2022, including the biggest event of the year 2nd R&D Forum and exhibition.

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December 2020

Summarizing all events, activities and webinars held during 2020, plus some insights on the experience of managing projects adjusted to the COVID era.

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June 2022

The first half of 2022 has been highly productive with many efforts materialising during the period.

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January 2022

A review of major events taking place in 2021, highlighting the delivery of training courses in LPCs, the COP 26 side event and first steps for regional entities.

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July 2020

An update on key events taking place during the second quarter of 2020, including the launch of the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety.

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March 2020

Outcome from the 7th meeting of IMO's Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response, and other major events taking place during the first quarter of 2020.

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