Research off the coast of Mexico’s Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean has revealed ultrasonic antifouling (UA) devices as a new form of noise pollution that threatens the habitats of whales and ...

I-Tech AB, the Swedish developer of the bio-repellent antifouling ingredient Selektope, has signed a supply agreement with a Japanese paint manufacturer representing the largest ever single order of ...

Researchers developed a novel total synthesis method for scabrolide F, a natural compound derived from corals, and revealed its antifouling properties Marine organisms produce many organic compounds ...

Conventional multilayer protective systems, however, are vulnerable to interfacial delamination and functional degradation, making them ill-suited for such harsh conditions. This gap has made the ...

Jotun has announced that its antifouling solution, SeaQuantum X200, has received official verification from DNV, confirming an average speed loss of just 1.0% over a dock-to-dock period. This ...

Some promising biosensors and medical devices work well within pristine laboratory environments but may stop working once exposed to real-world conditions. A thick layer of foulants will quickly cover ...

Engineers at Duke University have developed a polymer that keeps ships’ bottoms clean by twitching like living skin. The paint-like material combats hull fouling by preventing marine organisms from ...

Antifouling paint isn’t just about looks—it’s your boat’s defense against drag, fuel waste, and marine growth. Choosing the right type, applying it correctly, and maintaining it seasonally can save ...

My boat is stored in a wet slip for seven months of the year. It’s on a creek that drains farmland and suburban lawns at one and open to a salty, coastal bay on the other. These elements set the stage ...