Biofouling
the gradual acc-mulation of organisms such as algae, bacteria, barnacles, and protozoa on underwater equipment, pipes, and surfaces, corroding and impairing structures and systems.
biofouling
(bī’ō-fou’lĭng)
the impairment or degradation of underwater surfaces or equipment as a result of the growth of living organisms. organisms such as bacteria, protozoans, algae, and crustaceans can acc-mulate in large numbers on surfaces like pipes, tanks, and ships’ hulls, resulting in corrosion, clogging, contamination, or a decrease in the efficiency of moving parts.
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