In addition to identifying the proteins that have a role in underwater adhesion by marine
mussels, research efforts have focused on identifying the genes responsible for the …

Organotin antifouling paints have been banned for use on small vessels in many countries,
and copper and organic booster biocides blended with copolymers have been used as …

Seaweed is used in many countries for very different purposes-directly as food, especially in
sushi, as a source of phycocolloids, extraction of compounds with antiviral, antibacterial or …

Marine macroalgae biomass is often used for the production of ingredients in cosmetics.
These ingredients can have one of the three main functions:(1) they are considered as …

Marine biofouling is the accumulation of biological material on underwater surfaces, which
has plagued both commercial and naval fleets. Biomimetic approaches may well provide …

Following the ban in 2003 on the use of tributyl-tin compounds in antifouling coatings, the
search for an environmentally-friendly alternative has accelerated. Biocidal TBT alternatives …

Surfaces immersed in seawater are rapidly colonized by various microorganisms, resulting
in the formation of heterogenic marine biofilms. These communities are known to influence …

Chemical mediation of interactions among marine organisms - Natural Product Reports (RSC
Publishing) DOI:10.1039/B302334F Royal Society of Chemistry View PDF VersionPrevious …

Marine biofouling is of major economic concern to all marine industries. The shipping trade
is particularly alert to the development of new antifouling (AF) strategies, especially green …

The antifouling activity of extracts (aqueous, ethanol, and dichloromethane) of 9 marine
macroalgae against bacteria, fungi, diatoms, macroalgal spores, mussel phenoloxidase …