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  1. 1. Copper bioaccumulation in blue mussels and periwinkles from marinas

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Tomas Sjökvist; [2019]
    Keywords : Littorina littorea; Mytilus edulis; antifouling paint; invertebrates; biomonitoring;

    Abstract : Copper (Cu) is a heavy metal that is essential for life but toxic at high concentrations. This toxic effect is used on boats to prevent biofouling on boat hulls by painting the hulls with antifouling paint that contain high levels of Cu. The Cu is slowly diffused out in the water and accumulated by animals higher up in the food chain. READ MORE

  3. 2. Super Duplex Stainless Steel Surfaces and their Effects on Marine Biofouling

    University essay from

    Author : Adrian Falk; [2017]
    Keywords : Marin tillväxt; superduplex; bottenfärg; havstulpaner;

    Abstract : Some of the world’s most ancient, but still viable, organisms have since the beginning of maritime caused problems for the industry. The problems affect both the longlivety and efficiency of ships which is caused by the mere presence of organisms attached to the ship hulls. READ MORE

  4. 3. Product Development; Water-cleaning Device for the Boat Wash, Miniwash

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Birger Cederlund; [2012]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Antifouling paints are a big enemy to the marine ecosystem.  Many tons of copper,  zinc  and  other  harmful  substances  are  released  into  the  environment each year, in Sweden alone.  This study concentrates on the mechanical antifouling method, using boat washes instead, which is a more sustainable alternative. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ecotoxicological effects from three antifouling paints on the red macroalga Ceramium tenuicorne.

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Madelene Krantz-Frid; [2009]
    Keywords : Antifouling paint; Ceramium tenuicorne; biocide-free; TBT; copper; growth inhibition test; The Baltic Sea;

    Abstract : Antifouling paints are applied on vessels to prevent growth of fouling organisms such hasbarnacles. Presently, there are a number of different paints available on the Swedish marketwith different strategies and active substances. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effects of the copper-based antifouling paint "Fabi" on growth of the red alga Ceramium tenuicorne

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Disa Sandberg; [2009]
    Keywords : Ceramium; Ceramium tenuicorne; antifouling paint; Fabi; growth inhibition-test; Ceramium; Ceramium tenuicorne; båtbottenfärg; Fabi; tillväxthämningstest;

    Abstract : The antifouling paint Fabi 3959 is painted on the hulls of vessels to avoid fouling caused by marine organisms attached to surfaces. The paint is registered for use on pleasure boats and other vessels weighing over 200 kg which are mainly running on the Swedish west coast (www.kemi.se). READ MORE