We face the problem of significant barnacle growth on floating cages which adversely impacts its efficiency and require regular cleaning.The salinity was 2-3 ppt,we noticed its bloom in relatively low water temp. about 20 oC.In summer its growth decrease (water temp. about 30 -34 oC).The location affected by tides. If further information needed please contact me,Thank you.
Dear Dr. Adel,
Please check these resources.
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SM Najim
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4284699/
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/are.12380/abstract
Dear Dr. Adel Al-Dubakel
See the website:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22115111
Biofouling. 1996;10(1-3):187-97.
The testing and evaluation of non-toxic antifouling coatings.
Swain GW1, Schultz MP.
Abstract
Field testing of non-toxic antifouling coatings has required the development of test protocols that can quantify their performance. This includes the evaluation of the biofouling communities, the measurement of biofouling adhesion using a calibrated water jet and the measurement of barnacle adhesion in shear. Data are presented for several test surfaces, and the results are discussed with respect to the coating characteristics.
Best wishes
Khalidah S AlNiaeem
It depends on what your cages are being used for and the design life for the structure.
The attached paper describes some work we did many years ago on fouling control coatings and aquaculture nets. Since then there have been significant improvements in the silicone based fouling release coatings and there is at least one product that will prevent fouling. Your choice will probably be determined by their active ingredients which can be found on their MSDS.
I hope this helps
Kind regards
Geoff Swain
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