Key Biofouling Organisms in Tidal Habitats Targeted by the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector in the North Atlantic Include the Massive Barnacle <i>Chirona hameri</i>

Marine habitats are being targeted for the extraction of offshore renewable energy (ORE) as part of the drive to decarbonise electricity generation. Unmanaged biofouling impacts ORE devices and infrastructure by elevating drag forces, increasing weight, and accelerating corrosion, leading to decreas...

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Main Authors: Andrew Want, Audrey Goubard, Solène Jonveaux, Donald Leaver, Michael C. Bell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/11/2168