The colonisation of hulls by algae, barnacles, mussels and other organisms is a major problem for both pleasure boats and merchant tonnage. In a joint project, researchers at the University of Gothenburg and ...

Chemistry - Other

Jun 11, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0

The substance medetomidine has proved effective in preventing fouling of ship bottoms. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have now identified the gene that causes the barnacle to react to the substance, ...

Medicine & Health - Genetics

Aug 16, 2010 not rated yet 0

The sedative medetomidine has proved effective at inhibiting fouling and is now being trialled by the EU as an ingredient for the antifouling paints of the future. Research at the University of Gothenburg, ...

Space & Earth - Environment

May 10, 2010 not rated yet 0