Biofouling can lead to the introduction of potentially invasive species to new environments, where they may threaten native species and cause irreversible damage to biodiversity. It also has measurable impacts on a number of economic sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, and ocean energy. Once established in a new ecosystem, invasive species are extremely difficult if […]
Biofouling can lead to the introduction of potentially invasive species to new environments, where they may threaten native species and cause irreversible damage to biodiversity. It also has measurable impacts on a number of economic sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, and ocean energy. Once established in a new ecosystem, invasive species are extremely difficult if not impossible to eradicate.
