Impacts of UV-C Irradiation on Marine Biofilm Community Succession
Abstract
Marine biofilms regulate processes ranging from organic matter and pollutant turnover to eukaryotic settlement and growth. Biofilm growth and eukaryotic settlement interfering with human activities via growth on ship hulls, aquaculture operations, or other marine infrastructure are called “biofouling.” There is a need to develop sustainable antifouling techniques by minimizing impacts to surrounding biota.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Feb 22, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1128/aem.02298-21
Entities
People
- Abhishek Naik
- Mark Smithers
- Pia H. Moisander
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- University of Massachusetts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth