THE EFFECTS OF MARINE ORGANISMS ON ENGINEERING MATERIALS FOR DEEP-OCEAN USE
Abstract
A literature survey was made of the effects of marine organisms on various types of engineering materials, particularly in deep-ocean environments. Numerous materials such as manila ropes, cotton fishing nets, petroleum hydrocarbons, rubber products, steel, submarine cables (telegraph and telephone), concrete, and cork (floats) have been attacked and destroyed by various marine organisms in various depths, from shallow protected waters to ocean depths exceeding 7,200 feet. Marine organisms which have been observed to be responsible for the destruction of these materials include species of wood- and rock-burrowing animals, purple sea urchins, sharks, fish, and microorganisms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 07, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0287952
Entities
People
- James S. Muraoka
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center