Marine Biofouling in Vieques Sound, Puerto Rico
Abstract
The Vieques Sound program is being conducted by exposing test panels at 50- and 95-foot depths in 100 feet of water. From April 1964 to February 1969, 103 panels were recovered and analyzed for fouling and boring organisms. Settlement of fouling larvae was found to occur throughout the year in Vieques Sound. The rate of fouling, however, was quite variable from month to month, apparently depending on whether water currents bring larvae of potential foulers from distant brood sites. A strong affinity exists between the fauna of the Vieques Sound fouling communities and the fauna of the South Florida/Bahamas region.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0858521
Entities
People
- John R. Depalma
Organizations
- Naval Oceanographic Office