Marine Microfouling in Monterey Harbor: Observations Using the Scanning Electron Microscope.
Abstract
Using scanning electron microscope techniques, the author examined the succession of microorganisms which constitute the marine microfouling community in Monterey Harbor, California, upon stainless steel substrates. He found that solitary diatoms appeared during the first 4 hours and became numerous by 48 hours of immersion. They were followed by colonial diatoms which appeared during the first 24 hours and by hydroids and bryozoans during the first 96 hours. Bacteria first became evident upon substrates which had been immersed for 48 hours. A well-established community, including, metazoa, and many unidentified forms was formed during the first 3 weeks of immersion. Observations of microfouling upon aluminum, brass, and copper substrates were obscured by the formation of a thick crust, possibly of corrosion products.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA039792
Entities
People
- James Earl Taylor
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School