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Biofouling

Submitted by Jeff Schilling on April 15, 2010 - 1:55pm

Before and after of instrument in ocean for 6 months
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This photo is an example of biofouling on the scientific instruments attached to the Sitka mooring.

Biofouling or biological fouling is the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, and/or animals on wetted structures.

ADCP
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The acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) stopped working because it was completely encased by gooseneck barnacles. They were so dense that the ADCP could not produce a record of water current velocities.

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