ABSTRACT
One of the key elements that have a large functional and financial influence on ships and other maritime constructions is marine biofouling, or the establishment of aquatic microbes on surfaces used in aquaculture. The primary impact in shellfish aquaculture is the direct fouling of stock, which results in physical loss, mechanical blockage, microbiological conflict, and environmental change in addition to affecting infrastructure. Contrarily, the major consequence of finfish farming is structural pollution, which restricts water circulation, raises the danger of infections, and distorts cages and structures. Consequently, biofouling remediation comes at a high financial expense. Currently, the mitigation of fouling on marine surfaces relies on the development of surfaces that purposefully release biocide to restrict the colonization of prospective foulers, typically through the application of antifouling coatings. However, the growth and extension of the aquaculture sector as well as the increasingly strict regulations regarding the employment of antimicrobials in food production call for the creation of fresh anticorrosive strategies that need to adhere to environmental, social, and economic norms while also successfully preparing for the settling and development of a long-lasting, vast mix of biofouling creatures.
