Power Station Effects - Operational concerns of power generation

Biofouling

The growth of organisms on submerged and wet surfaces needs constant monitoring and can rapidly become a problem. Examples of fouling organisms are bacteria, fungi, algae, barnacles, tunicates, bryozoans and mussels. Invasive species have become a constant source of concern, for example the rapid spread of zebra mussel in Europe and the USA.

Download our factsheet on biofouling issues:

Factsheet (434 kb)

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Pisces have long experience in the monitoring and control of fouling. It is always best to design with fouling in mind and we can offer advice on how to minimise fouling problems - please contact us.

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