Biofouling formation in the artificial reef structured space

Liquid-infused structured surfaces with exceptional anti-biofouling performance.

Bacteria primarily exist in robust, surface-associated communities known as biofilms, ubiquitous in both natural and anthropogenic environments. Mature biofilms resist a wide range of antimicrobial treatments and pose persistent pathogenic threats. Treatment of adherent biofilm is difficult, costly, and, in medical systems such as catheters or implants, frequently impossible. At the same time, ...

Artificial surf reef design Dutch swell conditions

for their enthusiasm, support and advice during the realization of this thesis. Furthermore I would like to thank the staff members of the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory of Delft University of Technology for their assistance while building the experimental setup and their support during the data processing. I would also like to thank Martijn Henriquez for his overall advice. Abstract Artificial sur...

Herbivore space use influences coral reef recovery

Herbivores play an important role in marine communities. On coral reefs, the diversity and unique feeding behaviours found within this functional group can have a comparably diverse set of impacts in structuring the benthic community. Here, using a spatially explicit model of herbivore foraging, we explore how the spatial pattern of grazing behaviours impacts the recovery of a reef ecosystem, c...

Concept Formation in Structured Domains

Artificial Reef Matrix Structures (Arms): An Inexpensive and Effective Method for Collecting Coral Reef-Associated Invertebrates

Collecting reef-associated invertebrates usually involves disturbance of the reef area, often damaging the habitat and sometimes damaging live corals. We introduce a nondestructive, inexpensive, and effective method for collecting coral reef-associated invertebrates using approximations of small coral heads constructed of concrete, PVC pipes, nylon cleaning pads, and other materials easily obta...