The Effect of Husbandry and Original Location on the Fouling of Transplanted Panels

The best way to stop the introduction of non-indigenous species (NISs) is by preventing their transport. In case ship hulls, this may be accomplished managing entrainment onto hull. This study was designed examine role hull husbandry, i.e., cleaning and grooming, in fouling community structure determine effect husbandry on recolonization surfaces after a transplant performed. A series panels were placed at two locations along east coast Florida (Port Canaveral Sebastian Inlet) that are typified distinct communities. Panels subjected one three treatments: groomed weekly, cleaned every months, or freely fouling. After four all transplanted between sites; no further Fouling composition coverage characterized monthly intervals both before transplantation. Hull found affect composition, with carrying lower cover macrofouling general. original location subsequent specific organisms confirmed for encrusting bryozoans, barnacles, sponges, tunicates. also affected preferences shown had been groomed, undisturbed.