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Antifouling coatings can reduce algal growth while preserving coral settlement

Antifouling coatings can reduce algal growth while preserving coral settlement

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_2ceffefec6f249b89e27ead01244e002

Antifouling coatings can reduce algal growth while preserving coral settlement

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Antifouling coatings can reduce algal growth while preserving coral settlement

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

Journal title

Scientific reports, 2022-09, Vol.12 (1), p.15935-15935, Article 15935

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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In the early stages after larval settlement, coral spat can be rapidly overgrown and outcompeted by algae, reducing overall survival for coral reef replenishment and supply for restoration programs. Here we investigated three antifouling (AF) coatings for their ability to inhibit algal fouling on coral settlement plugs, a commonly-used restoration...

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Antifouling coatings can reduce algal growth while preserving coral settlement

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_2ceffefec6f249b89e27ead01244e002

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_2ceffefec6f249b89e27ead01244e002

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2045-2322

E-ISSN

2045-2322

DOI

10.1038/s41598-022-19997-6

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