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Awareness of the dangers of toxic components in antifouling coatings has raised interest in the potential for nontoxic alternatives. Marine organisms from bacte

A comprehensive, global review of the impact ships have on the environment, covering pollutant discharges, non-pollutant impacts and international legislation.

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Contamination of the aquatic environment by antifouling compounds has been a topic of increasing importance during the last few years. This book describes advan