US Office of Naval Research Advances Bio-Fouling Prevention (VIDEO)

Office of Naval Research

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New hull coatings being developed by the US Office of Naval Research are showing promise in reducing the build-up of marine crustaceans -- namely barnacles -- on ships' hulls, optimizing vessel performance and dramatically reducing fuel costs.

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