How to Use biofouling in a Sentence

biofouling

noun

• This is because prolonged stationary periods can lead to substantial biofouling on ships, according to the paper.
  — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 July 2026
• Additionally, the company is improving resistance to debris buildup and biofouling.
  — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
• Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.
  — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 May 2026
• The combination of extensive biofouling growth, species accumulation and the sheer number, size and global reach of affected vessels has created an immense international biosecurity threat, according to the paper.
  — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 July 2026
• The International Maritime Organization is also pushing to strengthen biofouling regulations.
  — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 July 2026