Kirsten Wrede Editor T +49 511 9910-212 Source: Nathalie Heuer Biofouling is still a major issue in the marine environment, as organisms such as bacteria, algae, mussels and barnacles attach themselves to ship hulls and other surfaces, thus leading to increased drag, fuel consumption and costs. Common counteraction is to use antifouling paints , which release biocides into the water and thereby prevent the adhesion of organisms on surfaces. However, they are controversial from an ecological point of view. "To date, the market is dominated by biocidal antifouling ...