Relationship between the disturbing organisms and the depth of the pearl shells field in the northeast of the Persian Gulf

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Bandarabbas

Abstract


Fouling is a major problem in culture practices throughout the world. Fouling was investigated in depths of 1,3 and 5 meters.The constituents of foulings are found to vary in different months . Barnacles were major fouling organisms on all three depths throughout the study. Surface panels had mor
e density and variation of fouling. Settelment of biofouling is prior to large siltation load.Tonicates and spats of edible and pearl oysters were the major fouling after barnacles.