Spectrophotometric evaluation of micro-algal fouling on marine optical windows

Authors
Marrs, SJ Head, RM Cowling, MJ Hodgkiess, T Davenport, J
Citation
Sj. Marrs et al., Spectrophotometric evaluation of micro-algal fouling on marine optical windows, EST COAST S, 48(1), 1999, pp. 137-141
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
ISSN journal
02727714 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
137 - 141
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-7714(199901)48:1<137:SEOMFO>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
A method to assess marine micro-algal fouling on optical windows using a UV -visible scanning spectrophotometer fitted with an integrating sphere is de scribed. Correlation between reduced light transmission of intact biofilms and micro-algal biomass estimates was strong (least squares regression P<0. 005). The method is quick, non-destructive and may also be used to assess t he performance of antifouling technologies for the protection of marine opt ical sensors. (C) 1999 Academic Press.