Marine Growth Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main types of marine growth
A
Hard -organisms causing hard fouling to the structure and more firmly attached, difficult to remove
Soft- these typically have the same density as water. These are important because of their bulk. These are generally easy to remove
2
Q
Soft marine growth
A
Algae / slim Sponges Sea squirts Hydroids Seaweeds Anemones Dead mans fingers
3
Q
Hard marine growth
A
Barnacles
Mussels
Tube worms
4
Q
Marine growth depths
A
Soft Algae 0-20 Seaweed 0-20 Anemones0-120 Dead mans fingers 0-300 The rest 0-1000
5
Q
Hard marine growth depths
A
Mussels 0-50
Tube worms 0-100
Barnacles 0-120
6
Q
Factors affecting marine growth rate
A
Temperature Water current Salinity Food supply Catholic protection
