Slime Analysis of Painted Steel Panels Immersed in Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, Florida

摘要

Light section microscopy was used to assess slime film formation on panels subjected to both static and dynamic exposure at a Biscayne Bay, Miami site. Both Navy and commercial coatings were used. Slime film thickness was measured and reported for exposures between December 1978 and August 1980. Several coatings seem promising in terms of repression of slimes. The feasibility of the light section technique for assessment of surface roughness of immersed materials is indicated. (Author)