Low-copper paints matched high-copper rivals, while silicone performed best against fouling

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Jun 10, 2026, 6:20 pm115 ptsTrending
When comparing different types of antifouling paints against fouling on leisure boats, the results were the opposite of what many would expect. Of the paints tested, the biocide-free silicone paint worked best, and the paint marketed as environmentally friendly turned out to be extremely toxic. The study, led…

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