http://scienceagogo.com/news/20050618023959data_trunc_sys.shtml Pretty neat article, if this works by stunting the contamination of the ocean and by reducing fuel consumption then I am all for it. I wonder how much this stuff costs?
"The growth of marine organisms such as barnacles on ship hulls is a major drag for the naval industry, since their presence is one cause of increased energy costs. Researchers, led by Ralph Liedert at the University of Applied Sciences in Bremen, claim that they have solved this problem by using artificial shark skin, as its unique properties offer a structural design that prevents this so-called 'bio-fouling'. Liedert claims that covering ship hulls with artificial shark skin could help ships sail more smoothly with greater efficiency."
Sincerely,
