Biofouling on aquaculture mesh: disentangling seasonal and environmental effects with eDNA
Tian Tian, Xavier Pochon, P. Jeffrey Bell, Maren Wellenreuther
The paper examines seasonal and spatial patterns of biofouling on aquaculture mesh using eDNA metabarcoding, revealing environmental drivers and non-native species dominance.
bioRxiv · Nov 20, 2025 · PreprintEcology