Removal of fouling marine life and algae
Published 6 May 2015
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There are many type of cleaning agents available to remove fouling marine life or algae from slipways and / or manmade infrastructure. It is likely that these will be harmful to marine life. Use of any chemical is controlled by the Environment Agency and you should check with them before use.
High pressure washing is a quick and more environmentally friendly method of removing fouling material from slipways and manmade infrastructure. Care should be taken to avoid any natural habitats when using high pressure washing as it may damage them.