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The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 18, 2002 - Issue 4
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Field-based Behavioural Bioassays for Testing the Efficacy of Antifouling Coatings

Jeremy C Thomason Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
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Jeremy M Hills Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
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Patricia OCAMPO Thomason Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
Pages 285-292 | Published online: 09 Sep 2010

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