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unusual facts about fouling


Leptogorgia virgulata

These products have been investigated and are being considered for use as anti-fouling agents to prevent the growth of marine organisms on man-made structures.


1998 WNBA Championship

Michele Timms scored 21 points before fouling out in the final minute and reserve Kristi Harrower added a career-high 12 for Phoenix, which seemingly had taken control of the game with a 12-2 run midway through the second half.

2002–03 Scottish Third Division

Starting keeper Chris Todd was taken off injured after only seven minutes to be replaced by Scott Findlay who was sent off for fouling John Bradford 40 yards from goal eight minutes into the second half.

Balanus eburneus

The native range of the ivory barnacle extends from Nova Scotia to the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico but it has extended this range as a result of fouling the bottoms of ships and because its larvae are sometimes transported in ballast water.

Gianfranco Zola

After only a few minutes, Zola was sent off, after 'fouling' Augustine Eguavoen, which forced him to miss the two subsequent World Cup matches.

Tube cleaning

Tube cleaning describes the activity of, or device for, the cleaning and maintenance of fouled tubes.


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