An antifouling coating for inhibiting the growth of marine life on surfaces in contact with seawater comprising a coating material having dispersed therein an effective amount of particles of a polycyclic naphthacenecarboxamide, preferably tetracycline. The principle use of composition of this invention is to coat the hulls of boats and ships and other surfaces contacted by seawater.
Marine coating for inhibiting the growth of marine life on surfaces in contact with seawater comprising a coating material having dispersed therein an effective amount of particles of a polycyclic naphthacenecarboxamide, and/or other active agents. A preferred agent is tetracycline. The principal use of the composition of this invention is to coat the hulls of boats and ships and other surfaces contacted by seawater.
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