A promising alternative to toxic pesticides to reduce the billions of dollars damage done by marine biofouling organisms is
A)marine predatory insects that eat the sessile biofoulers.
B)polymers that make it difficult for the organisms to attach to a substrate.
C)attracting fish to fouled sites to eat the fouling organisms.
D)electrified ship hulls,intake pipes and docks to electrocute the pests.

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Polymers that create a surface that makes it difficult for biofouling organisms to attach to a substrate can be an effective alternative to toxic pesticides. This method is less harmful to the environment and reduces the damage done by marine biofoulers. The use of marine predatory insects and electrification of ship hulls and intake pipes can have unintended consequences and may not be as effective. Attracting fish to fouled sites can also have limited success, as fish may not be interested in eating all types of fouling organisms.

A Promising Alternative to Toxic Pesticides to Reduce the Billions