Researchers also hope to tap into the hygienic properties of sharkskin to manufacture a microbe - repellent coating for boats that would be more friendly to the environment than metal - based antifouling paints.
Teadlased tahavad hakata imiteerima ka hainaha hügieenilisi omadusi laevadele mikroobe tõrjuva kattekihi loomisel, kuna see oleks keskkonnasõbralikum kui metallipõhised laevavärvid.