Resumen
The development of new antifouling methods gives increasing attention to biomimicry, which could provide nontoxic or less toxic solutions for the deterrence of unwanted settlers. Natural mechanisms against fouling are often highly dynamic and future applications may need to mimic not only defensive compounds, but also their dynamics in order to exploit the full potential of biomimicry. We here explore the seasonal dynamics of chemical defences against microfouling in eelgrass and the drivers of these dynamics.