Studies on the anticorrosive & antifouling properties of the Gracilaria edulis extract incorporated epoxy paint in the Gulf of Mannar Coast, Mandapam, India

- Gracilaria edulis is rich a source of bioactive compounds.
- The bioactive compounds present in G. edulis possess antibacterial activity.
- The bioactive compounds present in G. edulis possess anticorrosive property.
- G. edulis extract (1%, w/v) incorporated epoxy paint deter macrofouling for 6 months.