Biofouling is a phenomenon in which living organisms accumulate on different surfaces such as ships, buildings, or industrial equipment. These organisms can include algae, fungi, barnacles, and even bacteria, which can cause corrosion and damage to structures. Various synonyms that can be used to describe biofouling include biocorrosion, bioadhesion, biodeposition, biofilm formation, and biological fouling. Biocorrosion refers to the corrosion caused by living organisms, while bioadhesion refers to the attachment of living organisms to a surface. Biodeposition refers to the deposition of organic materials on a surface, biofilm formation to the formation of microbial communities, and biological fouling to the accumulation of organisms on a surface.