Bio- on and International Paint Ltd. (AkzoNobel) have agreed to continue their relationship beyond the close of Synergistic Fouling Control Technologies-SEAFRONT project . The aim of the collaboration is to continue to investigate the use of Bio-on's biodegradable and bio-based polymers as components in fouling control coatings designed to prevent the undesirable accumulation of marine organisms on boats, ships, tidal power plants and other aquatic installations.