How do barnacles stick to things? #interesting #animals #turtle

@curiousclipsdaily on Instagram: "Cleaning barnacles off ships, often called underwater hull cleaning, involves divers using specialized tools like scrapers, abrasive pads, and hydraulic rotary brushes to remove marine growth from a vessel’s submerged surfaces. This maintenance is essential for maritime efficiency, as barnacle buildup creates drag that increases fuel consumption and can damage protective hull coatings. Divers face entrapment hazards from dock pilings or ship components and the l