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Researchers are exploring new, environmentally-friendly ways to prevent biofouling — such as by imitating natural biocides found in sponges, algae, coral, and sea urchins and natural materials like shark skin. 📸 U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ross Ruddell

Register early to get the best deal: ace.ampp.org #AMPP2023 brings together professionals from throughout the corrosion/ protective coatings industry, with a full schedule of interactive workshops, forums, and meetings to shape the future of the industry.

Happy Veterans Day to all current and former members of the military. Thank you for your service!

This issue of @mpcorrosion focuses on corrosion in marine environments, where harsh conditions require stringent corrosion control measures to protect assets like ships, offshore platforms, pilings, and other infrastructure. 👉 bit.ly/3HBKT8G

Need a costume idea for tomorrow night? Here are a few ideas (it’s all about the accessories)! 👻🎃 #halloween #halloweencostume #spirithalloween #ampp #coatingsinspector #cathodicprotection #cip #cptechnician #corrosionengineer

So exciting to see the design entries so far! Submit yours by midnight tonight!

Show your creative side! Enter our t-shirt design contest for a chance to win $1000+ in prizes, including complimentary registration to the 2023 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo! 🎨 Contest rules & details: bit.ly/3Sf9yWO #ampp2023 #corrosion #coatings #designcontest

AMPP CEO Bob Chalker will retire in July 2023. “It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of this great organization, and I want to extend my thanks to AMPP’s employees and members who have enabled the association to achieve so much,” said Chalker. 🔗 bit.ly/3SMown3

Learn, connect, and get involved. STE addresses AMPP's new standards development process while providing opportunities to exchange information on a variety of coatings and corrosion issues. October 30 – November 2 | Tampa, FL View the agenda & register: bit.ly/3SBK2uB

Our upcoming events in Tampa are your connection to technical expertise, networking, professional development, and more: ampp.org/events/cmc 📌AMPP Eastern Conference 📌AMPP Standards & Technical Exchange 📌MPI Commercial Coatings Summit 📌CoatingsPro Contractor Conference

ANSI/NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 is one of AMPP's most well-known and widely-used technical standards. The newest version of this standard is now available in the AMPP store. store.ampp.org/ansi-nace-mr01…

Enter to win our t-shirt design contest for a chance to win $1000+ in prizes, including complimentary registration to #AMPP2023 in Denver! 🎨 Contest rules & details: bit.ly/3Sf9yWO 🎨 Canva template: bit.ly/3DeZM2e #designcontest #artcontest #graphicdesign

Through training courses and mentorship opportunities, AMPP's Workforce Development Program helps U.S. military veterans receive support to embark on a rewarding career in the corrosion & protective coatings industry. Get involved/submit an application: bit.ly/3Sm3ID6

Help make the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act (HR 8033) a reality. Get involved: ampp.org/blogs/webmaste… #infrastructure #HR8033 #AMPP

It takes focus, determination, and plain ol’ hard work to succeed in our Basic Coatings Inspector course. With a blend of classroom study and real-world labs, this program has launched the careers of thousands of coating inspectors around the world. 🔗 ampp.org/education/educ…

The AMPP Project of the Year Award category recognizes superior performance, management approaches, innovation, or other achievements in the commission of materials protection technologies for new construction. bit.ly/3ROxqQC

We're proud to announce four-time Super Bowl Champion quarterback and television personality Terry Bradshaw as the keynote speaker for the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2023 next March! 🏈 #AMPP2023 conference registration opens in November!

We're seeking bright new ideas in coatings and linings, materials design, equipment, testing, monitoring, modeling/risk assessment, cathodic protection, or chemical treatment. 💡 Submit your nomination: bit.ly/3NS57OR

Happy Labor Day!

Explore the many facets of corrosion impacts in metallic biomaterials and biomedical devices — from those we intend to corrode (such as biodegradable stents and sutures/clips) to those meant to last (hip and knee implants). 🔗 bit.ly/3K3oJPw