Barnacle Boy is one of Spongebob’s heroes, and studying barnacle glue might solve some tough problems. Barnacles can cause a lot of problems when they stick to boats, and they’re very hard to remove. In addition, some of the things used to remove barnacles can be poisonous to fish and other sea animals. By studying barnacle glue, scientists are trying to figure out solutions to remove barnacles more easily and with less damage to the environment.