Why do ships have the bottom half of their hull painted red?

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Why do ships have the bottom half of their hull painted red?

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According to [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AdW030xQB4) video, anti-fouling paint is painted on the underside of vessels to prevent the growth of worms, plants and barnacles, which can damage the vessel, in addition to increasing weight and drag.

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