Abstract: The present invention in one aspect relates to a coating composition comprising at least one enzyme capable of acting on a compound, wherein said action results in the formation of an antifouling species comprising an antifouling activity, and wherein said compound does not form part of said coating composition. The coating composition preferably comprises at least one oxidase capable of acting on a compound, such as a substrate for said oxidase, wherein said action results in the formation of an antifouling species including an antimicrobial species comprising an antimicrobial activity. More preferred, the oxidase comprises an activity which results in the formation of a peroxide.