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Problems identified by stakeholders (public consultation and stakeholder workshop) marine genetic resources for biotechnology applications nt of the potential Awareness of regulatory requirements in the sector is lacking Legal certainty is needed Traceability of marine bioresources, proof of legality and consequences later on in life of product. Legal framework (e.g. administrative hurdles related to product development, intellectual property rights and ownership barriers) ammes. coveries are rofit sharing (high . high seas) is Cost of bioprospecting is high, who will fund this? Lack of access to marine genetic resources or sufficient amounts of marine organisms for downstream biotechnology research and development (e.g. sampling, repositories, biobanks) ues are specific accommodate cial production ed ncreasing Lack of research infrastructure ment work on Blue Biotechnology

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