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Objectives Suggested EU Policy Actions ojects between blue holders Create a register of SMEs n between research upscale businessess of marine ence centres m oriented ructures earch into ecology of organisms from e environments anding of physiology e species g of data regarding tion of knowledge astructure for oses in R&D ments in SMEs ological inance for second product tion and sampling in ubject to benefit completeness of the Set up a data repository mapping the use of exploratory vessels for bioprospecting Promote the use of private maritime exploratory infrastructure for Blue Biotech research and bioprospecting Create a live database and map of existing and planned genetic resources stored in biobanks Improve funding possibilities for Blue Biotech SMEs Increase the visibility of Blue Biotech companies vis-a-vis financiers Promote the use of (Blue) Biotech initiatives under Horizon 2020 by SMEs Facilitate exchange between SMEs and commercial companies Support ERA initiatives on Blue Biotechnology Develop an appropriate legal framework for ABNJ andABS Disseminategood practice in relation to ABS Identify good practices and information exchange on ABS issues Support the implementation of the Nagoya protocol Assessment work on Blue Biotechnology

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