Norway establishes new strategy for marine bioprospecting

Posted On: September 10, 2009

Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Helga Pedersen and State Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry Rikke Lind recently presented the government’s national strategy for marine bioprospecting.

“Marine bioprospecting is a strategic focus area in which Norway has positive potential for asserting itself in international competition. The government’s aim is to unlock the great potential for wealth creation which lies within marine bioprospecting,” said State Secretary Rikke Lind of the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

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