Suggestion 1: Use CBD and Nagoya Protocol definitions

Adapt definitions already agreed on in the CBD and Nagoya Protocol. E.g.:

• “Marine genetic material” means any material of plant, animal, microbial or other origin, found in the marine environment, containing functional units of heredity ;
• “Marine genetic resources” means marine genetic material of actual or potential value;
• “Utilization of marine genetic resources” means to conduct research and development on the genetic and/or biochemical composition of marine genetic resources, including through the application of biotechnology;
• “Biotechnology” means any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use;
• “Derivative” means a naturally occurring biochemical compound resulting from the genetic expression or metabolism of biological or genetic resources, even if it does not contain functional units of heredity.

References/Examples:

CBD Art 2

Nagoya Protocol Art 2