Szczecin (Poland) Dr Przemysław Dąbek and Dr Romain Gastineau of University of Szczecin presented the results of research works on genetic identification of benthic organisms collected in 2014 and 2019 by the IOM team in the license area in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Genetic research is an important part of the IOM environmental baseline studies programme. The Seminar was organized on 14 September 2022 within the frames of the cooperation contract between University of Szczecin and IOM.