COMRAPMS12018 Phytoplankton

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) conducted its activities during 2018 according to the Second Five-Year Plan specified in Appendix II to the Polymetallic Sulphides Exploration Contract (hereinafter referred to as the Exploration Contract) between the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and COMRA. In accordance with the provisions specified in Section 10 of the Exploration Contract, COMRA, as the contractor, submits to the Secretary-General of ISA this Annual Report covering its program of activities carried out in the year of 2018.