Marine ecosystems are particularly important, although inappropriate bioprospecting can increase biodiversity loss, as well as violating the laws of the communities and states from which the resources are taken.
Ekosistem laut sangat penting, walaupun tidak sesuai bioprospecting dapat meningkatkan hilangnya keanekaragaman hayati, serta melanggar hukum masyarakat dan negara dari mana sumber yang diambil.