Export of sargassum from the Dominican Republic begins
In the Dominican Republic, Origin by Ocean, a Finnish seaweed refining company, began operations with its first export of sargassum from Punta Cana to its bioprocessing plant in Finland, to convert it into raw material for the cosmetics and food industries.
Origin by Ocean, a Finnish seaweed refining company, began operations in the country with its first export of sargassum from Punta Cana to its bioprocessing plant in Finland, to convert it into raw material for cosmetics and food industries.
The company, in collaboration with strategic partners such as SOS Carbon, Grupo Punta Cana, and Nodo Logistics, is seeking an ecologically sustainable solution to the sargassum problem in the Dominican Republic. Operations began in a first phase where 100 vans full of sargassum will be sent to Finland, followed by a second phase where a bioprocessing plant will be installed in the country.
Origin by Ocean seeks to stimulate entrepreneurship in the country, to support and work hand in hand with companies that are dedicated to the collection of sargassum and that are committed to the environment and the preservation of the oceans.
Marcos Diaz, Origin by Oceans representative in the DR, emphasized that the company seeks to grow hand in hand with its strategic partners to solve the sargassum problem and provide an ecologically sustainable product. "We intend to create an economic dynamic and generate more jobs along the coasts of the Dominican Republic," he said.
What better place to do this than at the facilities of Grupo Punta Cana, which has been a strategic ally, along with SOS Carbon and Nodo Logistics, who have enabled this memorable day that will mark a before and after to the solution of the sargassum problem in our country.
The algae scientist of Origin by Ocean, Laura Cappelatti, explained that the purpose is to remove a type of algae that invades the oceans, due to global warming and the amount of biological waste that increases in the sea. Sargassum affects the coral reefs and reduces oxygen for other marine species.
On behalf of the Punta Cana Group Foundation, Jake Keel, vice president, indicated that "for us, it is an honor to be part of the alliance that is trying to valorize the sargassum and transform it into new products. We are looking for a solution that supports coastal communities, the tourism industry, and the Caribbean region.
Andrés Bisonó, CEO of SOS Carbon, and Chris Walker, general manager, stated that the mission of this collaboration is not only to remove the sargassum from the beaches but also to transform it into a useful and sustainable product.
Robert Valdez, general manager of NODO Logistics, the company responsible for the coordination and logistics of shipping the container, said that they are participating in this project to offer an integrated solution from the moment the seaweed is loaded, the transport to the port, the international transportation and its delivery in Finland.
About Origin by Ocean
Founded in 2019, they are a Finland-based algae refining company, with the right process, seeking to remove marine proliferation and transform it into eco-friendly, healthy, and oil-free ingredients for everyday consumer products.
About SOS Carbon
Is a company that provides the most cost-effective and responsible solutions for the collection and disposal of sargassum, minimizing the economic, ecological, human health, and environmental impacts of sargassum.
About the Puntacana Group Foundation
For nearly 30 years, the Puntacana Group Foundation has been a pioneering non-profit organization in the Dominican Republic, leading diverse sustainable development initiatives in the eastern region of the country. Recognizing that the main assets of Caribbean tourism are its nature and its people, the Foundation's mission is to protect and preserve the natural resources of the Punta Cana region and create opportunities for the inhabitants of the area, improving the well-being of local communities.
About Nodo Logistics
A world-class logistics solutions company that offers innovative services for the logistics sector to support the business transformation of its clients, and to continue supporting the Dominican Republic in its positioning as a world-class logistics hub.
