Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has taken a significant step towards innovation and sustainability with the launch of its first blue biotechnology company, SOS Biotech. This new entity emerges from SOS Carbon, an organization originating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that has been tackling the problem of sargassum in the Caribbean with its Coastal Collection Module (LCM), designed to collect sargassum at sea before it reaches the shores.
Under the leadership of its CEO, Eng. Andrés Bisonó León, SOS Biotech aims to turn environmental challenges into sustainable business opportunities on a global scale. The company focuses on creating industrial products from sargassum and other marine materials, addressing ecological issues while driving economic development.
SOS Biotech has introduced two pioneering products: MarineSymbiotic, an agricultural biostimulant, and MarineBlossom, a preservative for domestic flowers. MarineSymbiotic improves soil health, increases plant resistance to disease and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, resulting in a 43% increase in agricultural production. MarineBlossom prolongs the life of fresh flowers, showcasing the versatility of marine resources and promoting sustainable use.
The company aims to improve agricultural practices by reducing the use of synthetic fertilizers by more than 10% and improving yields by 15%, while mitigating the sargassum crisis in the Caribbean. The launch of SOS Biotech marks a milestone in SOS Carbon’s commitment to sustainable solutions, positioning the company as a leader in blue biotechnology both regionally and globally.