Thalasso develops autonomous aquatic technology to sustainably harvest sargassum, a harmful algal bloom that threatens coastal ecosystems and economies. By transforming this seaweed into valuable chemical compounds through portable micro-biorefineries, Thalasso supports coastal communities and promotes economic resilience.
Funding
$2.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Coastal ecosystems and economies are threatened by unprecedented sargassum blooms, fueled by climate change, which disrupt marine life, hinder tourism, and impact coastal communities' livelihoods. The overabundance of sargassum leads to beach closures and reduced touristic activity, while also limiting fishing and harvesting opportunities for local populations.
Solution
Thalasso addresses the sargassum crisis by developing autonomous aquatic technology to sustainably harvest and transform the seaweed into valuable chemical compounds. Their solution involves deploying autonomous harvesters to collect sargassum in a scalable and environmentally conscious manner. The harvested sargassum is then processed using portable micro-biorefineries, enabling coastal communities to convert the seaweed into marketable products for various industries, including plastic alternatives and biofertilizers. This approach balances ecosystems, promotes tourism, supports communities, and boosts economies by turning a hazard into a resource.
Target Audience
Thalasso's primary customers are coastal communities, tourism industries, and environmental organizations seeking sustainable solutions for sargassum management and economic diversification.
Features
- Autonomous aquatic harvesters for sustainable and scalable sargassum collection
- Portable micro-biorefineries for on-site conversion of sargassum into valuable chemical compounds
- Technology to transform seaweed into plastic alternatives and biofertilizers
- Scalable seaweed management tools to balance the ocean ecosystem