We produce a sustainable future
Explore the scientific foundation behind Prospersea's seaweed-based solutions, transforming Brazilian livestock farming, mitigating climate change, and cultivating a thriving planet
Guided by the precision of science and powered by the abundance of nature, we combine the best of both worlds to offer solutions that benefit livestock, the environment, and society as a whole – because we produce a sustainable future.
Prospersea is pioneering seaweed innovation to drive a sustainable future. By harnessing its power to reduce methane emissions in livestock and create biofertilizers that regenerate soil, we are transforming agriculture and animal nutrition. Our science-driven approach delivers real impact—cutting emissions, enhancing productivity, and promoting a regenerative food system.
We harness cutting-edge research to unlock the full potential of Asparagopsis taxiformis in animal nutrition and regenerative agriculture, pioneering advanced bromoform extraction, stabilizing key bioactive compounds, and optimizing delivery methods to drive measurable impact on productivity, methane reduction, and soil health—ensuring practical, scalable solutions for a sustainable future.
To drive innovation with scientific rigor, we are building our own lab at Cietec, Brazil’s leading innovation hub, while forging strategic partnerships in research, technology, and decarbonization to accelerate impact and shape the future of sustainable livestock and agriculture.
OUR SCIENCE TEAM
Lorenna Machado
Founder & CSO of Prospersea
Biologist with over 15 years of experience in land-based and sea-based seaweed cultivation, Lorenna Machado specializes in algae-based solutions for sustainable agriculture. She has led innovative research on Asparagopsis taxiformis and its potential to reduce methane emissions in ruminants, being the co-inventor of two international patents that drive advancements in livestock sustainability.
As the founder of Propersea, Lorenna is dedicated to scaling seaweed cultivation and developing feed additive solutions that help mitigate climate change. She collaborates with research institutions and industry leaders to pioneer climate-smart agriculture, transforming the livestock sector into a key player in environmental sustainability.
Jose Pedrassoli Salles
Senior Researcher
Aquaculture Engineer and Master’s in Aquaculture, specialist in developing sustainable solutions for the production of commercially valuable macroalgae. With MBA in Innovation Management for Industries, he focuses on creating efficient cultivation models that align with the principles of the blue and circular economy, integrating sustainable and economically viable practices.
With expertise in diverse cultivation systems such as open ocean structures, long-lines coastal areas, land-based ponds integrated with shrimp farming, lab-scale setups, and photobioreactors. Skilled in advanced techniques like vegetative propagation and spore-based cultivation, ensuring high-quality, traceable, and scalable production. Currently, exploring the application of artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, monitor crops, and automate processes.
Committed to innovation and marine biotechnology, collaborates with industry leaders and research institutions to position algae mariculture as a key player in delivering environmental and economic solutions.
Prospersea continuously invests in research and development to create innovative solutions and protect our intellectual property, all with the goal of producing a more sustainable future. Our CSO, Lorenna Machado, exemplifies this commitment, having led innovative research on Asparagopsis taxiformis and its potential to reduce methane emissions in ruminants, in addition to being the co-inventor of two international patents that drive advancements in livestock sustainability