Felipe Matarazzo Suplicy

Felipe Matarazzo Suplicy has a strong background in marine aquaculture and fisheries. Felipe Matarazzo began their career in 2003 as the General Coordinator of Marine Aquaculture for the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture. In this role, they proposed and coordinated a national program for the sustainable development of coastal aquaculture. Felipe Matarazzo also coordinated various aquaculture demonstration projects in coastal communities and managed large cross-sectorial projects aimed at reducing poverty.

In 2010, Felipe became the Executive Director of Aqualider Maricultura S.A., where they directed the first commercial marine fish farm in Brazil. Felipe Matarazzo was responsible for planning and supervising the offshore farm and hatchery operation, as well as overseeing administrative activities, market development initiatives, and fish health programs.

In 2011, Felipe founded and became the CEO of Marine Equipment, a company that became a major provider of services and equipment for inland and marine aquaculture in Brazil. Felipe Matarazzo also served as an international consultant in the fisheries sector, providing analysis, better governance strategies, and aquaculture business planning for both industrial and community-based projects.

Since 2014, Felipe has been working as a Marine Aquaculture Researcher at Centro de Desenvolvimento em Aquicultura e Pesca - CEDAP/EPAGRI. In this role, they coordinate research projects in marine aquaculture and is involved in planning and managing sustainable development for coastal aquaculture. Felipe Matarazzo also provides technical extension services to small-scale farmers and aquaculture companies.

Overall, Felipe Matarazzo Suplicy's work experience showcases their expertise in the field of marine aquaculture, ranging from research and project coordination to entrepreneurship and leadership in the industry.

Felipe Matarazzo Suplicy's education history indicates their pursuit of academic excellence and specialization within the field of aquaculture. Felipe Matarazzo obtained their Ph.D. in Aquaculture from the University of Tasmania, where they studied from 1999 to 2004. Prior to that, they completed their M. Sc. in Aquaculture at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, from 1996 to 1998. Felipe's academic journey began at the Universidade de Santo Amaro - UNISA, where they obtained their undergraduate degree in Biology from 1989 to 1993. Additionally, Felipe attended Colegio Visconde de Porto Seguro, although specific details regarding their degree and field of study during that period are not available.