A Breakthrough in Ocean Energy and Sustainability
What Is the Man-Made Ocean Upwelling System?
Our patented (pending) system uses a large underwater airfoil—shaped like a wing—that “flies” in a figure-eight pattern in the powerful Gulf Stream current. This wing system can be configured in three different ways, each designed to help solve critical global challenges like food security, carbon capture, and renewable energy production.THREE INNOVATIVE CONFIGURATIONS
1. Ocean Fertilizer System (Water Pump on the Airfoil)- The underwater airfoil carries one or two propellers connected to high-volume water pumps.
- As the wing flies through the current, it pumps nutrient-rich deep ocean water (from over 1,000 feet) to the surface.
- These nutrients supercharge the upper ocean layers, stimulating phytoplankton growth, which forms the base of the marine food chain and absorbs large amounts of CO₂.
- Impact: Increases ocean biomass, seafood supply, and carbon capture.
2. Hybrid System (Electric Generator on the Airfoil)
- The propellers on the flying wing drive an electric generator instead of a water pump.
- Electricity is sent down the tether to the anchor-mounted pump on the ocean floor.
- That pump then pushes cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface through a large-diameter hose.
- Why this matters: This setup reduces drag and makes it easier for the airfoil to maneuver in figure-eight patterns while still achieving full ocean fertilization benefits.
3. Pure Energy System (Power to Shore)
- The propellers on the airfoil drive an electric generator.
- Electricity is transmitted down the tether and through a seabed cable to the shore.
- This system generates up to 4 megawatts (MW) continuously—enough to power over 3,000 homes—with no dependence on wind or sunlight.
- Benefit: A 24/7 clean energy solution powered only by ocean currents.
WHY THE SYSTEM WORKS
- Lift from Water: Water is 833 times denser than air. This means the propellers on the airfoil extract far more power from water than an equivalent wind turbine can from air.
- Velocity Multiplier: The wing flies at 4 to 6 times the speed of the ocean current, dramatically increasing the energy harvested, thanks to the cubic relationship of speed to power output.
- Efficient Water Pumping: At 1,000 feet depth, internal and external water pressure are nearly equal. The pump only needs to overcome a small pressure difference—0.002% of atmospheric pressure—making it easy to move massive amounts of water with very little energy.
THE SCIENCE OF DEEP OCEAN WATER
Deep water contains vastly more nutrients than surface water:- Nitrate: 50–100× more than surface water
- Phosphate: 20–50× more
- Silicate, CO₂, Trace Minerals: All essential to marine life and photosynthesis
Bringing this water to the surface:
- Triggers algae and phytoplankton blooms
- Supports fish, whales, and marine biodiversity
- Absorbs carbon dioxide at massive scale
WHY THIS MATTERS
More Food, More Oxygen- 20% of ocean upwelling zones produce over 50% of the world’s seafood.
- One square foot of properly fertilized ocean can grow 10× more biomass than the same area of land.
Carbon Capture & Climate Stability
- Phytoplankton remove CO₂ and generate oxygen—more than 70% of Earth’s oxygen comes from the ocean.
- Cooler deep water on the surface may help reduce hurricane intensity.
Deployment & Operation
- A vessel installs the system in the Gulf Stream.
- The airfoil is anchored deep underwater.
- The system operates autonomously, with no fuel, no solar panels, and no wind dependency.
- Minimal maintenance and scalable deployment.
THE BIG PICTURE
This technology:- Captures CO₂
- Boosts seafood supply
- Restores marine ecosystems
- Generates clean electricity
- Operates continuously, even in rough conditions
- Costs far less than most climate and energy solutions
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We’re ready for large-scale deployment. If you’re an investor, policymaker, environmental group, or scientist—we want to talk to you.
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