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Ocean and freshwater dead zones threaten all life on earth and have gone from absorbing greenhouse gases to emitting them.
The UN has described “the ocean as our greatest ally against climate change” but the tragic fact is that this ally is dying. More than 400 dead zones in the ocean and thousands of lakes with low pH, low oxygen, and high levels of nutrient can sicken humans and be fatal for all marine life because of exponential growth of blue green algae, red tide and sargassum.
THE PROBLEM
Toxic blooms of blue green algae, red tide, and sargassum are suffocating ecosystems and devastating nature and impacting economic activities like fishing and tourism.
Huge fish kills are being reported every day around the world and the problem is accelerating.
Areas that used to absorb carbon dioxide are now emitting a variety of greenhouse gases at massive levels.
The Solution
RAJ-rig™ system is a nature based system that operates without electricity and harmful chemistry.
The system consists of basalt material, impregnated with a natural resin that inhibits toxic algae and encourages healthy organisms.
OUR MISSION
By 2030, BCQ will deploy RAJ-rigs in over 400 ocean dead zones and thousands of lakes, bringing back life and sequestering huge amounts of carbon.
PROJECTS
In 2025, BCQ will deploy multiple RAJ-rigs in Norway’s Oslo Fjord, an area that has turned into a dead zone due to sewage and agricultural runoff. Additionally, we are launching a full-scale project in Africa.
OUR PEOPLE
ALLAN JOHANSEN
Director
Allan spent most of his life on the ocean, initially as a master mariner and then as the developer of the RAJ-rig™ system. He has overseen the company’s technical and business development, including managing the Proof-of-Concept projects and creating the relationships necessary for massive scaling in 2024 and beyond, including obtaining Seed funding.
JOSEPH STEINFELDT
Director
A serial entrepreneur and emerging markets veteran, Joseph has a long history of early-stage investments in clean technology including PV, water treatment and materials technology and has 35 years of project management experience. Joseph is also currently CEO of Syltrans Technology Management, a Dubai based investment and operations firm.
Harald Ramfjord CEO
Advisor
Harald is a serial entrepreneur at Ramfjord Technologies, with several successful exits. As a pioneer of subsea installation and removal using advanced ROVs, he is a valuable resource as BCQ moves into its major scaling phase.
Anthony Turton
Advisor
Professor Turton is an internationally recognized authority on water management from the Centre for Environmental Management at the University of the Free State in South Africa. Educated as a decision-maker under conditions of uncertainty and risk.
