After eating, Link was seriously considering the possibility of developing that sea area with others.

Today Tahra came to tell him what he had done, so that he could face it for the first time. Whether it is planned to use that sea area for research or development, it should not harm his interests. Because he had no intention of developing the sea area opposite the farm.

The area of the sea that belongs to the Ozette farm is actually quite large. According to the law, the thirty-two miles of coast and the marine resources within twenty-four nautical miles belong to him, and he can use them. But that's not to say that he can exploit it at will, but also to abide by the restrictions of the law. For example, a certain type of fish must be caught at a certain time, and the size and quantity of the catch must be observed.

Moreover, he could not place facilities on them that impeded freedom of navigation, nor could he prohibit other vessels, including fishing boats, from navigating innocently in his sea zone.

He had never had any plans on the ocean before.

The ocean off Ozette Farm is windy, and there are many islands and reefs along the coast, and there is even a sea lion colony. It's a sea lion spot.

The coast where the Ozette farm belongs is also a sea area where cold currents pass, and there are many reefs along the coast, and the ocean currents pass through, which is also quite rich in nutrients. Of course, the marine resources are quite abundant, and they can be regarded as high-yield fishing grounds.

But he knew it was dangerous to eat mixed rice in the ocean. Fishing and logging are both recognized as one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States.

However, under the existing law, even if he exploited all his marine resources, he would not be able to make much money in a year unless he dug up the oil from the seabed.

A pound of Dungeness crab can be purchased for just over a dollar. The annual output value of Dungeness crab in the United States is only 40 million US dollars. Even if he exploited the resources of the sea, how much would he earn? Let him get a few boats for the fisherman to risk his life to make a little money. He felt quite unworthy.

But if it's someone cooperating, it's a different story. Especially when it comes to scientific research, that's a great benefit to the farm's reputation.

You must know that the sea lion island is obviously his territory, but not a single tourist comes to his farm to see it. Tourists prefer to rent a yacht or speedboat to go around the Olympics and move to the peninsula to see it at sea. He didn't get anything out of it.

If his farm grows famous enough to attract the attention of tourists because of the cooperation. The millions of dollars he has invested in the development of leisure and tourism facilities for the farm will not be left unattended.

And his farm also has a small marina and is much closer to the sea lion. If you are more famous, there is no reason why you can't attract people.

If the HSD State University lab really wants to work with him. As long as it does not affect his reputation, he will not object. Of course, if you want to develop, then it is the best.

That way, he can sit and collect the money.

So he didn't perfunctory Tahera, and the next morning, when he was done, he called the number that Tahera had given him.

He called and found someone he could talk to. The other party claimed to be the leader of a research group.

Knowing that Link was willing to meet with them, the leader of the research team said with some excitement: "Mr. Hans, I don't know when you are free, we can go to Ozette at any time." ”

Link thought that he probably didn't have any plans that he couldn't adjust these days, so he said, "Can you come tomorrow afternoon?"

"If we could, we could have flown to Ozette Farm this afternoon. I've heard that Ozette Farm has a private airport. I guess we can land directly at your airport. ”

Link thought for a moment, and this afternoon he was going to inspect the grapes on the farm to see if there was any mildew caused by too much rain, and to find out when the grapes were ripe. It's okay to postpone that for half a day.

He said, "That's fine. When will you be there? It will take about three hours? I think we can meet by three o'clock in the afternoon. ”

After lunch, Link didn't go far from the villa, and went to a vacant lot less than three miles from the villa, which was the site of one of the farm's wineries. It is surrounded by large vineyards, mainly for the purpose of making grapes produced from these vineyards.

When he heard the engine of a small plane in the sky, he returned to the villa. Mark, who was arranged by him to pick up people at three o'clock, returned to the villa with two men and a woman.

Link invites them into the villa and beckons them to sit down for a drink.

The three people who came were all young people. They claimed to be graduate students at Huazhou State University, but from different majors.

The three of them formed a research group. The group leader is Jason Twain from the Marine Plant Studies major. The other two members are Brad Affleck, a biomolecular technology major. He wore a pair of thick nearsighted glasses, and his face was unhealthily pale, and he looked very silent. The female is Hayley Rachel, who looks quite short among Europeans and Americans, but is full of spirit. She is from a major in Marine Environmental Studies.

The three men were about the same age as Link. He was a little surprised that the three research teams did not have a more professional professor-level person as the project leader. No matter what the university is, it is almost impossible for students to get research funding.

He asked this question, and Jason gave a surprising answer: "We are doing this research in preparation for our entrepreneurial project. ”

As soon as he said that, Link understood completely. It turned out that they had all the funds for their research group. Whether borrowed or previously saved, all the money invested is their personal expense.

Link also had a much better impression of them because of this, and said with a smile: "Then what do you want to talk to me about when you find me?"

"Cooperation, of course. Link!" Hayley spoke quickly, but her words were clear. "Although we have not yet graduated, our ability is not low, in fact, we are quite well prepared. We are now only one platform away from experimenting. ”

"So you found me. Link picked up the glass and took a sip of water, looking at her and saying. "But I still don't know what you're trying to do, and what you're looking for me for?"

"We used biotechnology to get a giant algae that grows more than twice as fast and photosynthesizes more than three times faster than ordinary West Coast macroalgae," Hayley said immediately. We need a suitable sea area for expanded farming. The only drawback of this giant algae is that it is harsh on the environment. Especially for temperature, the requirements are relatively strict. We have looked at the entire west coast and have decided that the ocean off Ozette is the most suitable area for the cultivation of this algae. ”

Link kind of understood. But their plans were much bigger than he had imagined. They seem to want the entire sea area across from the farm.

Before he could ask anything else. Hayley continued, "Link, you know. Macroalgae is the largest algae on the planet and is versatile. It can be used in chemicals, it can be used as feed, it can also be used to make fuel, and it can even be used in pharmaceuticals. Because these giant algae grow quickly, their photosynthesis is also several times that of other giant algae. They can consume several times more carbon dioxide than other organisms of the same volume, produce more polysaccharides, and proteins, and are several times more valuable than ordinary giant algae. This is a promising project. So we want you to allow us to grow kelp on your oceans. ”

"And what do I get out of it?"

"We hope to rent your ocean. Jason said with a smile. "Link, we need to grow a large area of kelp like that. We've discovered that after you bought Ozette Farm, you didn't do anything to develop your ocean. I don't think you're going to be able to exploit this ocean yet. You can rent it to us, and that will make you more profitable than if you were fishing in that ocean. If you have a plan to carry out fishing operations. The kelp we grow under the sea will become a breeding ground and habitat for marine fish, which will make the biomass of the area even higher. ”

Link was noncommittal to his words, and only smiled and said, "What you said made my heart move." ”

He looked at the three of them and said, "I can use that sea area for you for free." But you have to promise me one condition. ”

A hint of surprise flashed in Jason's eyes and he said, "What are the conditions?"

"I'm going to invest in your project!"

Jason, the three of them didn't seem annoyed that he was taking the opportunity to invest in their project.

Link saw them look at them, and Hayley even had an uncontrollable smile on her face. He'll get it. They just said the plan, not because they were too inexperienced, but because they wanted to use the prospect of the project to lure him to take the initiative to invest.

But he wasn't upset. He smiled and said, "How much are you willing to give up, how much do I have to pay? Am I right, Jason?"

"And Link, how much are you willing to invest?"

"How much do you need for your project?"

"At least eight million dollars short. ”

Link frowned and said, "So many?" In his thoughts, it was only more than a million at most.

"Yes. That's a necessary investment. In fact, we need to build a base for the cultivation of algae seedlings on land, as well as a processing base. Jason nodded. "If you agree to invest in us, we can move on to our next plans. ”

Link pondered for a moment and said, "I don't think you can achieve that kind of production capacity once you open it." Maybe I can invest three million dollars and provide the ocean, and then provide about three hundred acres of seaside land as an onshore base for the project. ”

He thought for a moment and said, "I'm going to take 50 percent of it." ”

"Link, your conditions are too high. ”

"I don't think so. In fact, I only asked for 50% of the shares, considering that there are three of you. But I can promise that I will not interfere in your work. I'm just waiting for dividends. That's my bottom line. ”

Jason asked for the three of them to discuss. Link walked out of the living room, leaving space for them.

About ten minutes later, Jason asked Link to come in and said, "Link." We accept your plan. However, you must agree to give up your shares within two years of the company's listing. ”