About Oxyfloat
Oxyfloat is dedicated to developing biomimetic infrastructure that restores critical oxygen levels to aquatic ecosystems, effectively combating hypoxia and revitalizing water quality through sustainable engineering.
The Problem: Hypoxia
Hypoxia occurs when dissolved oxygen falls to levels that can no longer support marine life. Often caused by nutrient runoff and rising temperatures, these 'dead zones' disrupt food chains, kill sensitive species, and threaten the economic stability of coastal communities worldwide.
Biomimetic Innovation
Our Solution
Oxyfloat is a sustainable, low-impact oxygenation concept inspired by natural aquatic movement. By utilizing kinetic circulation and biomimetic technical membranes, our system diffuses oxygen directly into hypoxic zones with minimal energy, restoring the natural balance of aquatic habitats without invasive infrastructure.
Our Public Purpose
Community Awareness
Bridging the gap between ecological research and public understanding through transparent data and local engagement.
Outreach Programs
Partnering with schools and local organizations to inspire the next generation of environmental engineers.
Environmental Impact
Measuring real-world oxygen recovery to ensure our designs deliver measurable ecological benefits.
Meet the Team
Mei Macintyre
Caroline Pereira
junior
Chase Tucker
junior
Josie
Choi
Senior
senior
Our Mission
Oxyfloat is dedicated to developing scalable, biomimetic technology that restructures how we approach water quality. Our core objective is to restore dissolved oxygen levels and combat the growing threat of hypoxia in aquatic ecosystems worldwide.
Environmental Analysis
Understanding Hypoxia
Hypoxia occurs when dissolved oxygen concentrations in water fall below the levels necessary to sustain most aquatic life. This silent threat is often triggered by excess nutrient runoff, which fuels massive algal blooms. When these blooms die and decompose, the process consumes nearly all available oxygen, leaving the water suffocated and life-depleted.
The resulting 'dead zones' disrupt entire ecosystems. Fish, crabs, and other mobile species are forced to flee their habitats, while stationary organisms often perish. This loss of biodiversity destabilizes food chains and threatens the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy, vibrant waters for survival.
Technical Concept
Our Solution
Oxyfloat is a sustainable, biomimicry-inspired concept designed to help oxygenate water. By mimicking the rhythmic movements of aquatic life, our system facilitates natural gas exchange to restore balance to ecosystems.
Biomimetic mechanical circulation harvesting kinetic energy.
High-surface-area membranes for passive oxygen diffusion.
Biodegradable materials designed for zero marine footprint.
Our Public Purpose
Oxyfloat is more than a research project; it is a commitment to the communities that rely on healthy waters. We bridge the gap between complex climate-tech and public action through dedicated outreach, educational partnerships, and transparent environmental monitoring. By fostering community awareness, we empower local stakeholders to participate in the restoration of their own aquatic ecosystems, ensuring that our biomimetic solutions generate a lasting, positive impact for both nature and society.