Oceans are essential to the survival of our planet. These vast bodies of water connect continents, provide habitats for innumerable species, influence climate systems, and contribute in countless other ways as vital components of our global ecosystem. Their value to mankind's common heritage is incalculable.

Common Heritage Corporation (CHC) recognizes the power that lies deep within our oceans. There, the cold, nutrient-rich depths hold the key to a promising future for people in coastal desert communities. In these geographic areas pressures on resources have caused water, food, and energy shortages. CHC has developed systems of environmentally sound and responsible technologies that tap the unique properties of deep ocean water (DOW) to create sustainable, multiple-benefit solutions to these shortages and other threats to human survival.