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OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY!

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

OPEN BLUE
S E A

F A R M S

Our mission is to reliably feed the growing premium fish market with a! natural, healthy, delicious
branded seafood, through environmenta!y safe and sustainable "ee range open ocean farming methods.
Open Blue has 45,000 cobia fish in Panama and is raising capital for dramatic expansion.
MARKET OPPORTUNITY

BUSINESS SOLUTION

The U.S. is the third largest global consumer of
fish and shellfish, behind Japan and China.
Americans consumed more than 2.2 million tons of
seafood in 2006 "" an amount that is expected to
double by 2020.

Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC has established an
environmentally sustainable aquaculture business in
Panama to provide premium products to U.S. and,
later, global customers. The Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations implicitly
supports the choice of venue, predicting that Latin
America will be the world’s fastest growing
aquaculture region. Panama has some of the area’s
most modern and e&cient infrastructure,
transportation, utilities, telecommunications and
financial systems, along with ideal growing
conditions for a diversity of marine fish species.

Globally, wild fisheries have reached or exceeded
their maximum sustainable harvest; the United
Nations projects that seafood farming
#“aquaculture”$ must expand by 40 million tons by
2030 to meet growing demand. This situation, along
with the exploding green movement and swelling
spending on gourmet foods, has created a significant
opportunity to o%er premium, sustainable,
environmentally respectful, cultivated seafood
products to upscale segments that have grown
beyond niches and today constitute large,
mainstream markets. No dominant provider or
brand currently exists in these upscale niches.

!

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Open Blue conducts deep, open ocean
aquaculture to provide a natural and healthy
environment for fish, with minimal e%ects to the
surrounding ecosystem. Today, its 45,000 cobia
thrive in six large cages, in deep, pristine water with
strong currents far from shore. The Company will
integrate vertically, building and operating its own
hatchery, on"growing farm, and processing plant to

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OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY!
reduce costs, increase e&ciency,
mitigate risk and establish
dominant market positions
through production consistency
and large volume. It will leverage
Panama’s numerous transportation
options to optimize freshness and
minimize freight cost. Open Blue
will continually adopt innovative
technologies, methods, and
additional, promising species.

Brian O’Hanlon
is the Open Blue’s founder. He
also founded Snapperfarm, Inc.
in 1998 and has led it ever since,
as President and later as
Chairman. A trailblazer in
o%shore cobia aquaculture in
Puerto Rico, he brings critical
and hard"won experience to
Open Blue in Panama, which
will also farm cobia as its initial
product.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
such as red snapper, grouper, mahi
mahi, halibut, and Chilean sea
bass. Wild caught, the supply and
consistency of these fish are
limited. Farmed species such as
barramundi, yellowtail, and cod
have modest, albeit growing
supply, and are well accepted in
upscale markets.

Current, worldwide cobia
production is estimated to be
Targeted market segments
more than 20,000 tons. China
have a strong interest in seafood
leads, followed by several other
that is nutritious, great tasting,
Asian countries. Their products
versatile, and produced in an eco" are sold in local markets across
friendly manner. Open Blue will
Asia, with limited exports to the
have strong brands. Open Blue
U.S. as frozen loins or fillets. Due
Cobia will be positioned as high
to high air freight costs and very
quality and environmentally
long ocean transit times, it is
friendly, quickly establishing itself unlikely that fresh cobia from Asia
as a dominant, well"recognized
will ever enter the U.S. Based on
brand in the upscale market.
proximity, Open Blue will compete
more directly with Caribbean and
COMPETITION
Latin America producers,
Open Blue Cobia will compete estimated at less than 1,000 tons
with other species of high quality, in 2008. Currently, the largest is
premium"priced, fresh, white fish Marine Farms Belize. Other

COBIA IS THE SPECIES THAT CURRENTLY REPRESENTS THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY.
Health Benefits - Open
Blue Cobia will have one of the
highest levels of heart-healthy
Omega-3 fatty acids of any
seafood and will be all natural
— free of hormones, pigments,
pesticides and genetic
modification and without
detectable levels of PCB's,
methyl mercury, or other
harmful contaminants.

Limited Competition At present, there are few
reliable, sustainable,
environmentally friendly
supplies of high quality
marine white fish species.

Desirable
Appearance,
Texture and Flavor
- The flesh of cobia is
white with hints of pink.
When cooked, it has the
mild flavor and firm
texture preferred by
most American
consumers.

!

Rapid Rate of Growth - Cobia grow
to more than 11 pounds in less than 16
months, providing superior efficiency for
labor and capital equipment. In contrast,
farmed salmon require 24 to 36 months
to reach 7 to 11 pounds.
Versatility - Cobia can
be grilled, broiled, baked,
pan-seared, barbecued,
smoked, and served raw as
sushi, sashimi and ceviche.

Proven Market Appeal - Open Blue's management
team produced over 80 tons of cobia, all of which was sold
to target customers, at upscale pricing, despite limited
marketing and sales support.

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OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY!

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Volume & Margin
15,000

$4.00

12,000

$3.00

9,000

$2.00

6,000

$1.00

3,000
0

$0

Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10

Volume (tons)

Cost

Price

Note that Y1 volumes are being been revised to 200T due to recent acquisition.

Revenue, G&A, Capex
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$0
-$20,000

Y1

Y2

Y3

Y4

Revenues

Y5

Y6

Y7

G&A

Y8

Y9 Y10

Capex

Note that Y1 revenues are being been revised to #1m+ due to recent acquisition.

Cash Flow & EBITDA
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$0
-$5,000

Y1

Y2

Y3

Cash Flow

!

Y4

Y5

Y6

Y7

Y8

Y9 Y10

EBITDA

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OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY!
projects are planned or underway in Belize, Brazil,
Panama, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Martinique,
Puerto Rico, Columbia, Nevis, and the Bahamas.
These e%orts have been quite small, lack experience,
have a less sophisticated approach to marketing, and
neglect brand development.
Open Blue has not viewed these operations as
threats. In limited cases, they can be acquisition
opportunities. Currently, Open Blue is operating one
of these formerly competing farms in Panama with
an option to buy its assets for '1.3 million. That firm
realized that it lacked the necessary expertise after it
had spent '5 million.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Aquaculture is the “blue revolution” of the 21st
century, paralleling the 20th century’s “green
revolution” in agriculture. Aquaculture is the fastest
growing form of animal food production. In 2006, it
contributed over 43( of the more than 106 million
tons of seafood consumed around the world. Over
the past two decades, many aquaculture species
including salmon, tilapia, catfish, yellowtail, and
shrimp have been developed into billion dollar
industries. Although far from that scale, cobia
aquaculture promises to come into its own. Cobia
shows significant potential for an unprecedented

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

expansion due to its geographic distribution, rapid
growth rate, suitability for captivity, and culinary
attributes.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS & USE OF
PROCEEDS
Open Blue was founded in 2007 to pursue marine
aquaculture opportunities internationally.
Management secured two rounds of funding from
Aquacopia Ventures I, LP: '215,000 in seed funding
in July 2007 and an additional '650,000 in October
2008. The firm has accomplished Phase I of its plan,
which included evaluation and permitting of suitable
farm, port, and hatchery facilities in Panama. Initial
permits for three sites with a combined production
capacity of more than 10,000 tons have been secured
along with property for port facilities. The Company
has also strengthened both its technical and
management team. Now, additional funding is
required to proceed with its phased development
plan.
The Company seeks '6.0 million to move
forward with Phase II. Use of capital from this
round is '3 million for plant, property and
equipment, '1 million for marketing and
administration, and '1.4 million for working capital.

Projections
(Note that Y1 revenues are being been revised to $1m+ due to recent acquisition).
Volume

Production
Cost

Price

Revenues

G&A, Sales

Capex

Cash Flow

EBITDA

tons

$/lb

$/lb

$000

$000

$000

$000

$000

Y1

0

N/A

N/A

0

1,034

3,046

(2,442)

(1,425)

Y2

538

3.32

3.87

4,166

1,769

2,750

(4,596)

(2,298)

Y3

1,945

2.52

3.42

13,305

1,992

4,053

691

372

Y4

3,071

2.03

3.24

19,872

2,206

1,431

2,912

3,496

Y5

4,352

1.86

3.10

27,014

2,336

2,904

5,479

6,220

Y6

6,293

1.79

3.02

37,977

2,803

2,905

6,409

9,578

Y7

7,842

1.75

2.98

46,690

3,364

5,375

10,459

12,051

Y8

9,019

1.74

3.01

54,324

4,037

3,405

13,776

14,640

Y9

10,371

1.68

2.95

61,255

4,643

2,505

15,937

17,052

Y1
0
!

11,927

1.64

2.94

70,015

5,339

2,575

18,873

20,298
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OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY!

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

PHASED DEVELOPMENT
Phase 1

July 2007 to Today
Open Blue established the business platform
through permits, leases, land purchase, and detailed
resource planning. The Company strengthened its
management team and expanded administration. A
troubled farm is being acquired and its successful
turnaround is already underway, with approximately
45,000 fish are in the water. The largest will be
harvested this winter.
Phase II

Year 1 to Year 2
Open Blue develops its production capacity and
captures market opportunities. The elements of a
vertically integrated aquaculture business are put in

Phase

I
Y0

II

place. Aggressive investment in infrastructure,
capacity, and the development of the market and
brand are a quick push to profitability and
dominance.
Phase III

Year 2 to Year 3
Open Blue continues to grow, diversify, and
integrate, while improving e&ciencies.
Phase IV

Year 4 and beyond
Open Blue continues to grow and diversify
organically, while capitalizing on strategic
opportunities. It boldly introduces new species and
develops new sales channels outside of the U.S.

III
Y1

Y2

IV
Y3

Y4
+

Funding
Real Estate
Panama Team*
Infrastructure & Capacity*
First Stocking*
First Harvest & Sales
Brand Development
Cash Flow Positive
New Species

**

New Markets

**

Organic Growth &
Strategic Acquisitions

**
* Pristine Oceans transaction ** not included in financial projections

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OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY!

Non-Disclosure Agreement
This Business Plan is neither an o%er
to sell nor solicitation of an o%er to buy
shares of common stock. An o%er can be
made only by a private limited o%ering
within the guidelines of Section 4#2$ of the
Securities Act, Rule 506 of Regulation D.
Information contained in this
Business Plan is based upon company
estimates, plans, and projections. No
warranties are expressed or implied, about
the accuracy of the data, though every
reasonable e%ort has been made to verify
the data contained herein. No warranties
or guarantees are expressed or implied, on
a specific return on investment. If you
have any questions about this Business
Plan you should see a professional advisor
not limited to your attorney and/or CPA.
There can be no assurance that Open Blue
Sea Farms, LLC will raise the required
amount of capital. Therefore, in the event
Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC is unsuccessful,
all funds being held in escrow will be
returned no later than six months from the
date of notification.
Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC has not
authorized anyone to give any information

!

or make any representation about the
o%ering that di%ers from, or adds to, the
information in this Business Plan or the
documents that are publicly filed with the
SEC. Therefore, if anyone does give you
di%erent or additional information, you
should not rely on it. The delivery of this
Business Plan does not mean that there
have not been any changes in Open Blue
Sea Farms, LLC's condition since the date
of this Business Plan. If you are in a
jurisdiction where it is unlawful to o%er to
purchase or exercise the securities o%ered
by this Business Plan, or if you are a
person to whom it is unlawful to direct
such activities, then the o%er presented by
this Business Plan does not extend to you.
This Business Plan speaks only as of its
date except where it indicates that another
date applies. Documents that are
incorporated by reference in this Business
Plan speak only as of their date, except
where they specify that other dates apply.
The information in this Business Plan may
not be complete and may be changed. This
Business Plan is not an o%er to purchase or
exercise these securities and it is not
soliciting an o%er to purchase or exercise
these securities in any state where the
purchase or exercise is not permitted.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

This Business Plan is
copyrighted and the sole
property of Open Blue Sea
Farms, LLC.
It contains information that is
proprietary and confidential.
Dissemination in whole or in part, any
form or medium, is strictly prohibited
and unlawful unless authorized in writing
by an officer of Open Blue Sea Farms,
LLC. This copy must be returned
immediately to Open Blue Sea Farms,
LLC upon request.

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Executive Summary, 2009 Open Blue Sea Farms

  • 1. OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY! SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 OPEN BLUE S E A F A R M S Our mission is to reliably feed the growing premium fish market with a! natural, healthy, delicious branded seafood, through environmenta!y safe and sustainable "ee range open ocean farming methods. Open Blue has 45,000 cobia fish in Panama and is raising capital for dramatic expansion. MARKET OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS SOLUTION The U.S. is the third largest global consumer of fish and shellfish, behind Japan and China. Americans consumed more than 2.2 million tons of seafood in 2006 "" an amount that is expected to double by 2020. Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC has established an environmentally sustainable aquaculture business in Panama to provide premium products to U.S. and, later, global customers. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations implicitly supports the choice of venue, predicting that Latin America will be the world’s fastest growing aquaculture region. Panama has some of the area’s most modern and e&cient infrastructure, transportation, utilities, telecommunications and financial systems, along with ideal growing conditions for a diversity of marine fish species. Globally, wild fisheries have reached or exceeded their maximum sustainable harvest; the United Nations projects that seafood farming #“aquaculture”$ must expand by 40 million tons by 2030 to meet growing demand. This situation, along with the exploding green movement and swelling spending on gourmet foods, has created a significant opportunity to o%er premium, sustainable, environmentally respectful, cultivated seafood products to upscale segments that have grown beyond niches and today constitute large, mainstream markets. No dominant provider or brand currently exists in these upscale niches. ! COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Open Blue conducts deep, open ocean aquaculture to provide a natural and healthy environment for fish, with minimal e%ects to the surrounding ecosystem. Today, its 45,000 cobia thrive in six large cages, in deep, pristine water with strong currents far from shore. The Company will integrate vertically, building and operating its own hatchery, on"growing farm, and processing plant to PAGE 1
  • 2. OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY! reduce costs, increase e&ciency, mitigate risk and establish dominant market positions through production consistency and large volume. It will leverage Panama’s numerous transportation options to optimize freshness and minimize freight cost. Open Blue will continually adopt innovative technologies, methods, and additional, promising species. Brian O’Hanlon is the Open Blue’s founder. He also founded Snapperfarm, Inc. in 1998 and has led it ever since, as President and later as Chairman. A trailblazer in o%shore cobia aquaculture in Puerto Rico, he brings critical and hard"won experience to Open Blue in Panama, which will also farm cobia as its initial product. SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 such as red snapper, grouper, mahi mahi, halibut, and Chilean sea bass. Wild caught, the supply and consistency of these fish are limited. Farmed species such as barramundi, yellowtail, and cod have modest, albeit growing supply, and are well accepted in upscale markets. Current, worldwide cobia production is estimated to be Targeted market segments more than 20,000 tons. China have a strong interest in seafood leads, followed by several other that is nutritious, great tasting, Asian countries. Their products versatile, and produced in an eco" are sold in local markets across friendly manner. Open Blue will Asia, with limited exports to the have strong brands. Open Blue U.S. as frozen loins or fillets. Due Cobia will be positioned as high to high air freight costs and very quality and environmentally long ocean transit times, it is friendly, quickly establishing itself unlikely that fresh cobia from Asia as a dominant, well"recognized will ever enter the U.S. Based on brand in the upscale market. proximity, Open Blue will compete more directly with Caribbean and COMPETITION Latin America producers, Open Blue Cobia will compete estimated at less than 1,000 tons with other species of high quality, in 2008. Currently, the largest is premium"priced, fresh, white fish Marine Farms Belize. Other COBIA IS THE SPECIES THAT CURRENTLY REPRESENTS THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY. Health Benefits - Open Blue Cobia will have one of the highest levels of heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids of any seafood and will be all natural — free of hormones, pigments, pesticides and genetic modification and without detectable levels of PCB's, methyl mercury, or other harmful contaminants. Limited Competition At present, there are few reliable, sustainable, environmentally friendly supplies of high quality marine white fish species. Desirable Appearance, Texture and Flavor - The flesh of cobia is white with hints of pink. When cooked, it has the mild flavor and firm texture preferred by most American consumers. ! Rapid Rate of Growth - Cobia grow to more than 11 pounds in less than 16 months, providing superior efficiency for labor and capital equipment. In contrast, farmed salmon require 24 to 36 months to reach 7 to 11 pounds. Versatility - Cobia can be grilled, broiled, baked, pan-seared, barbecued, smoked, and served raw as sushi, sashimi and ceviche. Proven Market Appeal - Open Blue's management team produced over 80 tons of cobia, all of which was sold to target customers, at upscale pricing, despite limited marketing and sales support. PAGE 2
  • 3. OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY! SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 Volume & Margin 15,000 $4.00 12,000 $3.00 9,000 $2.00 6,000 $1.00 3,000 0 $0 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Volume (tons) Cost Price Note that Y1 volumes are being been revised to 200T due to recent acquisition. Revenue, G&A, Capex $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0 -$20,000 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Revenues Y5 Y6 Y7 G&A Y8 Y9 Y10 Capex Note that Y1 revenues are being been revised to #1m+ due to recent acquisition. Cash Flow & EBITDA $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 -$5,000 Y1 Y2 Y3 Cash Flow ! Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 EBITDA PAGE 3
  • 4. OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY! projects are planned or underway in Belize, Brazil, Panama, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Nevis, and the Bahamas. These e%orts have been quite small, lack experience, have a less sophisticated approach to marketing, and neglect brand development. Open Blue has not viewed these operations as threats. In limited cases, they can be acquisition opportunities. Currently, Open Blue is operating one of these formerly competing farms in Panama with an option to buy its assets for '1.3 million. That firm realized that it lacked the necessary expertise after it had spent '5 million. INDUSTRY TRENDS Aquaculture is the “blue revolution” of the 21st century, paralleling the 20th century’s “green revolution” in agriculture. Aquaculture is the fastest growing form of animal food production. In 2006, it contributed over 43( of the more than 106 million tons of seafood consumed around the world. Over the past two decades, many aquaculture species including salmon, tilapia, catfish, yellowtail, and shrimp have been developed into billion dollar industries. Although far from that scale, cobia aquaculture promises to come into its own. Cobia shows significant potential for an unprecedented SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 expansion due to its geographic distribution, rapid growth rate, suitability for captivity, and culinary attributes. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS & USE OF PROCEEDS Open Blue was founded in 2007 to pursue marine aquaculture opportunities internationally. Management secured two rounds of funding from Aquacopia Ventures I, LP: '215,000 in seed funding in July 2007 and an additional '650,000 in October 2008. The firm has accomplished Phase I of its plan, which included evaluation and permitting of suitable farm, port, and hatchery facilities in Panama. Initial permits for three sites with a combined production capacity of more than 10,000 tons have been secured along with property for port facilities. The Company has also strengthened both its technical and management team. Now, additional funding is required to proceed with its phased development plan. The Company seeks '6.0 million to move forward with Phase II. Use of capital from this round is '3 million for plant, property and equipment, '1 million for marketing and administration, and '1.4 million for working capital. Projections (Note that Y1 revenues are being been revised to $1m+ due to recent acquisition). Volume Production Cost Price Revenues G&A, Sales Capex Cash Flow EBITDA tons $/lb $/lb $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Y1 0 N/A N/A 0 1,034 3,046 (2,442) (1,425) Y2 538 3.32 3.87 4,166 1,769 2,750 (4,596) (2,298) Y3 1,945 2.52 3.42 13,305 1,992 4,053 691 372 Y4 3,071 2.03 3.24 19,872 2,206 1,431 2,912 3,496 Y5 4,352 1.86 3.10 27,014 2,336 2,904 5,479 6,220 Y6 6,293 1.79 3.02 37,977 2,803 2,905 6,409 9,578 Y7 7,842 1.75 2.98 46,690 3,364 5,375 10,459 12,051 Y8 9,019 1.74 3.01 54,324 4,037 3,405 13,776 14,640 Y9 10,371 1.68 2.95 61,255 4,643 2,505 15,937 17,052 Y1 0 ! 11,927 1.64 2.94 70,015 5,339 2,575 18,873 20,298 PAGE 4
  • 5. OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY! SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 PHASED DEVELOPMENT Phase 1 July 2007 to Today Open Blue established the business platform through permits, leases, land purchase, and detailed resource planning. The Company strengthened its management team and expanded administration. A troubled farm is being acquired and its successful turnaround is already underway, with approximately 45,000 fish are in the water. The largest will be harvested this winter. Phase II Year 1 to Year 2 Open Blue develops its production capacity and captures market opportunities. The elements of a vertically integrated aquaculture business are put in Phase I Y0 II place. Aggressive investment in infrastructure, capacity, and the development of the market and brand are a quick push to profitability and dominance. Phase III Year 2 to Year 3 Open Blue continues to grow, diversify, and integrate, while improving e&ciencies. Phase IV Year 4 and beyond Open Blue continues to grow and diversify organically, while capitalizing on strategic opportunities. It boldly introduces new species and develops new sales channels outside of the U.S. III Y1 Y2 IV Y3 Y4 + Funding Real Estate Panama Team* Infrastructure & Capacity* First Stocking* First Harvest & Sales Brand Development Cash Flow Positive New Species ** New Markets ** Organic Growth & Strategic Acquisitions ** * Pristine Oceans transaction ** not included in financial projections ! PAGE 5
  • 6. OPEN BLUE SEA FARMS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY! Non-Disclosure Agreement This Business Plan is neither an o%er to sell nor solicitation of an o%er to buy shares of common stock. An o%er can be made only by a private limited o%ering within the guidelines of Section 4#2$ of the Securities Act, Rule 506 of Regulation D. Information contained in this Business Plan is based upon company estimates, plans, and projections. No warranties are expressed or implied, about the accuracy of the data, though every reasonable e%ort has been made to verify the data contained herein. No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied, on a specific return on investment. If you have any questions about this Business Plan you should see a professional advisor not limited to your attorney and/or CPA. There can be no assurance that Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC will raise the required amount of capital. Therefore, in the event Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC is unsuccessful, all funds being held in escrow will be returned no later than six months from the date of notification. Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC has not authorized anyone to give any information ! or make any representation about the o%ering that di%ers from, or adds to, the information in this Business Plan or the documents that are publicly filed with the SEC. Therefore, if anyone does give you di%erent or additional information, you should not rely on it. The delivery of this Business Plan does not mean that there have not been any changes in Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC's condition since the date of this Business Plan. If you are in a jurisdiction where it is unlawful to o%er to purchase or exercise the securities o%ered by this Business Plan, or if you are a person to whom it is unlawful to direct such activities, then the o%er presented by this Business Plan does not extend to you. This Business Plan speaks only as of its date except where it indicates that another date applies. Documents that are incorporated by reference in this Business Plan speak only as of their date, except where they specify that other dates apply. The information in this Business Plan may not be complete and may be changed. This Business Plan is not an o%er to purchase or exercise these securities and it is not soliciting an o%er to purchase or exercise these securities in any state where the purchase or exercise is not permitted. SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 This Business Plan is copyrighted and the sole property of Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC. It contains information that is proprietary and confidential. Dissemination in whole or in part, any form or medium, is strictly prohibited and unlawful unless authorized in writing by an officer of Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC. This copy must be returned immediately to Open Blue Sea Farms, LLC upon request. PAGE 6