seriously, yes. you can use your favorite search engine using the keyword “spirulina”. btw, i run a mars community on lemmy: !mars@discuss.tchncs.de
I made a post about this topic here: discuss.tchncs.de/post/43746168
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cute_noker@feddit.dk 2 months agoVery cool. Does anyone research this stuff
gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 2 months ago
gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 2 months ago
me
cute_noker@feddit.dk 2 months ago
Thank you Gandalf, when will it hit the shelves?
gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 2 months ago
it’s already hitting the shelves. it’s used as a feedstock for multiple animal farms (mostly fish), and it’s also used as a dietary supplement for human consumption in the US. Source
Although i gotta admit, it has its issues. It is frequently contaminated with traces of toxins, which makes it a bit hazardous. It would need genetic engineering IMO before it can be used at larger scales. But the idea is there, and it’s actively researched by a lot of parties, including space agencies.