From the tiniest shrimps to blue whales the largest living animal on earth algae has been the staple of the sea for eons. There’s estimated to be 30,000 to 1 million species of algae on earth and it’s extremely nutrient dense (60% protein, omega fats and Vitamin B). Think one of the hottest unicorn superfoods: Spirulina! 

Algae sets the foundation for the future of our (sea)food supply. Large fish eat small fish that feed on microorganisms like algae in order to grow – eating smaller allows us to remove a step from the food chain and reduce the amount of energy lost in the process. They’re extremely efficient and easier to farm: it grows 10x faster than terrestrial plants, requires no freshwater and minimal fertilizer, and takes about 1% of land needed of other food; actually benefit from more CO2 and warmer waters which in turns boost the population of their direct predators.