Research­project A-1
Spirulina
Polynesia
Citizen Science Research Project Spirulina Research Team Member Stefanie Holzer FightsGlobal Hunger and Poverty
Stephanie Holzer
Carbon Biotec
Citizen Science Research Topic Spirulina Research Team Member Tassilo Küpper Fights for Environmental Protection and Biodiversity
Tassilo Küpper
Carbon Biotec

Carbon Biotech dedicates itself to positively impacting the health of people and the planet by providing the highest quality protein for the 21st century.

What drives us

Global demand for animal protein is continuing to grow rapidly due to population growth and the changing culinary habits of an emerging middle class. While this is happening, climate change is increasingly threatening everyone's food and water security. Animal agriculture alone cannot sustainably meet future food needs.

What we are doing

Based on extensive research, we will be able to introduce a revolutionary method for producing a novel protein source based on the microalgae Spirulina, while at the same time actively removing CO2 from the atmosphere.

In this way, we will be able to tap into the fast-growing alternative protein market, targeting the meat, dairy and egg protein markets, which are currently estimated to reach one trillion dollars by 2025.

Book trip for Citizen Science research project Spirulina Polynesia research with scientists for knowledge transfer for lay people
Spirulina is a genus of cyanobacteria (formerly called "blue-green algae"). Up to 35 species are distinguished (e.g. Arthrospira platensis, Arthrospira fusiformis, Arthrospira maxima), but it is unclear whether more of the 35 species exist, since Spirulina changes its shape depending on the nutrient content and pH of the water.

Research project A-1 is searching for more Spirulina species in Polynesia.
Research­project A-1
Spirulina
Polynesia
Fiktives Reisedatum 03.02.23 - 17.02.23
Fiktives Reisedatum 17.02.23 - 03.03.23
Fiktives Reisedatum 03.03.23 - 17.03.23