Our Scans · Algae · Weekly Summary

• Several high-profile HAB-related developments have emerged in 2026, signaling that 2026 could be one of the most consequential seasons on record for harmful algae in North America. Attogene
• In 2025, expect to see skincare powered by lab-grown collagen, algae extracts, and peptides that mimic your skin's natural chemistry. Glow Steady
• Last year, 96,000 metric tons of the smelly algae were collected on state beaches, and officials expect an increase of 25% to 30% in 2026. Mexico News Daily
• Alternative proteins (AP), including any protein-rich ingredients sourced from plants, insects, fungi, algae, or animal cells, present an opportunity for the consumption of protein-dense foods with a lower environmental impact than conventional livestock products. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Cargill's entry into algae represents a strategic bet by one of the world's largest agricultural companies (private, family-owned for 150+ years) that microscopic organisms will play a major role in future protein supply. TNTM
• By 2026, outbreaks of toxic blue-green algae in freshwater reservoirs used for drinking water will be more common. ENVIRONMENT GLOBAL WARMING
• Orange-scented algae could become an unexpected weapon against the world's growing microplastic pollution crisis. ScienceDaily
• The Moon - unlike Mars - does not have an atmosphere to supply carbon dioxide for growing algae, so the house-inflating fungi might have to be fed sawdust from Earth. Big Think
• AlgaEurope will launch a Partner Country initiative in 2026 with the goal of enhancing global industry participation, fostering international collaboration, and establishing a formal framework for sustained cooperation between Europe and the world's top algae-producing countries. International AquaFeed
• The biggest barrier is the regulations in Brazil that do not exist yet and are specific to algae ... if you are going to sell an algae biofertilizer, it has to have alginate, which Kappaphycus does not have. The Fish Site
• Some fast-growing organisms, like algae, might thrive in the short term. ScienceDaily

Last updated: 15 July 2026