Scientists Propose Lunar Vault to Preserve Endangered Species

A team suggests using the Moon's cold, shadowed craters for a biorepository to safeguard biodiversity from Earth's threats.

The proposed lunar biorepository would store cryopreserved samples of Earth's most at-risk species.
Scientists highlight the Moon's permanently shadowed regions as ideal for long-term biological preservation.
Challenges include space transportation, radiation protection, and international collaboration for the project.
Initial tests involve the starry goby fish to develop cryopreservation protocols.
The lunar vault aims to protect biodiversity from climate change, natural disasters, and geopolitical conflicts.