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Seaweed Could Provide Food Security in Event of Nuclear War, Study Finds

Within 9 to 14 months of nuclear war, seaweed production could potentially meet 45% of global demand, substituting significant portions of human food, animal feed, and biofuel use.

Destroyed tree cover stand on once heavily forested slopes in southeastern Madagascar on Dec. 11, 2008. Manantenina lies barren after years of extreme deforestation to make way for agriculture that left the area unfit for crop production and the local population starving.
The Castle Bravo nuclear detonation is seen here.
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Hope You Like Seaweed, Because We'll All Be Eating It After Nuclear War (If You Survive)

Overview

  • Seaweed could become a crucial food source in the event of a nuclear war, according to a new study.
  • The study found that seaweed, due to its resilience and ability to grow in a range of conditions, could survive a nuclear winter and contribute significantly to global food security.
  • Within 9 to 14 months of nuclear war, seaweed production could be scaled up to provide 45 percent of the global human demand, substituting 15 percent of human food, 10 percent of animal feed, and 50 percent of the global biofuel use.
  • The study also highlighted that seaweed is incredibly nutritious, containing basic carbs, proteins, and fats, along with nutrients like magnesium, zinc, vitamin B12, iodine, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
  • However, the study does not downplay the horrific potential of nuclear war, which could result in millions of immediate deaths, radioactive fallout, and a nuclear winter.