When one ponders the diet of Mars-bound astonauts, oysters don't often come to mind... but they should. As it turns out, the plucky bivalves have much to offer space voyagers, including water filtration and a ready source of protein. Jacob Scoccimerra, formerly of Nanoracks and now with Monolith Space, initiated a research project with students from the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, to design, build, and operate a closed-circuit, automated support environment for oysters in a simulated space analog. It's a fascinating discussion that may leave you hungry.

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Main Topic: Oysters in Space – Bioregenerative Life Support and Student Research

• Jacob Discusses Monolith Space and Roots in Chemical Engineering
• Origins and Environmental Role of Oysters in Water Filtration
• Applying Aquatic Organisms to Space-Based Life Support Systems
• Harrisburg University Student Collaboration and Prototype Development
• Technical and Biological Challenges of Running Aquatic Habitats in Space
• Educational Outcomes and Cross-Disciplinary Engineering Experience
• Potential Earth Applications and Insights for Aquaculture Industry
• Broader Prospects for Bioregenerative Systems in Space (e.g., other aquatic species, food sustainability)

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Jacob Scoccimerra

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