The Margenes

The Margenes is a mid-20th century science fiction short story by Miriam Allen De Ford that examines the emergence of a new organism along California's beaches. These margenes are discovered to be a highly nutritious food source, presenting potential solutions to global malnutrition. The narrative addresses themes of economic upheaval and societal transformation, highlighting the unpredictable nature of human dependence on new resources. De Ford's work contributes to the genre by exploring human-alien encounters and the implications of scientific discovery.