How many algae are you going to score after you complete co-op? Assuming the Human player makes it its a net 2 point gain. Or are you going to do the elevator to put the algae directly into the net?
It honestly depends on the other alliances strategy. If the human player isn’t doing too great I don’t see why you wouldn’t just process the algae for a net of +6 and have a chance to get the ball back if they miss. In other situations if you can place it in the net fast enough for a net gain of +4 without worrying about the human player it’s worth it.