Methodology
The research examines peer-reviewed research on seaweed farming that has
been published in conference papers, book chapters, reports, academic
journals, and books. The following databases were used as data sources:
Google Scholar; Web of Science; Scopus, PubMed; Wiley Online Library,
Science Direct; Taylor and Francis online; Sarge Publishing. The major
search took place between April and June of 2021. The benefits of
seaweeds in WIO were the topic and scope of this literature review. A
review of the literature was conducted on papers containing information
on nutritional values, medicinal, bioactives, and seaweeds farming.
Search criteria involved multiple combination of search terms and among
keywords linked to seaweed farming. Also, those linked to WIO and other
parts of the world for references.