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.