Literature review: potential and opportunities for the development of seaweed agro-industry

Abstract

Abstract Seaweed is a valuable agricultural commodity found in coastal and marine areas. The practice of seaweed cultivation is the livelihood of the coastal community. Today, seaweed is still traded in the form of raw materials, so the value is low. This article aims to provide an overview of the potential and future opportunities for seaweed agroindustry development. This study is qualitative research. The data collected is secondary data, obtained from a variety of literature related to the potential and development of seaweed. This review used a 5-step approach in analyzing articles namely 1) Database selection, 2) Keyword selection, 3) Article collection, 4) Inclusion/Exclusion criteria, and 5) Reviewing selected articles sea based on the highest value-added. Agroindustry that have the opportunity to develop is processed food. Processed foods have high value-added with low technology levels. Processed food can be produced by cultivating farmers to increase income. The results of this study can be used as information and reference for further research.