Waterborne pathogenic bacteria, including faecal indicator bacteria and potentially
pathogenic Vibrio, are a global concern for diseases transmitted through water. A systematic …

Eucheumatoid seaweeds, encompassing the genera Kappaphycus and Eucheuma, are
widely cultivated globally, particularly in tropical regions. However, ice-ice disease (IID) …

One of the problems in Kappaphycus farming is the slow growth in some farms due to
nutrient insufficiency caused by overstocking. In the southern Philippines, most seaweed …

Inorganic nutrient enrichment (INE) is an emerging practice among seaweed farmers in
Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines, as a response to the slow seaweed growth and as …

Since its initial report in the Philippines in 1981, ice-ice disease (IID) remains a substantial
threat to the sustainability of eucheumatoid seaweed production. However, comprehensive …

Seaweed, a valuable marine resource widely cultivated worldwide, can be vulnerable to
stress and microbiome alterations, resulting in the decay of seaweeds and substantial …

Eucheumatoid seaweed farming (ESF) is an important enterprise that provides livelihood
opportunities for tropical coastal communities. In this work, we surveyed the current practices …

Eucheumatoid farming is among the most popular source of livelihood for coastal dwellers,
especially in the southern Philippines. Kappaphycus and Eucheuma are the two major …

Eucheumatoid seaweed farmers face a confluence of challenges emanating from presumed
nutrient deficiency due to over-cropping, leading to low yields and frequent ice-ice disease …

Determination of heavy metals is enormously important to determine the condition of the
aquatic environment in terms of chemical pollution. In this study, a preliminary determination …