ABSTRACT

Marine species particularly seaweeds and fish have been used to cure several diseases and have shown numerous health benefits. Marine-based remedies are safe, potent, and cheaper contributing to consumer’s health longevity and beauty. This chapter emphasizes on the consumption of seaweeds (mainly marine algae and fish) as a rich source of bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antitumor, antiviral, anti-obesity, cardio-protective, antiosteoporosis, and skin whitening properties.