ABSTRACT
Seaweeds are considered a rich source of structurally different bioactive metabolites endowed with different biological activities. They have received more attention because of their potential activities, such as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant properties. Besides, they were highly coveted in agricultural, biomedical, and environmental domains. This current view leads to emphasize the importance of bioactive molecules derived from macroalgae. The development of these newly discovered molecules offers a promising future and prospects for biotechnological exploitation regarding their large spectrum of activities. Several research projects to highlight recent activities, in particular anti-obesity, anti-leishmanial, anti-malarial, and antiviral, are currently based on the exploration of seaweeds bioactive metabolites. In fact, it is the responsibility of applied scientific research, to promote sustainable development and to work on raising awareness on the different ways of developing and exploring these biological resources while proposing alternative solutions to the overexploitation of these capitals.
