Women and children gather seaweed and shellfish along the coast at low tide. Road between Mikea to Tulear, Madagascar. 23 October 2022.



Seaweed is a valuable resource in Madagascar, where it is used as a food, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of income. It is rich in nutrients and commonly consumed as a snack or added to dishes and is also used as a natural seasoning in some traditional dishes. It is also harvested and sold for use in cosmetics, fertilizers, and animal feed, and is a significant contributor to the Madagascar economy and a source of employment and income.