Knowledge on the seaweeds of eastern Sorsogon in the Philippines is uneven. Not only is eastern Sorsogon among the areas of high seaweed diversity but locals there have interacted with seaweeds for ages. Despite seaweeds’ assumed importance to Sorsoganon, ethnobotanical records are missing. In this study, we documented the traditional knowledge on seaweed use and determined the rate of knowledge transmission among the locals of eastern Sorsogon. Vernacular names and modes of preparation were given of the 12 identified species bearing culinary and medicinal importance. Ten species were eaten while three were used therapeutically. Based on ethnobotanical indices, Caulerpa chemnitzia ecad turbinata and Gelidiella acerosa were the most important seaweeds. The least cited was Caulerpa racemosa. Our study demonstrated that most of the seaweed resources in eastern Sorsogon remain largely untapped, as the identified ethnotaxa were only about 5% of the total seaweed species diversity reported for the area. The seaweed knowledge in eastern Sorsogon appeared to be homogenous across age groups with primary sources of knowledge biased towards female relatives (mothers and grandmothers) and to children as inheritors. Cessation of seaweed knowledge may come at a potential cost, as a significant fraction of the population did not transmit their knowledge to others. Our study furthered the interest in providing sophisticated resource management recommendations that consider the relationships of traditional and scientific knowledge of seaweed selection and use in eastern Sorsogon and beyond.

Richard V. Dumilag

Teresa Haide R. Belgica

Lynn C. Mendoza

Janet M. Hibay

Abel E. Arevalo

Mark Ariel D. Malto

Elden G. Orgela

Mabille R. Longavela

Laurence Elmer H. Corral

Ruby D. Olipany

Caesar Franz C. Ruiz

Cynthia B. Mintu

Benilda O. Laza

Mae H. San Pablo

Jinky D. Bailon

Leny D. Berdin

Franklin P. Calaminos

Sheryll A. Gregory

Annie T. Omoto

Vivien L. Chua

Lawrence M. Liao

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The journal "Algae" is published by the Korean Society of Phycology and aims to provide timely publication of original works related to algae. It covers a wide range of topics, including phylogenetics and taxonomy, ecology and population biology, physiology and biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, biotechnology, and applied phycology. Only manuscripts that provide original information on taxonomy (e.g., new combinations), ecology, or biogeography will be considered for publication, rather than those that merely have local relevance. Submissions can take the form of original research articles, research notes, review articles, and book reviews.

《Algae》是由韩国藻类学会出版的期刊，致力于及时发布有关藻类的原创研究。该期刊涵盖了系统发育与分类学、生态学与种群生物学、生理学与生物化学、细胞与分子生物学、生物技术及应用藻类学等多个领域的文章。仅在提供了有关分类学（例如新组合）、生态学或生物地理学的原创信息时，清单或等效手稿才会被考虑出版，而不仅仅是当地相关性。投稿形式包括原创研究文章、研究笔记、评论文章和书评。

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Seaweed ethnobotany of eastern Sorsogon, Philippines

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Seaweed ethnobotany of eastern Sorsogon, Philippines

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