 Several health benefits have been reported for "Caulerpa lentillifera" including diabetes and lipid lowering properties.The pond cultivation of "C. lentillifera" has been very successful on Mactan Island, Cebu, in the central Philippines, with markets in Cebu and Manila.About 400 ha of ponds are under cultivation, producing 12–15 tonnes of fresh seaweed per hectare per year.