The Acadian Seaplants Story Established in 1981, Acadian Seaplants is a family-owned business that revolutionized the seaweed industry in Canada and around the world. Over forty years later, Acadian is the world leader in marine plant products for people, animals and plants. With employees in seventeen countries, Acadian is a fully-integrated, biotechnology manufacturer of premium agricultural products for animals and plants, cultivated sea-vegetables and functional ingredients derived from select species of marine plants. The Seaweed Specialists Acadian is an ardent guardian of the marine environment. Decades of research has proven that properly managed, seaweeds are a rapidly renewable marine resource. A pioneer in hand-harvesting technologies that protect the habitat, Acadian is a recognized global leader in the sustainable management of the seaweed resource. Acadian’s products are also eco-efficient, eco-friendly and Acadian is committed to energy efficiency and waste reduction at all stages of manufacturing. Product Excellence Backed by over 40 years of extensive, global scientific research, Acadian products are exported to over 80 countries around the world. Unequalled in science, customer support, and delivering products with proven results, Acadian has two divisions - Acadian Plant Health™ and Human and Animal Wellness™. Both of these divisions have one thing in common – they improve health, productivity and sustainability.