Odyssey Marine Exploration (NASDAQ:OMEX) (NASDAQ: OMEX) is a marine technology and deep-ocean exploration company specializing in the location, recovery, and preservation of underwater cultural heritage. The company employs advanced remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and proprietary seabed mapping systems to carry out high-precision surveys and recovery operations at depths exceeding 6,000 meters. Odyssey Marine’s mission centers on responsible stewardship of historic shipwrecks, valuable cargoes, and other submerged assets, combining maritime archaeology with commercially oriented salvage projects.
In addition to treasure recovery, Odyssey Marine offers a range of subsea services to support government, commercial, and scientific clients worldwide. These services include site characterization, environmental monitoring, hazard mitigation, and deep-ocean mineral prospecting. The company’s multi-disciplinary team of marine scientists, archaeologists, and engineers collaborates with regulatory bodies and academic institutions to ensure compliance with international maritime law and best practices in underwater cultural heritage management.
Founded in 1994 by marine archaeologist Gregory Stemm, Odyssey Marine Exploration is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with operational assets positioned strategically for Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Gulf of Mexico expeditions. Over its history, the company has conducted notable recoveries from wrecks such as the SS Republic and the British warship HMS Victory. Leadership under Mr. Stemm and a board comprising industry experts guides Odyssey Marine’s strategic vision, emphasizing technological innovation, historical preservation, and sustainable approaches to ocean resource exploration.
