Odyssey Marine Exploration (NASDAQ:OMEX) is a deep-ocean exploration company that specializes in locating, assessing, and developing subsea resources. Its activities include marine archaeology, shipwreck exploration, underwater surveying, and the recovery of historically and commercially significant materials from the seafloor.
The company uses remotely operated vehicles, geophysical survey systems, advanced mapping technologies, and other specialized marine equipment to investigate deep-water sites. In addition to shipwreck projects, Odyssey has pursued opportunities involving seabed mineral resources, including phosphate and other deposits, through exploration, resource evaluation, and potential project development.
Founded in 1994 and based in Tampa, Florida, Odyssey has conducted projects in international waters and in multiple regions, including the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. The company is known for its work on the SS Gairsoppa shipwreck, from which it recovered silver, as well as its involvement in the exploration of other historically significant wrecks. Mark Gordon serves as the company's chief executive officer.
