Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. is a deep-ocean exploration company specializing in the discovery, validation, and development of subsea mineral deposits. It provides specialized mineral exploration, project development, and marine services, focusing on critical minerals that support food security, energy transition, and supply-chain resilience. The company targets phosphorite deposits for fertilizers and polymetallic nodules containing battery metals, operating in a socially and environmentally responsible manner using innovative technologies like Autonomous Benthic Mini Landers for environmental data collection. Key projects include the ExO Phosphate project, PHOSAGMEX joint venture in Mexico's Exclusive Economic Zone for fertilizer supply, equity interests with CIC Limited and Ocean Minerals LLC in the Cook Islands' EEZ for nodules, and pursuits on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf for heavy mineral sands rich in titanium, zirconium, rare earth elements, and phosphate. Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. works with governments in Exclusive Economic Zones to identify and advance these resources, emphasizing sustainable practices and alignment with global priorities in agriculture, clean energy, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, it maintains a diversified portfolio across multiple jurisdictions.