Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. is a deep-ocean exploration pioneer that provides access to critical mineral resources. The company uses innovative methods and cutting-edge technology to discover, validate and develop subsea mineral deposits in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Its growing project portfolio includes different mineral sets in various jurisdictions around the world. The firm focuses on the ExO Phosphate, Lihir Gold projects and Cook Island Nodule Exploration. The company was founded by Gregory P. Stemm and John C. Morris in 1994 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.