ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. discovers, validates, and develops high-value seafloor mineral resources. The company aims to provide access to critical resources and operates with a focus on environmental responsibility. Odyssey Marine Exploration has a diversified mineral portfolio, which includes projects it controls and other projects where it is a minority owner and service provider. The company continuously seeks new assets through its proprietary "Global Prospectivity Program" to acquire appropriate rights. Its development strategy prioritizes projects that meet stringent environmental responsibility and sustainability standards while benefiting host countries. Environmental protection is central to its strategic and tactical decisions. Each project follows a defined development path, which may include verifying and quantifying mineral assets, collecting baseline environmental data for permitting, conducting environmental impact studies, designing and verifying extraction systems, and defining and verifying commercial programs. Odyssey may sell equity in individual projects to fund their advancement. For nearly 30 years, the company has utilized advanced ocean technology and processes at depths up to 6,000 meters, guided by experienced ocean exploration professionals, scientists, and environmental specialists. Ocean mineral resources are seen as a potential way to diversify global supply sources for critical minerals, addressing increased demand and constraints in existing supply chains.