The 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), brought together leaders across offshore energy and maritime sectors. Odyssey Director of Marine Mineral Research Mark Mussett shares reflections from this year’s conference, including insights from the SME and IMMS technical sessions and the increasing collaboration taking place across industry, government, academia, and technology development. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ec7rWgZk #OTC2026 #MarineMinerals #CriticalMinerals #OffshoreEnergy #DeepSeaMining #SupplyChains
Odyssey Marine Exploration
Research Services
Tampa, Florida 5,027 followers
Experts in the field of deep-ocean exploration.
About us
The future is deep and Odyssey Marine Exploration knows how to get there. At the core of Odyssey’s DNA is the ocean. It’s not just where we work but it’s where we see the future. Odyssey Marine Exploration (NasdaqCM: OMEX) provides access to critically needed subsea mineral resources in an environmentally responsible way. We are developing a diverse portfolio of projects in various mineral sets and jurisdictions around the globe. The subsea mineral industry is poised to fill the growing global demand for minerals. Offshore mineral exploration provides an environmentally sound and socially responsible alternative method for obtaining vital resources needed to support technology, infrastructure and other critical aspects of our everyday lives.
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http://www.odysseymarine.com
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- Research Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- Tampa, Florida
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- Public Company
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- 1994
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As global demand accelerates for critical minerals needed for electrification, AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and energy security, the conversation is shifting from whether more mining is required to where and how those resources can be responsibly sourced. We believe the future is deep. #DeepSeaMining #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #SupplyChains
Deep-sea mining may become one of the defining resource debates of the 21st century. Beneath 4,000–6,000 metres of Pacific Ocean sit vast polymetallic nodule fields containing billions of tonnes of manganese and hundreds of millions of tonnes of nickel, copper and cobalt — metals essential for electrification, AI infrastructure, defence systems and the modern industrial economy. Meanwhile, ore grades on land are falling, mines are becoming larger and more environmentally intensive, and supply chains are increasingly concentrated in a handful of countries. So the real question is no longer whether we need more mining. It is where that mining happens. Part I of my new deep-sea mining primer explores: • What deep-sea mining actually is • The different types of seabed mineral deposits • The history of exploration in the deep ocean • Why the Clarion–Clipperton Zone matters • The geopolitical battle over regulation and control • Why countries like China, Japan and the US are moving aggressively into the sector • And why the debate is fundamentally about the future of critical mineral supply chains Tomorrow in Part II, I’ll tackle the environmental debate directly: • The reality of abyssal ecosystems • Sediment plumes and biodiversity concerns • How deep-sea mining compares to terrestrial mining impacts • What we already do to the oceans today • Whether deep-sea mining could meet global environmental standards • And the broader moral argument from a mineral-imperative perspective Because this debate is no longer theoretical. It sits at the intersection of energy, industrial policy, geopolitics, environment and the future material foundations of civilisation itself. #DeepSeaMining #CriticalMinerals #Mining #EnergyTransition #Nickel #Copper #Cobalt #RareEarths #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #MineralImperative Peter H Jantzen Mike Regan Granger Whitelaw Ronen (Ro) Lazarovitch Nick Davis Kenneth Wong Marie Bourrel-McKinnon Gerard Barron Peter Tom Jones Marta Rivera Muñoz
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This week, our team was at the AGU Ocean Sciences / MOS Conference in Glasgow. Odyssey's Marine Geologist Max Kaufmann presented a poster on seafloor mapping and applied marine geology. The work generated meaningful discussion around practical, data‑driven approaches to understanding the deep ocean—with particular interest in speed, usability, and real‑world application. As governments and industry look to strengthen supply‑chain resilience and resource security, ocean minerals represent an important opportunity to pair rigorous science with responsible, well‑regulated development - and we are prepared to support that work! #AGU #OceanSciences #SeafloorMapping #MarineGeology #DeepOcean #AppliedScience
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The last 72 hours have brought a wave of major policy announcements that are reshaping how the United States and its allies secure the critical minerals that power agriculture, advanced manufacturing, defense systems, and clean technologies. These developments directly align with Odyssey’s long‑term strategic vision and reinforce the relevance of our potential project portfolio. As an early mover with advanced, de‑risked assets, Odyssey is strongly positioned to support U.S. and allied efforts to build secure mineral supply chains. Read More of our insights on our new blog https://lnkd.in/e9pSpX-B
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Thank you to American Council for Capital Formation for convening a timely and substantive discussion on the future of #OffshoreCriticalMinerals. The ACCF Offshore Critical Minerals Forum brought together leaders from government and industry to move the conversation beyond why offshore minerals matter—and toward how we unlock pragmatic, durable pathways for capital formation, exploration, and responsible development. Especially timely was the Development Opportunities & Challenges panel, moderated by National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito, which brought together the leaders of the companies actively doing the work to advance ocean minerals—including Odyssey Marine Exploration CEO Mark D. Gordon. At Odyssey Marine Exploration, we’re proud to help move this industry from discussion to execution—drawing on more than three decades of science‑led offshore experience to advance responsible mineral exploration, data collection, and project development. If development is done right, it takes time. That’s why the time to act is now—to explore, study, and prepare today so these resources are available when they are critically needed. We appreciate ACCF’s leadership in creating a forum focused not on obstacles, but on solutions—and on aligning policy, investment, and action to strengthen America’s offshore mineral future. #OffshoreCriticalMinerals #OceanResources #SupplyChainSecurity #EnergyAndMaterials #NationalSecurity #ResponsibleDevelopment
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Today marks a meaningful milestone not just for Odyssey, but for America’s long-term resource security and economic resilience. Our unsolicited request for a U.S. offshore mineral lease sale is now moving forward as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has initiated the formal review process. #CriticalMinerals #OceanExploration #ResourceSecurity #SustainableFuture https://lnkd.in/eJ69A5y7
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In case you missed it, Odyssey Marine Exploration CEO Mark Gordon joined Emerging Growth yesterday to discuss our strategy, project pipeline, and recent milestones. 🚢⚙️🌊 You can watch the full replay here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g2Q4JCcz #OdysseyMarineExploration #OMEX #EmergingGrowth #CriticalMinerals #OceanResources
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📢 Join Us December 10 at 4:10 PM ET We are pleased to share that Mark Gordon, Chairman & CEO of Odyssey Marine Exploration, will be presenting at the Emerging Growth Conference on Tuesday, December 10 at 4:10 PM Eastern Time. This live, interactive event allows shareholders, analysts, and the broader investment community to hear directly from Mark and submit question. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eaHQh-rE If you can’t attend live, a replay will be available following the event on EmergingGrowth.com and their YouTube channel. #OdysseyMarineExploration #CriticalMinerals #InvestorRelations #EmergingGrowthConference #OMEX #Phosphate
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Just wrapping up this year’s Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) in St. Pete Beach. where global regulators, scientists, and industry leaders showcased real advancements in responsible seabed mineral exploration and development. Odyssey was proud to contribute to the dialogue. Our presentation, delivered by Geologist Max Kaufmann and Director of Marine Mineral Research Mark Mussett demonstrated how advanced multibeam sonar analysis can improve seafloor mapping, reduce uncertainty, and inform sustainable resource planning. The takeaway was clear: technology, science, and environmental stewardship are aligning to make responsible offshore mineral development possible — and Odyssey is helping lead that progress. Learn more about our approach to advancing U.S. and global ocean resource opportunities: www.odysseymarine.com #BlueEconomy #CriticalMinerals #MarineExploration #Sustainability #Innovation #UMC2025 #OdysseyMarine
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We’re pleased to share our Q3 2025 results and exciting strategic progress at Odyssey Marine Exploration. Highlights: Concessions confirmed: A Mexican court issued orders annulling the earlier cancellations of our subsidiary’s concessions, thereby restoring the legal validity of the concessions. Subject to the court’s resolution of certain concession-fee matters, the concessions will be assigned to PHOSAGMEX, our Mexican joint venture with Capital Latinoamericano (CapLat), which is focused on strengthening North American fertilizer supply and sustainable agricultural practices. U.S. request for a lease sale submitted: Advanced our U.S. strategy with the submission of an unsolicited request for a lease sale to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for a Mid-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf area prospective for phosphate, titanium, zirconium and rare earth elements—aligning directly with U.S. resource-security priorities. Technical execution in the Cook Islands: Deployed two Autonomous Benthic Mini Landers (ABMLs) in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone to collect geophysical and environmental data at 5,000 meters’ depth—demonstrating our technical and scientific leadership in deep-ocean resource exploration. Balance sheet simplified: $20.0 million of the Company’s debt was converted into common stock, eliminating all the outstanding obligations under our promissory notes and enhancing liquidity. Industry engagement: Joined the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), the leading trade association representing the U.S. offshore energy and ocean industries, expanding Odyssey’s platform for collaboration, policy dialogue, and responsible development across the offshore economy. https://lnkd.in/eiJuAeQS #phosphate #criticalminerals #OMEX #OdysseyMarine