Odyssey Marine Exploration CEO to Present Critical Minerals Ocean Resource Opportunities at Emerging Growth Conference

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX), an ocean exploration pioneer engaged in the discovery, validation, and development of subsea strategic minerals that provide solutions to global challenges, today announced CEO Mark Gordon will present at the Emerging Growth Conference on September 25, 2025, at 3:10 PM EST.

Registration for the Emerging Growth Conference is available here. An archived webcast will be posted on EmergingGrowth.com and the Emerging Growth YouTube Channel. Mr. Gordon will provide an update on Odyssey’s portfolio of projects and discuss the increasing recognition of ocean resources within the U.S. critical minerals strategy.

“U.S. interest in critical minerals continues to accelerate, driven by a mix of public–private investment, government initiatives, and a drive toward expedited permitting pathways—including for ocean resources—that are moving from policy to action,” said Mark Gordon, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Odyssey Marine Exploration. “As a U.S.-based, publicly traded company, Odyssey is uniquely positioned: we’re one of the few pure-play public avenues for direct exposure to ocean resources, we bring a diversified subsea portfolio, and we’re qualified by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to hold marine minerals leases.”

To translate this momentum into strategic opportunities that create long-term value for shareholders, Odyssey has reduced debt and bolstered liquidity since the start of 2025. Since Odyssey’s most recent quarterly report, noteholders have converted approximately $2.35 million of debt into approximately two million shares of the company’s common stock. Including prior activity, total promissory note conversions equal $12.0 million—more than 60% of the original $20.0 million principal of the notes. This strengthened position will allow us to capitalize on emerging opportunities in ocean resource exploration.

Mark Gordon also recently participated in the Water Tower Research Small-Cap Spotlight Symposium: “Critical Elements Mining & Processing: A Matter of National Security.” The symposium convened industry leaders to address:

• Global demand trends and supply chain bottlenecks.
• National security implications of reducing dependence on China.
• Building U.S. and allied processing capacity through capital, regulation, and workforce development.
• Actionable steps to accelerate domestic production of critical materials.

The full episode is available on Apple, Spotify, and the WTR website.

About the Emerging Growth Conference

The Emerging Growth conference is an effective way for public companies to present and communicate their new products, services and other major announcements to the investment community from the convenience of their office, in a time efficient manner.

The Conference focus and coverage includes companies in a wide range of growth sectors, with strong management teams, innovative products & services, focused strategy, execution, and the overall potential for long term growth. Its audience includes potentially tens of thousands of Individual and Institutional investors, as well as Investment advisors and analysts.

All sessions will be conducted through video webcasts and will take place in the Eastern time zone.

About Odyssey Marine Exploration

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX) is a global leader in ocean exploration with over 30 years of experience. The company is committed to the sustainable and responsible discovery, validation, and advancement of seafloor critical mineral projects, including polymetallic nodules for battery metals and subsea phosphate deposits for fertilizers. Offering comprehensive research, marine operations, and regulatory compliance support, Odyssey works with governments and seafloor rights holders worldwide. Odyssey develops its projects in collaboration with a global network of partners, academics, and industry professionals who share its commitment to environmentally sound solutions for obtaining minerals that address present and future global challenges. Learn more at www.odysseymarine.com.

Forward Looking Information

Odyssey Marine Exploration believes the information set forth in this Press Release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. Certain factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements are set forth in "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025. The financial and operating projections as well as estimates of mining assets are based solely on the assumptions developed by Odyssey that it believes are reasonable based upon information available to Odyssey as of the date of this release. All projections and estimates are subject to material uncertainties and should not be viewed as a prediction or an assurance of actual future performance. The validity and accuracy of Odyssey's projections will depend upon unpredictable future events, many of which are beyond Odyssey's control and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that Odyssey's assumptions will prove true or that its projected results will be achieved.