10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019

or

☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number 001-31895

ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	84-1018684
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5215 W. Laurel Street, Tampa, Florida 33607

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(813) 876-1776

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  ☒    NO  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one).

Large accelerated filer:	☐	Accelerated filer:	☐
Non-accelerated filer:	☐	Smaller reporting company:	☒
Emerging growth company:	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the exchange act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.0001 par value	OMEX	NASDAQ Capital Market

The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $.0001 par value, as of May 3, 2019 was 9,222,199.

		Page No.
Part I:	Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements:
	Consolidated Balance Sheets		3
	Consolidated Statements of Operations		4
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity / (Deficit)		5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		6
	Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements		7 – 25
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		26 – 38
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		38
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		38
Part II:	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		38
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		38
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		38
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		38
Item 6.	Exhibits		39
Signatures			40

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	Unaudited March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,218,116		$	2,786,832
Restricted cash		10,135			10,135
Accounts receivable and other, net		758,491			789,421
Other current assets		545,846			1,016,136
Total current assets		2,532,588			4,602,524
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Equipment and office fixtures		10,859,409			11,033,536
Accumulated depreciation		(10,808,027	)		(10,915,557	)
Total property and equipment		51,382			117,979
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Investment in unconsolidated entity		973,159			752,667
Total non-current assets		973,159			752,667
Total assets	$	3,557,129		$	5,473,170
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$	3,115,212		$	2,772,423
Accrued expenses		10,557,654			9,804,546
Loans payable		29,605,457			29,448,988
Total current liabilities		43,278,323			42,025,957
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Deferred income and revenue participation rights		3,818,750			4,643,750
Total long-term liabilities		3,818,750			4,643,750
Total liabilities		47,097,073			46,669,707
Commitments and contingencies (NOTE G)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT)
Preferred stock – $.0001 par value; 24,984,166 shares authorized; none outstanding		—			—
Common stock – $.0001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 9,222,199 and 9,222,199 issued and outstanding		922			922
Additional paid-in capital		218,016,953			217,993,953
Accumulated (deficit)		(241,050,232	)		(239,882,346	)
Total stockholders’ equity/(deficit) before non-controlling interest		(23,032,357	)		(21,887,471	)
Non-controlling interest		(20,507,587	)		(19,309,066	)
Total stockholders’ equity/(deficit)		(43,539,944	)		(41,196,537	)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity/(deficit)	$	3,557,129		$	5,473,170

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS—Unaudited

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
REVENUE
Recovered cargo sales and other	$	282,178		$	15,738
Expedition		512,749			495,997
Total revenue		794,927			511,735
OPERATING EXPENSES
Marketing, general and administrative		1,309,350			1,448,207
Operations and research		1,721,343			1,020,768
Total operating expenses		3,030,693			2,468,975
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS		(2,235,766	)		(1,957,240	)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest expense		(959,285	)		(710,490	)
Other		828,644			26,346
Total other income (expense)		(130,641	)		(684,144	)
(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(2,366,407	)		(2,641,384	)
Income tax benefit (provision)		—			—
NET (LOSS) BEFORE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST		(2,366,407	)		(2,641,384	)
Non-controlling interest		1,198,521			896,622
NET (LOSS)	$	(1,167,886	)	$	(1,744,762	)
NET (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic and diluted (See NOTE B)	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.21	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic		9,222,199			8,466,909
Diluted		9,222,199			8,466,909

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY / (DEFICIT)—Unaudited

	Three-month Period Ended March 31, 2019
	Common stock		Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit			Non-controlling Interest			Total
December 31, 2018	$	922	$	217,993,953	$	(239,882,346	)	$	(19,309,066	)	$	(41,196,537	)
Share-based compensation		—		23,000								23,000
Net (loss)		—				(1,167,886	)		(1,198,521	)		(2,366,407	)
March 31, 2019	$	922	$	218,016,953	$	(241,050,232	)	$	(20,507,587	)	$	(43,539,944	)
	Three-month Period Ended March 31, 2018
	Common stock		Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit			Non-controlling Interest			Total
December 31, 2017	$	847	$	212,103,344	$	(234,709,910	)	$	(15,377,217	)	$	(37,982,936	)
Share-based compensation		—		103,904								103,904
Net (loss)		—				(1,744,762	)		(896,622	)		(2,641,384	)
March 31, 2018	$	847	$	212,207,248	$	(236,454,672	)	$	(16,273,839	)	$	(40,520,416	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS—Unaudited

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss before non-controlling interest	$	(2,366,407	)	$	(2,641,384	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) by operating activities:
Investment in unconsolidated entity		(220,492	)		—
Depreciation and amortization		69,099			149,340
Note payable interest accretion		156,469			36,559
Share-based compensation		23,000			103,904
Deferred income		(825,000	)		—
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable		30,930			(309,995	)
Other assets		470,290			(21,647	)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable		342,787			(30,833	)
Accrued expenses and other		857,711			704,420
NET CASH (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		(1,461,613	)		(2,009,636	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Deposit related to the future sale of marine assets		—			1,000,000
Purchase of property and equipment		(2,500	)		(9,624	)
NET CASH (USED) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES		(2,500	)		990,376
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable		—			375,000
Settlement receipts from contractual obligation		—			15,000,000
Payment of contractual obligation		—			(14,000,000	)
Repayment of debt obligations		(104,603	)		(100,870	)
NET CASH (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(104,603	)		1,274,130
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH		(1,568,716	)		254,870
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		2,786,832			1,108,193
CASH AT END OF PERIOD	$	1,218,116		$	1,363,063
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Interest paid	$	362,555		$	219,641
Income taxes paid	$	—		$	—
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Acquisition of equipment with debt	$	—		$	74,004

Non-Cash Disclosure:

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we converted $1.0 million of amounts advanced related to the contractual obligation settlement to a loan with Monaco Financial, LLC. During April 2018 the parties agreed to treat $99,366 of back rent owed by us to Monaco as part of this loan. See NOTE H

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company,” “Odyssey,” “us,” “we” or “our”) have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position as of March 31, 2019 and the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

Recent accounting pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Leases, which establishes a comprehensive lease standard under GAAP for virtually all industries. The standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase of the leased asset by the lessee. This classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right of use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. The standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. The standard will apply for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods therein, and requires modified retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. Based on management’s current understanding of this standard along with the underlying substance of our operations, management believes it will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In July 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The amendments in Part I of this Update change the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The amendments also clarify existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments. As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value as a result of the existence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, the amendments require entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. Convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features are now subject to the specialized guidance for contingent beneficial conversion features (in Subtopic 470-20, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options), including related EPS guidance (in Topic 260). The amendments in Part II of this Update recharacterize the indefinite deferral of certain provisions of Topic 480 that now are presented as pending content in the Codification, to a scope exception. Those amendments do not have an accounting effect. For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. For all other entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. Based on management’s current understanding of this new standard along with the underlying substance of our operations, management believes it will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118. The amendments in this update add various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the issuance of SEC Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) (“SAB 118”). The SEC issued SAB 118 to address concerns about reporting entities’ ability to timely comply with the accounting requirements to recognize all of the effects of the Act in the period of enactment. SAB 118 allows a reporting entity to disclose that timely determination of some or all of the income tax effects from the Act are incomplete by the due date of the financial statements and, if possible, to provide a reasonable estimate. The use of reasonable estimates, when needed, have been disclosed in NOTE B of the consolidated financial statements.

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Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the AICPA and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material effect, if any, on the Company’s financial statements.

NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding our financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity and have prepared them in accordance with our customary accounting practices.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, both domestic and international. Equity investments in which we exercise significant influence but do not control and of which we are not the primary beneficiary are accounted for using the equity method. All significant inter-company and intra-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. The results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interest are presented within equity and net income and are shown separately from the Company’s equity and net income attributable to the Company. Some of the existing inter-company balances, which are eliminated upon consolidation, include features allowing the liability to be converted into equity of a subsidiary, which if exercised, could increase the direct or indirect interest of the Company in the non-wholly owned subsidiaries.

Use of Estimates

Management used estimates and assumptions in preparing these consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were used.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

In accordance with Topic A.1. in SAB 13 as well as ASU 2019-09, Revenue from Contracts: Revenue Recognition, marine services and expedition charter revenue is recognized ratably when realized and earned as time passes throughout the contract period as defined by the terms of the agreement. Expenses related to the marine services expedition charter revenue (also referred to as “marine services” revenue) are recorded as incurred and presented under the caption “Operations and research” on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Account receivables are based on amounts billed to customers. Management has elected to record bad debts using the direct write-off method. Generally accepted accounting principles state an estimate is to be made for an allowance for doubtful accounts. The effect of using the direct write-off method, however, is not materially different from the results that would have been obtained had the allowance method been followed. If we were to have a recorded allowance, the accounts receivable would be stated net of the recorded allowance.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash include cash on hand and cash in banks. We also consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. We have $10,135 of restricted cash for collateral related to a corporate credit card program.

Long-Lived Assets

Our policy is to recognize impairment losses relating to long-lived assets in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) topic for Property, Plant and Equipment. Decisions are based on several factors, including, but not limited to, management’s plans for future operations, recent operating results and projected cash flows. Impairment losses are included in depreciation at the time of impairment.

Property and Equipment and Depreciation

Property and equipment is stated at historical cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method at rates based on the assets’ estimated useful lives which are normally between three and thirty years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over their estimated useful lives or lease term, if shorter. Items that may require major overhauls (such as engines or generators) that enhance or extend the useful life of vessel related assets qualify to be capitalized and depreciated over the useful life or remaining life of that asset, whichever was shorter. Certain major repair items required by industry standards to ensure a vessel’s seaworthiness also qualified to be capitalized and depreciated over the period of time until the next scheduled planned major maintenance for that item. All other repairs and maintenance were accounted for under the direct-expensing method and are expensed when incurred.

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Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In periods when the Company has income, the Company would calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method, if required, pursuant to ASC 260 Earnings Per Share. The two-class method was required effective with the issuance of certain senior convertible notes in the past because these notes qualified as a participating security, giving the holder the right to receive dividends should dividends be declared on common stock. Under the two-class method, earnings for a period are allocated on a pro rata basis to the common stockholders and to the holders of convertible notes based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and number of shares that could be issued upon conversion. The Company does not use the two-class method in periods when it generates a loss because the holder of the convertible notes does not participate in losses. Currently, we do not have any outstanding convertible notes that qualify as a participating security.

Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if dilutive securities and other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in our earnings. We use the treasury stock method to compute potential common shares from stock options and warrants and the if-converted method to compute potential common shares from preferred stock, convertible notes or other convertible securities. For diluted earnings per share, the Company uses the more dilutive of the if-converted method or two-class method. When a net loss occurs, potential common shares have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share and such shares are excluded from the diluted EPS calculation.

For the three-months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the weighted average common shares outstanding year-to-date were 9,222,199 and 8,466,909, respectively. For the periods in which net losses occurred, all potential common shares were excluded from diluted EPS because the effect of including such shares would be anti-dilutive.

The potential common shares in the following tables represent potential common shares calculated using the treasury stock method from outstanding options, stock awards and warrants that were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018
Average market price during the period	$	6.14	$	4.48
In the money potential common shares from options excluded		12,464		8,749
In the money potential common shares from warrants excluded		51,204		25,713

Potential common shares from out of the money options and warrants were also excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because calculation of the associated potential common shares has an anti-dilutive effect on EPS. The following table lists options and warrants that were excluded from diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended
Per share exercise price	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018
Out of the money options excluded:
$12.48		136,833		137,666
$12.84		4,167		4,167
$26.40		75,158		75,158
$39.00		—		8,333
Out of the money warrants excluded:
$7.16		700,000		—
$12.00		65,625		—
Total excluded		981,783		225,324

The weighted average equivalent common shares relating to our unvested restricted stock awards that were excluded from potential common shares in the earning per share calculation due to having an anti-dilutive effect are:

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	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018
Potential common shares from unvested restricted stock awards excluded from EPS		41,667		132,826

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing basic and diluted net income per share:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
Net income (loss)	$	(1,167,886	)	$	(1,744,762	)
Numerator, basic and diluted net income (loss) available to stockholders	$	(1,167,886	)	$	(1,744,762	)
Denominator:
Shares used in computation – basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		9,222,199			8,466,909
Common shares outstanding for basic		9,222,199			8,466,909
Additional shares used in computation – diluted:		—			—
Common shares outstanding for basic		9,222,199			8,466,909
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share		9,222,199			8,466,909
Net (loss) per share – basic	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.21	)
Net (loss) per share – diluted	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.21	)

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized.

Stock-based Compensation

Our stock-based compensation is recorded in accordance with the guidance in the ASC topic for Stock-Based Compensation (See NOTE I).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial instruments consist of cash, evidence of ownership in an entity, and contracts that both (i) impose on one entity a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial instrument to a second entity, or to exchange other financial instruments on potentially unfavorable terms with the second entity, and (ii) conveys to that second entity a contractual right (a) to receive cash or another financial instrument from the first entity, or (b) to exchange other financial instruments on potentially favorable terms with the first entity. Accordingly, our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, derivative financial instruments and mortgage and loans payable. We carry cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and mortgage and loans payable at the approximate fair market value, and, accordingly, these estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we could realize in a current market exchange. We carry derivative financial instruments at fair value as is required under current accounting standards. Redeemable preferred stock has been carried at historical cost and accreted carrying values to estimated redemption values over the term of the financial instrument.

Derivative financial instruments consist of financial instruments or other contracts that contain a notional amount and one or more underlying variables (e.g., interest rate, security price or other variable), require no initial net investment and permit net settlement. Derivative financial instruments may be free-standing or embedded in other financial instruments. Further, derivative financial instruments are initially, and subsequently, measured at fair value and recorded as liabilities or, in rare instances, assets. We generally do not use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to cash-flow, market or foreign-currency risks. However, we have entered into certain other financial instruments and contracts with features that are either (i) not afforded equity classification, (ii) embody risks not clearly and closely related to host contracts, or (iii) may be net-cash settled by the counterparty. As required by ASC 815 – Derivatives and Hedging, these instruments are required to be carried as derivative liabilities, at fair value, in our financial statements with changes in fair value reflected in our income.

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Fair Value Hierarchy

The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2. Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets), or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices that can be corroborated with observable market data, as well as quoted prices that were adjusted for security-specific restrictions.

Level 3. Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology are significant to the measurement of the fair value of assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices or non-binding broker quotes that we were unable to corroborate with observable market data.

Redeemable Preferred Stock

If we issue redeemable preferred stock instruments (or any other redeemable financial instrument), they are initially evaluated for possible classification as a liability in instances where redemption is certain to occur pursuant to ASC 480 – Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity. Redeemable preferred stock classified as a liability is recorded and carried at fair value. Redeemable preferred stock that does not, in its entirety, require liability classification is evaluated for embedded features that may require bifurcation and separate classification as derivative liabilities. In all instances, the classification of the redeemable preferred stock host contract that does not require liability classification is evaluated for equity classification or mezzanine classification based upon the nature of the redemption features. Generally, mandatory redemption requirements or any feature that could require cash redemption for matters not within our control, irrespective of probability of the event occurring, requires classification outside of stockholders’ equity. Redeemable preferred stock that is recorded in the mezzanine section is accreted to its redemption value through charges to stockholders’ equity when redemption is probable using the effective interest method. We have no redeemable preferred stock outstanding for the periods presented.

Subsequent Events

We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NOTE C – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER

Our accounts receivable consists of the following:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Trade	$	42,695	$	9,466
Related party		673,220		664,596
Other		42,576		115,359
Total accounts receivable and other	$	758,491	$	789,421

Monaco and its related affiliates owe us $614,123 and $612,498 for the periods ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, for support services and marine services rendered on their behalf. See NOTE D for further information regarding Monaco. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, we began providing services for a deep-sea mineral exploration company in which our Chairman of the Board, Greg Stemm, has a controlling and ownership interest. See NOTE D for further information. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, the company owed us $59,097 and $52,098, respectively.

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NOTE D – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Based on the economic substance of our business transactions with Monaco Financial, LLC, we consider Monaco to be an affiliated company, thus a related party. We do not own any financial interest in Monaco. We had accounts receivable from Monaco and related affiliates at March 31, 2019 of $614,123 and at December 31, 2018 of $612,498. We had general operating payables owe to Monaco at March 31, 2019 of $213,776 and at December 31, 2018 of $233,855. See NOTE H for further debt arrangements between the entities. We are currently performing marine shipwreck search and recovery services for this related party and recognized 2019 year to date revenue of approximately $0.5 million. Until October 2018, we leased our corporate office space on an annually renewable basis from Monaco at $20,080 per month; however, the building in which we lease this space was sold during October 2018 to a non-affiliate.

During 2018 we entered into a services agreement with and continue to provide services to a deep-sea mineral exploration company, CIC, LLC, that was organized and is majority owned and controlled by Greg Stemm, the Chairman of the Board for Odyssey. Mr. Stemm’s involvement with this company was disclosed to, and approved by, the Odyssey Board of Directors and legal counsel pursuant to the terms of his consulting agreement. We are providing these services pursuant to a Master Services Agreement which provides for back office services in exchange for a recurring monthly fee as well as other mineral related services on a cost-plus profit basis and will be compensated for these services with a combination of cash and equity in the company. For the 2019 year to date, we invoiced the company a total of $227,492 which was for back office technical and support services. Included in this amount is $220,492 which shall be deemed as consideration for equity units in the company. Billings related to cash amounted to $7,000 for the same period. We have the option to accept equity in lieu of the amount expected to be paid in cash. See NOTE C for related accounts receivable at March 31, 2019 and NOTE E for our investment in an unconsolidated entity.

NOTE E – INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

Neptune Minerals, Inc. (NMI)

Our current investment in NMI consists of 3,092,488 Class B Common non-voting shares and 2,612 Series A Preferred non-voting shares. These preferred shares are convertible into an aggregate of 261,200 shares of Class B non-voting common stock. Our holdings now constitute an approximate 14% ownership in NMI. At December 31, 2018, our estimated share of unrecognized NMI equity-method losses is approximately $21.3 million. We have not recognized the accumulated $21.3 million in our income statement because these losses exceeded our investment in NMI. Our investment has a carrying value of zero as a result of the recognition of our share of prior losses incurred by NMI under the equity method of accounting. We believe it is appropriate to allocate this loss carryforward of $21.3 million to any incremental NMI investment that may be recognized on our balance sheet in excess of zero because the losses occurred when they were an equity-method investment. The aforementioned loss carryforward is based on NMI’s last unaudited financial statements as of December 31, 2016. We do not believe losses NMI may have incurred from the calendar year of 2017 to current day to be material. We do not have any financial obligations to NMI, and we are not committed to provide financial support to NMI.

Although we are a shareholder of NMI, we have no representation on the board of directors or in management of NMI and do not hold any Class A voting shares. We are not involved in the management of NMI nor do we participate in their policy-making. Accordingly, we are not the primary beneficiary of NMI. As of March 31, 2019, the net carrying value of our investment in NMI was zero in our consolidated financial statements.

Chatham Rock Phosphate, Limited.

During 2012, we performed deep-sea mining exploratory services for Chatham Rock Phosphate, Ltd. (“CRP”) valued at $1,680,000. As payment for these services, CRP issued 9,320,348 ordinary shares to us. During March 2017, Antipodes Gold Limited completed the acquisition of CRP. The surviving entity is now named Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited (“CRPL”). In exchange for our 9,320,348 shares of CRP we received 141,884 shares of CPRL, which represents equity ownership of approximately 1% of the surviving entity. Since CRP was a thinly traded stock and pursuant to guidance per ASC 320: Debt and Equity Securities regarding readily determinable fair value, we believe it was appropriate to not recognize this amount as an asset nor as revenue during that period. We continue to carry the value of our investment in CPRL at zero in our consolidated financial statements.

CIC, LLC

In 2018, began providing services to a company controlled by Greg Stemm, the Chairman of the Board for Odyssey (See NOTE D for related parties). This company is pursuing deep water mining permits in foreign waters. Due to the initial structure of the company, we determined this venture to be a VIE consistent with ASU 2015-2. We have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of the VIE and, therefore, we have not consolidated this entity. Additionally, we also will record the investment under the cost method as we have determined we do not exercise significant influence over the entity. We will assess our investment for impairment annually and, if a loss in value is deemed other than temporary, an impairment charge will be recorded. At March 31, 2019, the accumulated expected investment in the entity is $973,159 which is classified as an investment in unconsolidated entity in our consolidated balance sheets. The agreements relating to the equity investment were executed in January 2019.

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We account for the investments we make in certain legal entities in which equity investors do not have (1) sufficient equity at risk for the legal entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or (2) as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk do not have either the power, through voting or similar rights, to direct the activities of the legal entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, or (3) the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the legal entity or the right to receive expected residual returns of the legal entity. These legal entities are referred to as “variable interest entities” or “VIEs.”

We would consolidate the results of any such entity in which we determined we had a controlling financial interest. We would have a “controlling financial interest” in such an entity if we had both the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb the losses of, or right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could be potentially significant to the VIE. On a quarterly basis, we reassess whether we have a controlling financial interest in any investments we have in these legal entities.

We determine whether any of the entities in which we have made investments is a VIE at the start of each new venture and if a reconsideration event has occurred. At such times, we also consider whether we must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about our involvement in a VIE. A reporting entity must consolidate a VIE if that reporting entity has a variable interest (or combination of variable interests) that will absorb a majority of the VIE’s expected losses, receive a majority of the VIE’s expected residual returns, or both. A reporting entity must consider the rights and obligations conveyed by its variable interests and the relationship of its variable interests with variable interests held by other parties to determine whether its variable interests will absorb a majority of a VIE’s expected losses, receive a majority of the VIE’s expected residual returns, or both. The reporting entity that consolidates a VIE is called the primary beneficiary of that VIE.

NOTE F – INCOME TAXES

During the three-month period ended March 31, 2019, we generated a federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward of $0.2 million and generated $1.0 million of foreign NOL carryforwards. As of March 31, 2019, we had consolidated income tax NOL carryforwards for federal tax purposes of approximately $167.6 million and net operating loss carryforwards for foreign income tax purposes of approximately $41.9 million. The federal NOL carryforwards from 2005 forward will expire in various years beginning in 2025 and ending through the year 2037.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be recovered or settled. We have recorded a net deferred tax asset of $0 at March 31, 2019. As required by the Accounting for Income Taxes topic in the ASC, we have concluded it is more likely than not that those assets would not be realizable without the recovery and rights of ownership or salvage rights of high value shipwrecks or substantial profits from our mining operations and thus a valuation allowance has been recorded as of March 31, 2019. There was no U.S. income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 due to the generation of net operating losses.

The increase in the valuation allowance as of March 31, 2019 is due to the generation of approximately $1.1 million in net operating loss year-to-date.

The change in the valuation allowance is as follows:

March 31, 2019	$	53,434,657
December 31, 2018		52,684,059
Change in valuation allowance	$	750,598

Our estimated annual effective tax rate as of March 31, 2019 is 67.745% while our March 31, 2019 effective tax rate is 0.0% because of the full valuation allowance.

We have not recognized a material adjustment in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and have not recorded any provisions for accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The earliest tax year still subject to examination by a major taxing jurisdiction is 2015.

NOTE G – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

The Company may be subject to a variety of claims and suits that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. We are currently not a party to any litigation.

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Contingency

During March 2016, our Board of Directors approved the grant and potential future issuance of 3.0 million new equity shares of Oceanica Resources, S.R.L. to two attorneys for their future services. This equity is only issuable upon the Mexican government’s issuance of the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) for our Mexican subsidiary. This grant of new shares was also approved by the Administrators of Oceanica Resources, S.R.L. We also owe consultants contingent success fees of up to $425,000 upon the approval and issuance of the EIA. The EIA has not been issued as of the date of this report.

See NOTE L regarding a contingent liability surrounding a sale of marine equipment to Magellan along with Magellan assuming a certain trade payable debt connected with the sale of this marine equipment.

Going Concern Consideration

We have experienced several years of net losses and may continue to do so. Our ability to generate net income or positive cash flows for the following twelve months is dependent upon our success in developing and monetizing our interests in mineral exploration entities, generating income from exploration charters, collecting on amounts owed to us, and completing the MINOSA/Penelope equity financing transaction approved by our stockholders on June 9, 2015.

Our 2019 business plan requires us to generate new cash inflows to effectively allow us to perform our planned projects. We plan to generate new cash inflows through the monetization of our receivables and equity stakes in seabed mineral companies, financings, syndications or other partnership opportunities. If cash inflow is not sufficient to meet our desired projected business plan requirements, we will be required to follow a contingency business plan which is based on curtailed expenses and fewer cash requirements. On March 11, 2015, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Minera del Norte S.A. de c.v. (“MINOSA”) and Penelope Mining LLC (“Penelope”), an affiliate of MINOSA, pursuant to which (a) MINOSA agreed to extend short-term, debt financing to Odyssey of up to $14.75 million, and (b) Penelope agreed to invest up to $101 million over three years in convertible preferred stock of Odyssey. The equity financing is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the approval of our stockholders which occurred on June 9, 2015, and MINOSA and Penelope are currently under no obligation to make the preferred share equity investments.

Our consolidated non-restricted cash balance at March 31, 2019 was $1.2 million which is insufficient to support operations for the following 12 months. We have a working capital deficit at March 31, 2019 of $40.7 million. Our largest loan of $14.75 million from MINOSA had a due date of December 31, 2017 which is now linked to other stipulations, see NOTE H for further detail. The majority of our remaining assets have been pledged to MINOSA, and its affiliates, and to Monaco Financial LLC, leaving us with few opportunities to raise additional funds from our balance sheet. The total consolidated book value of our assets was approximately $3.6 million at March 31, 2019 and the fair market value of these assets may differ from their net carrying book value. Even though we executed the above noted financing arrangement with Penelope, Penelope must purchase the shares for us to be able to complete the equity component of the transaction. The Penelope equity transaction is heavily dependent on the outcome of our subsidiary’s application approval process for an environmental permit to commercially develop a mineralized phosphate deposit off the coast of Mexico. The factors noted above raise doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

NOTE H – LOANS PAYABLE

The Company’s consolidated debt consisted of the following at:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Note 1 – Monaco 2014	$	2,800,000	$	2,800,000
Note 2 – Monaco 2016		1,175,000		1,175,000
Note 3 – MINOSA 1		14,750,001		14,750,001
Note 4 – Epsilon		1,000,000		1,000,000
Note 5 – SMOM		3,500,000		3,500,000
Note 6 – MINOSA 2		5,050,000		5,050,000
Note 7 – Monaco 2018		1,099,366		1,099,366
Note 8 – Promissory note		231,090		74,621
	$	29,605,457	$	29,448,988

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Note 1 – Monaco 2014

On August 14, 2014, we entered into a Loan Agreement with Monaco Financial, LLC (“Monaco”), a strategic marketing partner, pursuant to which Monaco agreed to lend us up to $10.0 million. The loan was issued in three tranches: (i) $5.0 million (the “First Tranche”) was advanced upon execution of the Loan Agreement; (ii) $2.5 million (the “Second Tranche”) was advanced on October 1, 2014; and (iii) $2.5 million (the “Third Tranche”) was advanced on December 1, 2014. The Notes bear interest at a rate equal to 11% per annum. The Notes also contain an option whereby Monaco can purchase shares of Oceanica held by Odyssey (the “Share Purchase Option”) at a purchase price that is the lower of (a) $3.15 per share or (b) the price per share of a contemplated equity offering of Oceanica which totals $1.0 million or more in the aggregate. The share purchase option was not clearly and closely related to the host debt agreement and required bifurcation.

On December 10, 2015, these promissory notes were amended as part of the asset acquisition agreement with Monaco (See NOTE R in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ended December 31, 2017 for further information). The amendment included the following material changes: (i) $2.2 million of the indebtedness represented by the Notes was extinguished, (ii) $5.0 million of the indebtedness represented by the Notes ceased to bear interest and is only repayable under certain circumstances from certain sources of cash, and (iii) the maturity date on the Notes was extended to December 31, 2017. During March 2016, the maturity date was further extended to April 1, 2018 and the exercise price of the Share Purchase Option was re-priced to $1.00 per share. This indebtedness has matured, but Monaco has not demanded payment because we are in negotiations with Monaco to set a new maturity date. As of the maturity date, the interest rate was adjusted to the default rate of 18% per annum. See “Loan Modification (March 2016)” below. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 interest expense in the amount of $141,315 and $75,945, respectively, was recorded. The outstanding interest-bearing balance of these Notes is $2.8 million at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Note 2 – Monaco 2016

In March 2016, Monaco agreed to lend us an additional $1,825,000. These loan proceeds were received in full during the first quarter of 2016. The indebtedness bears interest at 10.0% percent per year. All principal and any unpaid interest were due on April 15, 2018. This indebtedness has matured, but Monaco has not demanded payment because we are in negotiations with Monaco to set a new maturity date. As of the maturity date, the interest rate was adjusted to the default rate of 18% per annum. The current outstanding balance as of March 31, 2019 was $1,175,000. The indebtedness is convertible at any time until the maturity date into shares of Oceanica held by us at a conversion price of $1.00 per share. Pursuant to this loan and as security for the indebtedness, Monaco was granted a second priority security interest in (a) one-half of the indebtedness evidenced by the Amended and Restated Consolidated Note and Guaranty, dated September 25, 2015 (the “ExO Note”), in the original principal amount of $18.0 million, issued by Exploraciones Oceanicas S. de R.L. de C.V. to Oceanica Marine Operations, S.R.L. (“OMO”), and all rights associated therewith (the “OMO Collateral”); and (b) all technology and assets in our possession or control used for offshore exploration, including an ROV system, deep-tow search systems, winches, multi-beam sonar, and other equipment. The carrying net book value of this equipment is less than $0.1 million. We unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed all obligations of ours and our subsidiaries to Monaco under this loan agreement. As further consideration for the loan, Monaco was granted an option (the “Option”) to purchase the OMO Collateral. The Option is exercisable at any time before the earlier of (a) the date that is 30 days after the loan is paid in full or (b) the maturity date of the ExO Note, for aggregate consideration of $9.3 million, $1.8 million of which would be paid at the closing of the exercise of the Option, with the balance paid in ten monthly installments of $750,000. During 2017, we sold a marine vessel to a related party of Monaco for $650,000. The consideration for this vessel was applied against our loan balance to Monaco in the amount of $650,000.

Accounting considerations

ASC 815 generally requires the analysis of embedded terms and features that have characteristics of derivatives to be evaluated for bifurcation and separate accounting in instances where their economic risks and characteristics are not clearly and closely related to the risks of the host contract. The option to purchase the OMO Collateral is an embedded feature that is not clearly and closely related to the host debt agreement and thus requires bifurcation. Because the option is out of the money, it has no material fair value as of the inception date or currently. The debt agreement did not contain any additional embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was less than the market price on the date of issuance, therefore a BCF of $456,250 was recorded. This BCF has been fully amortized as of March 31, 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $65,989 and $28,973, respectively, was recorded.

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Loan modification (December 2015)

In connection with the Acquisition Agreement entered into with Monaco on December 10, 2015, Monaco agreed to modify certain terms of the loans as partial consideration for the purchase of assets. For the First Tranche ($5,000,000 advanced on August 14, 2014), Monaco agreed to cease interest as of December 10, 2015 and reduce the loan balance by (i) the cash or other value received from the SS Central America shipwreck project (“SSCA”) or (ii) if the proceeds received from the SSCA project were insufficient to pay off the loan balance by December 31, 2017, then Monaco could seek repayment of the remaining outstanding balance on the loan by withholding Odyssey’s 21.25% “additional consideration” in new shipwreck projects performed for Monaco in the future. For the Second Tranche ($2,500,000 advanced on October 1, 2014), Monaco agreed to reduce the principal amount by $2,200,000 leaving a new principal balance of $300,000 and extension of maturity to December 31, 2017. For the Third Tranche ($2,500,000 advanced on December 1, 2014), Monaco agreed to the extension of maturity to December 31, 2017.

On December 10, 2015, the Monaco call option related to the Oceanica shares held by us was extended until December 31, 2017.

Loan modification (March 2016)

In connection with the $1.825 million loan agreement with Monaco in March 2016, the existing $2.8 million notes were modified. Of the combined total indebtedness of Monaco’s Note 1 and Note 2, Monaco can convert this debt into 3,174,603 shares of Oceanica at a fixed conversion price of $1.00 per share, or $3,174,603. Any remaining debt in excess of $3,174,603 is not convertible. Additionally, the modification eliminated Monaco’s option (“share purchase option”) to purchase 3,174,603 shares of Oceanica stock at a price of $3.15 per share. The modification was analyzed under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) to determine if extinguishment accounting was applicable. Under ASC 470-50-40-10 a modification or an exchange that adds or eliminates a substantive conversion option as of the conversion date is always considered substantial and requires extinguishment accounting. Since this modification added a substantive conversion option, extinguishment accounting is applicable. In accordance with the extinguishment accounting guidance (a) the share purchase option was first marked to its pre-modification fair value, (b) the new debt was recorded at fair value and (c) the old debt and share purchased option was removed. The difference between the fair value of the new debt and the sum of the pre-modification carrying amount of the old debt and the share purchase option’s fair value represented a gain on extinguishment. ASC 470-50-40-2 indicates that debt restructuring with a related party may be in essence a capital transaction and as a result the gain of $1.2 million was recognized in additional paid in capital upon extinguishment.

Note 3 – MINOSA

On March 11, 2015, in connection with a Stock Purchase Agreement, Minera del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“MINOSA”) agreed to lend us up to $14.75 million. The entire $14.75 million was loaned in five advances from March 11 through June 30, 2015. The outstanding indebtedness bears interest at 8.0% percent per annum. The Promissory Note was amended on April 10, 2015 and on October 1, 2015 so that, unless otherwise converted as provided in the Note, the adjusted principal balance shall be due and payable in full upon written demand by MINOSA; provided that MINOSA agreed that it shall not demand payment of the adjusted principal balance earlier than the first to occur of: (i) 30 days after the date on which (x) SEMARNAT makes a determination with respect to the current application for the Manifestacion de Impacto Ambiental relating to phosphate deposit project, which determination is other than an approval or (y) Odyssey Marine Enterprises or any of its affiliates withdraws such application without MINOSA’s prior written consent; (ii) termination by Odyssey of the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated March 11, 2015 (the “Purchase Agreement”), among Odyssey, MINOSA, and Penelope Mining, LLC (the “Investor”); (iii) the occurrence of an event of default under the Promissory Note; (iv) December 31, 2015; or (v) if and only if the Investor shall have terminated the Purchase Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(iii) thereof, March 30, 2016. This indebtedness is classified as short-term debt. In connection with the loans, we granted MINOSA an option to purchase our 54% interest in Oceanica for $40.0 million (the “Oceanica Call Option”). On March 11, 2016, the Oceanica Call has expired. Completion of the transaction requires amending the Company’s articles of incorporation to (a) effect a reverse stock split, which was implemented on February 19, 2016, (b) adjusting the Company’s authorized capitalization, which was also implemented on February 19, 2016, and (c) establishing a classified board of directors (collectively, the “Amendments”). The Amendments have been or will be set forth in certificates of amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation filed or to be filed with the Nevada Secretary of State. As collateral for the loan, we granted MINOSA a security interest in the Company’s 54% interest in Oceanica. The outstanding principal balance of this debt was $14.75 million at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The maturity date of this indebtedness has been amended and matured on March 18, 2017. Per Note 6 MINOSA 2 below, the Minosa Purchase Agreement amended the due date of this note to a due date which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that Minosa intends to demand payment. See Note 6 – MINOSA 2 for further qualifications. During December 2017, MINOSA transferred this debt to its parent company. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $290,958 and $290,958, respectively, was recorded.

Accounting considerations

We have accounted for this transaction as a financing transaction, wherein the net proceeds received were allocated to the financial instruments issued. Prior to making the accounting allocation, we evaluated for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”).

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This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. The Oceanica Call Option is considered a freestanding financial instrument because it is both (i) legally detachable and (ii) separately exercisable. The Oceanica Call Option did not fall under the guidance of ASC 480. Additionally, it did not meet the definition of a derivative under ASC 815 because the option has a fixed value of $40.0 million and does not contain an underlying variable which is indicative of a derivative. This instrument is considered an option contract for a sale of an asset. The guidance applied in this case is ASC 360-20, which provides that in situations when a party lends funds to a seller and is given an option to buy the property at a certain date in the future, the loan shall be recorded at its present value using market interest rates and any excess of the proceeds over that amount credited to an option deposit account. If the option is exercised, the deposit shall be included as part of the sales proceeds; if not exercised, it shall be credited to income in the period in which the option lapses.

Based on the previous conclusions, we allocated the cash proceeds first to the debt at its present value using a market rate of 15%, which is management’s estimate of a market rate loan for the Company, with the residual allocated to the Oceanica Call Option, as follows:

	Tranche 1		Tranche 2		Tranche 3		Tranche 4		Tranche 5		Total
Promissory Note	$	1,932,759	$	5,826,341	$	2,924,172	$	1,960,089	$	1,723,492	$	14,366,853
Deferred Income (Oceanica Call Option)		67,241		173,659		75,828		39,911		26,509		383,148
Proceeds	$	2,000,000	$	6,000,000	$	3,000,000	$	2,000,000	$	1,750,0001	$	14,750,001

The call option amount of $383,148 represented a debt discount. This discount has been fully accreted up to face value using the effective interest method.

Note 4 – Epsilon

On March 18, 2016 we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with Epsilon Acquisitions LLC (“Epsilon”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Epsilon loaned us $3.0 million in two installments of $1.5 million on March 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016. The indebtedness bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and was due on March 18, 2017. We were also responsible for $50,000 of the lender’s out of pocket costs. This amount is included in the loan balance. In pledge agreements related to the loans, we granted security interests to Epsilon in (a) the 54 million cuotas (a unit of ownership under Panamanian law) of Oceanica Resources S. de R.L. (“Oceanica”) held by our wholly owned subsidiary, Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd. (“OME”), (b) all notes and other receivables from Oceanica and its subsidiary owed to the Odyssey Pledgors, and (c) all of the outstanding equity in OME. Epsilon has the right to convert the outstanding indebtedness into shares of our common stock upon 75 days’ notice to us or upon a merger, consolidation, third party tender offer, or similar transaction relating to us at the conversion price of $5.00 per share, which represents the five-day volume-weighted average price of Odyssey’s common stock for the five trading day period ending on March 17, 2016. On January 25, 2017, Epsilon provided notice to us that it would convert the initial $3.0 million plus accrued interest per the Restated Note Purchase Agreement at $5.00 per share in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The conversion and issuance of new shares was effective April 10, 2017 and included accrued interest of $302,274 for a total 670,455 shares. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, the conversion price was to be reduced to $2.50 per share. Following any conversion of the indebtedness, Penelope Mining LLC (an affiliate of Epsilon) (“Penelope”), may elect to reduce its commitment to purchase preferred stock of Odyssey under the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2015 (as amended, the “Stock Purchase Agreement”), among Odyssey, Penelope, and Minera del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“MINOSA”) by the amount of indebtedness converted.

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (a) we agreed to waive our rights to terminate the Stock Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof until December 31, 2016, and (b) MINOSA agreed to extend, until March 18, 2017, the maturity date of the $14.75 million loan extended by MINOSA to OME pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement. The indebtedness may be accelerated upon the occurrence of specified events of default including (a) OME’s failure to pay any amount payable on the date due and payable; (b) OME or we fail to perform or observe any term, covenant, or agreement in the Purchase Agreement or the related documents, subject to a five-day cure period; (c) an event of default or material breach by OME, us or any of our affiliates under any of the other loan documents shall have occurred and all grace periods, if any, applicable thereto shall have expired; (d) the Stock Purchase Agreement shall have been terminated; (e) specified dissolution, liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar cases or actions are commenced by or against OME or any of its subsidiaries, in specified circumstances unless dismissed or stayed within 60 days; (f) the entry of judgment or award against OME or any of its subsidiaries in excess or $100,000; and (g) a change in control (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) occurs.

In connection with the execution and delivery of the Purchase Agreement, we and Epsilon entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which we agreed to register new shares of our common stock with a formal registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission upon the conversion of the indebtedness.

Accounting considerations

We have accounted for this transaction as a financing transaction, wherein the net proceeds received were allocated to the financial instruments issued. Prior to making the accounting allocation, we evaluated the transaction for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”).

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This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was less than the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance, therefore a BCF of $96,000 was recorded. The BCF represents a debt discount which was amortized over the life of the loan.

Loan modification (October 1, 2016)

On October 1, 2016 Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd. (“OME”), entered into an Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement (the “Restated Note Purchase Agreement”) with Epsilon Acquisitions LLC (“Epsilon”). In connection with the existing $3.0 million loan agreement, Epsilon agreed to lend an additional $3.0 million evidenced by secured convertible promissory notes. The convertible promissory notes bear an interest rate of 10.0% per annum and are due and payable on March 18, 2017. Epsilon has the right to convert all amounts outstanding under the Restated Note into shares of our common stock upon 75 days’ notice to OME or upon a merger, consolidation, third party tender offer, or similar transaction relating to us at the applicable conversion price, which is (a) $5.00 per share with respect to the $3.0 million already advanced under the Restated Note and (b) with respect to additional advances under the Restated Note, the five-day volume-weighted average price of our common stock for the five trading day period ending on the trading day immediately prior to the date on which OME submits a borrowing notice for such advance. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, we shall not issue any of our common stock upon conversion of any outstanding tranche (other than the first $3.0 million already advanced) under this Restated Note in excess of 1,388,769 shares of common stock. The additional tranches were issued as follows: (a) $1,000,000 (“Tranche 3”) was issued on October 16, 2016 with a conversion price of $3.52 per share; (b) $1,000,000 (“Tranche 4”) was issued on November 15, 2016 with a conversion price of $4.19 per share; and (c) $1,000,000 (“Tranche 5”) was issued on December 15, 2016 with a conversion price of $4.13 per share. During 2017, Epsilon assigned Tranche 4 and 5 totaling $2,000,000 of this debt to MINOSA under the same terms as the original debt. See Note – MINOSA 2 below for further detail.

As an inducement for the issuance of the additional $3.0 million of promissory notes, we also delivered to Epsilon a common stock purchase warrant (the “Warrant”) pursuant to which Epsilon has the right to purchase up to 120,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $3.52 per share, which exercise price represents the five-day volume-weighted average price of our common stock for the five trading day period ending on the trading day immediately prior to the day on which the Warrant was issued. Epsilon may exercise the Warrant in whole or in part at any time during the period ending October 1, 2021. The Warrant includes a cashless exercise feature and provides that, if Epsilon is in default of its obligations to fund any advance pursuant to and in accordance with the Restated Note Purchase Agreement, then, thereafter, the maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be purchased under the Warrant shall be the number determined by multiplying 120,000 by a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the aggregate principal amount of advances that have been extended to the OME by Epsilon pursuant to the Restated Note Purchase Agreement on or after the date of the Warrant and prior to the date of such failure and (b) the denominator of which is $3.0 million.

Accounting considerations for additional tranches

We evaluated for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”). This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. Additionally, the warrant agreement did not contain any terms or features that would preclude equity classification. We were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The allocations of the three additional tranches were as follows.

	Tranche 3		Tranche 4		Tranche 5
Promissory Note	$	981,796	$	939,935	$	1,000,000
Beneficial Conversion Feature (“BCF”)*		18,204		60,065		—
Proceeds	$	1,000,000	$	1,000,000	$	1,000,000

A beneficial conversion feature arises when the calculation of the effective conversion price is less than the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance. Tranche 5 did not result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was greater than the company’s stock price on the date of issuance.

The Warrant’s fair value was calculated using Black-Scholes Merton (“BSM”). The aggregate fair value of the Warrant totaled $303,712. Since the Warrant was issued as an inducement to Epsilon to issue additional debt, we recorded an inducement expense of $303,712. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $24,658 and $24,658, respectively, was recorded.

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Term Extension (March 21, 2017)

On March 21, 2017 we entered into an amendment to the Restated Note Purchase Agreement with Epsilon. In connection with the existing $6.0 million of indebtedness, the adjusted principal balance is due and payable in full upon the earlier of (i) written demand by Epsilon or (ii) such time as Odyssey or the guarantor pays any other indebtedness for borrowed money prior to its stated maturity date. As such the Company amortized the notes up to their face value of $6,050,000 and they are classified as short-term. However, since Epsilon converted the first $3.0 million into 670,455 of our common shares and assigned $2.0 million to MINOSA, the current principal indebtedness at March 31, 2019 is $1.0 million.

Note 5 – SMOM

On May 3, 2017, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) with SMOM. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, SMOM agreed to loan us up to $3.0 million as evidenced by a convertible promissory note. As a commitment fee, we assigned the remaining 50% of our Neptune Minerals, LLC receivable to SMOM. This receivable had zero carrying value on our balance sheet and due to the age and collectability was deemed to have no fair value. The indebtedness bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and matures on the second anniversary of this Loan Agreement which is May 3, 2019. On April 20, 2018, the loan was amended, and the principal amount of the Loan was increased to $3.5 million. The loan balance at March 31, 2019 is $3.5 million. The holder has the option to convert up to $2.0 million of any unpaid principal and interest into up to 50% of the equity interest held by Odyssey in Aldama Mining Company, S.de R.L. de C.V. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of ours. The conversion value of $1.0 million equates to 10% of the equity interest in Aldama. If the holder elects to acquire the entire 50% of the equity interest, the Holder has to pay the deficiency in cash. As additional consideration for the loan, the holder has the right to purchase from Odyssey all or a portion of the equity collateral (up to the 50% of the equity interest of Aldama) for the option consideration ($1.0 million for each 10% of equity interests) during the period that is the later of (i) one year after the maturity date and (ii) one year after the loan is repaid in full, the expiration date. The lender may also choose to extend the expiration date annually by paying $500,000 for each year extended. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, accrued interest in the amount of $86,301 and $73,973, respectively, was recorded.

Accounting considerations

We have accounted for this transaction as a financing transaction, wherein the net proceeds received were allocated to the financial instruments issued. Prior to making the accounting allocation, we evaluated for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”).

This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did not result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was equal to the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance.

Note 6 – MINOSA 2

On August 10, 2017, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Minosa Purchase Agreement”) with MINOSA. Pursuant to the Minosa Purchase Agreement, MINOSA agreed to loan Enterprises up to $3.0 million. During 2017, we borrowed $2.7 million against this facility and Epsilon assigned $2.0 million of its debt to MINOSA. At March 31, 2019, the outstanding principal balance, including the Epsilon assignment, is $5.05 million. The indebtedness is evidenced by a secured convertible promissory note (the “Minosa Note”) and bears interest at a rate equal to 10.0% per annum. Unless otherwise converted as described below, the entire outstanding principal balance under this Minosa Note and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable upon written demand by MINOSA; provided, that MINOSA agreed not make a demand for payment prior to the earlier of (a) an event of default (as defined in the Minosa Note) or (b) a date, which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that MINOSA intends to demand payment. MINOSA has not provided any notice they intend to issue a payment demand notice. We unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed all of the obligations under the Minosa Purchase Agreement and the Minosa Note. MINOSA has the right to convert all amounts outstanding under the Minosa Note into shares of our common stock upon 75 days’ notice to us or upon a merger, consolidation, third party tender offer, or similar transaction relating to us at the conversion price of $4.41 per share. During December 2017, MINOSA transferred this debt to its parent company.

This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was less than the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance, therefore a BCF of $62,925 was recorded. As of December 31, 2017, all of the BCF has been accreted to the income statement. The BCF represented a debt discount that was amortized over the life of the loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $124,521 and $123,596, respectively, was recorded.

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As previously reported, Epsilon loaned us an aggregate of $6.0 million pursuant to an amended and restated convertible promissory Minosa Note, dated as of March 18, 2016, as further amended and restated on October 1, 2016 (the “Epsilon Note”). Since then, Epsilon has assigned $2.0 million of the indebtedness under the Epsilon Note to MINOSA. Along with Epsilon, we entered into a second amended and restated convertible promissory note (the “Second AR Epsilon Note”), which further amends and restates the Epsilon Note. The stated principal amount of the Second AR Epsilon Note is $1.0 million (which reflects the outstanding principal balance remaining after giving effect to Epsilon’s (x) previous assignment of $2.0 million of the indebtedness under the Epsilon Note to MINOSA and (y) conversion of $3.0 million of the indebtedness under the Epsilon Note into shares of our common stock). The Second AR Epsilon Note further provides that the outstanding principal balance under the Second AR Epsilon Note and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable upon written demand by Epsilon; provided, that Epsilon agreed not make a demand for payment prior to the earlier of (a) an event of default (as defined in the Second AR Epsilon Note) or (b) a date, which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that MINOSA intends to demand payment.

Upon the closing of the Minosa Purchase Agreement, along with MINOSA, and Penelope Mining LLC, an affiliate of Minosa (“Penelope”), executed and delivered a Second Amended and Restated Waiver and Consent and Amendment No. 5 to Promissory Note and Amendment No. 2 to Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Second AR Waiver”). Pursuant to the Second AR Waiver, Minosa and Penelope consented to the transactions contemplated by the Minosa Purchase Agreement and waived any breach of any representation or warranty and violation of any covenant in the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2015, as amended April 10, 2015 (the “SPA”), by and among us, Minosa, and Penelope, arising out of the Company’s execution and delivery of the Minosa Purchase Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby. Pursuant to the Second AR Waiver, we also waived, and agreed not to exercise our right to terminate the SPA pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(ii) thereto, both (a) until after the earlier of (i) July 1, 2018, (ii) the date that MINOSA fails, refuses, or declines to fund (or otherwise does not fund) any subsequent loan under the Minosa Purchase Agreement and (iii) demand is made for repayment of all or any part of the indebtedness outstanding under the Minosa Note, the Second AR Epsilon Note, or the Promissory Note, dated as of March 11, 2015, as amended (the “SPA Note”), in the principal amount of $14.75 million that was issued by us to MINOSA under the SPA, and (b) unless on or prior to such termination, the Notes are paid in full.

The Second AR Waiver (x) further provides that following any conversion of the indebtedness evidenced by the Minosa Note, Penelope may elect to reduce its commitment to purchase our preferred stock under the SPA by the amount of indebtedness converted by MINOSA and (y) amends the SPA Note to provide that the outstanding principal balance under the SPA Note and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable upon written demand by MINOSA; provided, that Minosa agreed not make a demand for payment prior to the earlier of (a) an event of default (as defined in the Minosa Note) or (b) a date, which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that Minosa intends to demand payment.

The obligations under the Minosa Note may be accelerated upon the occurrence of specified events of default including (a) our failure to pay any amount payable under the Minosa Note on the date due and payable; (b) our failure to perform or observe any term, covenant, or agreement in the Minosa Note or the related documents, subject to a five-day cure period; (c) the occurrence and expiration of all applicable grace periods, if any, of an event of default or material breach by us under any of the other loan documents; (d) the termination of the SPA; (e) commencement of certain specified dissolution, liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar cases or actions by or against us, in specified circumstances unless dismissed or stayed within 60 days; (f) the entry of a judgment or award against us in excess of $100,000; and (g) the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the Minosa Note).

Pursuant to second amended and restated pledge agreements (the “Second AR Pledge Agreements”) entered into by us in favor of MINOSA, we pledged and granted security interests to MINOSA in (a) the 54 million cuotas (a unit of ownership under Panamanian law) of Oceanica held by us, (b) all notes and other receivables from Oceanica and its subsidiary owed to us, and (c) all of the outstanding equity in our wholly owned subsidiary, Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd.

In connection with the execution and delivery of the Minosa Purchase Agreement, Odyssey and MINOSA entered into a second amended and restated registration rights agreement (the “Second AR Registration Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which Odyssey agreed to register the offer and sale of the shares (the “Conversion Shares”) of our common stock issuable upon the conversion of the indebtedness evidenced by the Minosa Note. Subject to specified limitations set forth in the Second AR Registration Rights Agreement, including that we are eligible to use Form S-3, the holder of the Minosa Note can require us to register the offer and sale of the Conversion Shares if the aggregate offering price thereof (before any underwriting discounts and commissions) is not less than $3.0 million. In addition, we agreed to file a registration statement relating to the offer and sale of the Conversion Shares on a continuous basis promptly (but in no event later than 60 days after) after the conversion of the Minosa Note into the Conversion Shares and to thereafter use its reasonable best efforts to have such registration statement declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Note 7 – Monaco 2018

During the period ended March 31, 2018, Monaco advanced us $1.0 million that was included in a loan agreement that was executed on April 20, 2018. Monaco also agreed to treat $99,366 of back rent owed by us to Monaco as part of this loan resulting in an aggregate principal amount of $1,099,366 at March 31, 2019. The indebtedness bears interest at 10.0% percent per year. All principal and any unpaid interest are payable on the first anniversary of this agreement, April 20, 2019. This debt is secured by cash proceeds, if any, from our future shipwreck projects we have contracted with Magellan. As additional consideration, their share purchase option expiration date, as discussed in Note 1 – Monaco 2014 and Note 2 – Monaco 2016 above, has been extended from 30 days to seven months after the note becomes paid in full. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $29,308 and $0, respectively, was recorded.

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Note 8 – Promissory note

On July 12, 2018, we entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with two individuals (the “Lenders”), one of whom holds in excess of 5.0% of our outstanding common stock. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Lenders agreed to lend an aggregate of $1,050,000 to us, which was advanced in three tranches on July 12, 2018, $500,000, August 17, 2018, $300,000 and October 4, 2018, $250,000. The indebtedness is evidenced by secured convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”) and bears interest at a rate equal to 8.0% per annum. Unless otherwise converted as described below, the entire outstanding principal balance under the Notes and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable on July 12, 2019.

At any time after to the first to occur of (a) a sale by us of additional Notes or (b) September 12, 2018, the Lenders have the right to convert all amounts outstanding under the Notes into either (x) shares of our common stock at the conversion rate of $8.00 per share, (y) $500,000 of the indebtedness owed by Exploraciones Oceanicas S. de R. L. de C.V. (“ExO”) to Oceanica Marine Operations, S.R.L. (“OMO”), or (z) a 7.5% interest in Aldama Mining Company, S. de R. L. de C.V. (“Aldama”). We indirectly hold a controlling interest in ExO; OMO and Aldama are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of ours.

In connection with the issuance and sale of the Notes, we issued warrants to purchase common stock (the “Warrants”) to the Lenders. The Lenders may exercise the Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $12.00 per share. The Warrants are exercisable during the period commencing on the date on which the Notes are converted into shares of our common stock and ending on July 12, 2021.

Pursuant to a Pledge Agreement, dated as of July 12, 2018 (the “Pledge Agreement”), our obligations under the Notes are secured by a pledge of a portion of Odyssey’s ownership interest in Aldama and another entity.

Pursuant to a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) among us and the Lenders, we granted the Lenders “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to the shares of our common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes and the exercise of the Warrants.

The Purchase Agreement, the Notes, the Warrants, the Pledge Agreement, and the Rights Agreement include representations and warranties and other covenants, conditions, and other provisions customary for comparable transactions.

We have accounted for this transaction as a financing transaction, wherein the net proceeds received were allocated to the financial instruments issued. Prior to making the accounting allocation, we evaluated the transaction for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”).

We determined that the debt achieved conventional convertible status and that the equity conversion option was in the money at inception which required the calculation of a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The fair value of the warrants and BCF component exceeded the amount of proceeds, therefore, they were limited to the cash proceeds of $1,050,000 at December 31, 2018. As a result, there was no value allocated to the debt at inception. The debt is being accreted to face value over its term using the effective interest method. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we recorded $156,469 and $0 in interest expense associated with the accretion of the debt discount, respectively. The carrying book value of the notes at March 31, 2019 was $231,090. Therefore, the book balance of this debt at December 31, 2018 is $231,090 and the actual face value is $1.05 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $21,510 and $0, respectively, was recorded.

NOTE I – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Common Stock

On October 31, 2018, we sold in the aggregate 700,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase up to 700,000 shares of our common stock. The common stock and warrants were sold in units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock. The purchase price for each unit is $7.155. The warrants have an exercise price of $7.155 per share of common stock and are exercisable in accordance with their terms at any time on or before the close of business on November 2, 2023.

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Convertible Preferred Stock

On March 11, 2015, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Penelope Mining LLC (the “Investor”), and, solely with respect to certain provisions of the Purchase Agreement, Minera del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (the “Lender”). The Purchase Agreement provides for the Company to issue and sell to the Investor shares of the Company’s preferred stock in the amounts set forth in the following table (numbers have been adjusted for the February 2016 reverse stock split):

Convertible Preferred Stock	Shares		Price Per Share		Total Investment
Series AA-1		8,427,004	$	12.00	$	101,124,048
Series AA-2		7,223,145	$	6.00		43,338,870
		15,650,149			$	144,462,918

The Investor’s option to purchase the Series AA-2 shares is subject to the closing price of the Common Stock on the NASDAQ market having been greater than or equal to $15.12 per share for a period of twenty (20) consecutive business days on which the NASDAQ market is open.

The closing of the sale and issuance of shares of the Company’s preferred stock to the Investor is subject to certain conditions, including the Company’s receipt of required approvals from the Company’s stockholders, the receipt of regulatory approval, performance by the Company of its obligations under the Stock Purchase Agreement, the listing of the underlying common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market and the Investor’s satisfaction, in its sole discretion, with the viability of certain undersea mining projects of the Company. This transaction received stockholders’ approval on June 9, 2015. Completion of the transaction requires amending the Company’s articles of incorporation to (a) effect a reverse stock split, which was done on February 19, 2016, (b) adjusting the Company’s authorized capitalization, which was also done on February 19, 2016, and (c) establishing a classified board of directors (collectively, the “Amendments”). The Amendments have been or will be set forth in certificates of amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation filed or to be filed with the Nevada Secretary of State.

Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock Designation

The Purchase Agreement provides for the issuance of up to 8,427,004 shares of Series AA-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series AA-1 Preferred”) and 7,223,145 shares of Series AA-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series AA-2 Preferred”), subject to stockholder approval which was received on June 9, 2015 and satisfaction of other conditions. Significant terms and conditions of the Series AA Preferred are as follows:

Dividends. If and when the Company declares a dividend and any other distribution (including, without limitation, in cash, in capital stock (which shall include, without limitation, any options, warrants or other rights to acquire capital stock) of the Company, then the holders of each share of Series AA Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, a dividend or distribution in an amount equal to the amount of dividend or distribution received by the holders of common stock for which such share of Series AA Preferred Stock is convertible.

Liquidation Preference. The Liquidation Preference on each share of Series AA Preferred Stock is its Stated Value plus accretion at the rate of 8% per annum compounded on each December 31 from the date of issue of such share until the date such share is converted. For any accretion period which is less than a full year, the Liquidation Preference shall accrete in an amount to be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months and the actual number of days elapsed.

Voting Rights. The holders of Series AA Preferred will be entitled to one vote for each share of common stock into which the Series AA Preferred is convertible and will be entitled to notice of meetings of stockholders.

Conversion Rights. At any time after the Preferred Shares have been issued, any holder of shares of Series AA Preferred may convert any or all of the shares of preferred stock into one fully paid and non-assessable share of Common Stock.

Adjustments to Conversion Rights. If Odyssey pays a dividend or makes a distribution on its common stock in shares of common stock, subdivides its outstanding common stock into a greater number of shares, or combines its outstanding common stock into a smaller number of shares, or if there is a reorganization, or a merger or consolidation of Odyssey with or into any other entity which results in a conversion, exchange, or cancellation of the common stock, or a sale of all or substantially all of Odyssey’s assets, then the conversion rights described above will be adjusted appropriately so that each holder of Series AA Preferred will receive the securities or other consideration the holder would have received if the holder’s Series AA Preferred had been converted before the happening of the event. The conversion price in effect from time to time is also subject to downward adjustment if we issue or sell shares of common stock for a purchase price less than the conversion price or if we issue or sell shares convertible into or exercisable for shares of common stock with a conversion price or exercise price less than the conversion price for the Series AA Preferred.

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Accounting considerations

As stated above, the issuance of the Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock is subject to certain contingencies. No accounting treatment determination is required until these contingencies are met and the Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock has been issued. However, we have analyzed the instrument to determine the proper accounting treatment that will be necessary once the instruments have been issued.

ASC 480 generally requires liability classification for financial instruments that are certain to be redeemed, represent obligations to purchase shares of stock or represent obligations to issue a variable number of common shares. We concluded that the Series AA Preferred was not within the scope of ASC 480 because none of the three conditions for liability classification was present.

ASC 815 generally requires the analysis of embedded terms and features that have characteristics of derivatives to be evaluated for bifurcation and separate accounting in instances where their economic risks and characteristics are not clearly and closely related to the risks of the host contract. However, in order to perform this analysis, we were first required to evaluate the economic risks and characteristics of the Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock in its entirety as being either akin to equity or akin to debt. Our evaluation concluded that the Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock was more akin to an equity-like contract largely due to the fact that most of its features were participatory in nature. As a result, we concluded that the embedded conversion feature is clearly and closely related to the host equity contract and will not require bifurcation and liability classification.

The option to purchase the Series AA-2 Convertible Preferred Stock was analyzed as a freestanding financial instruments and has terms and features of derivative financial instruments. However, in analyzing this instrument under applicable guidance it was determined that it is both (i) indexed to the Company’s stock and (ii) meet the conditions for equity classification.

Warrants

In conjunction with our October 31, 2018 equity offering, we issued warrants to purchase up to 700,000 shares of our common stock. The related common stock and warrants were sold in units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $7.155 per share of common stock and are exercisable in accordance with their terms at any time on or before the close of business on November 2, 2023.

In conjunction with the Restated Note Purchase Agreement related to Note 4 – Epsilon in NOTE H, we issued warrants tied to each of the three tranches of debt issued. A total of 120,000 warrants were granted. These warrants have an expiration date of October 1, 2021. All of these 120,000 warrants have an exercise price of $3.52. Each single warrant is exercisable to purchase one share of our common stock.

In conjunction with the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement related to Note 8 – Operating loan 2018 in NOTE H, we issued warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock in connection with the notes that were issued. These warrants have an expiration date of July 21, 2021. These warrants have an exercise price of $12.00 and are convertible into a comparable amount of our common stock.

Stock-Based Compensation

We have two stock incentive plans approved by stockholders. The first is the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan that expired in August 2015. After the expiration of this plan, equity instruments cannot be granted but this plan shall continue in effect until all outstanding awards have been exercised in full or are no longer exercisable and all equity instruments have vested or been forfeited.

On June 9, 2015, our stockholders approved our 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) that was adopted by our Board of Directors (the “Board”) on January 2, 2015, which is the effective date. The plan expires on the tenth anniversary of the effective date. The Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights. This plan was initially capitalized with 450,000 shares that may be granted. The Plan is intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, which stipulates that the maximum aggregate number of Shares with respect to one or more Awards that may be granted to any one person during any calendar year shall be 83,333, and the maximum aggregate amount of cash that may be paid in cash to any person during any calendar year with respect to one or more Awards payable in cash shall be $2,000,000. The original maximum number of shares that were to be used for Incentive Stock Options (“ISO”) under the Plan was 450,000. During our June 2016 stockholders meeting, the stockholders approved the addition of 200,000 incremental shares to the Plan. With respect to each grant of an ISO to a participant who is not a ten percent stockholder, the exercise price shall not be less than the fair market value of a share on the date the ISO is granted. With respect to each grant of an ISO to a participant who is a ten percent stockholder, the exercise price shall not be less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value of a share on the date the ISO is granted. If an award is a non-qualified stock option (“NQSO”), the exercise price for each share shall be no less than (1) the minimum price required by applicable state law, or (2) the fair market value of a share on the date the NQSO is granted, whichever price is greatest. Any award intended to meet the performance based exception must be granted with an exercise price not less than the fair market value of a share determined as of the date of such grant.

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Share-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest. As share-based compensation expense recognized in the statement of operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it can be reduced for estimated forfeitures. The ASC topic Stock Compensation requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The share-based compensation charged against income for the three periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $23,000 and $103,904, respectively.

We did not grant employee stock options in the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. When granted, the weighted average fair value of stock options granted is determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which values options based on the stock price at the grant date, the expected life of the option, the estimated volatility of the stock, the expected dividend payments, and the risk-free interest rate over the life of the option. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Because option valuation models require the use of subjective assumptions, changes in or variations from these assumptions can materially affect the fair value of the options.

On March 26, 2019, our Board of Directors adopted and approved the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan with the date the plan is approved by stockholders being the effective date. The plan will be presented to stockholders for approval in the 2019 Proxy Statement. The plan expires on the tenth anniversary of the effective date. The Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights. The plan is capitalized with 800,000 shares that may be granted. No awards will be made from the plan prior to the effective date.

NOTE J – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

We maintain the majority of our cash at one financial institution. At March 31, 2019, our uninsured cash balance was $989,135.

We do not currently have any debt obligations with variable interest rates.

NOTE K – REVENUE PARTICIPATION RIGHTS

The Company’s participating revenue rights consisted of the following at:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
“Cambridge” project	$	—	$	825,000
“Seattle” project		62,500		62,500
Galt Resources, LLC (HMS Victory project)		3,756,250		3,756,250
Total revenue participation rights	$	3,818,750	$	4,643,750

“Cambridge” project

We previously sold Revenue Participation Certificates (“RPCs”) that represent the right to share in our future revenues derived from the “Cambridge” project, which is also referred to as the HMS Sussex shipwreck project. The “Cambridge” RPC units constitute restricted securities. Due to external factors beyond the control of either party, the “Cambridge” project was unilaterally cancelled by the British Government during the quarter ended March 31, 2019. The corresponding amount was recorded to Other income in our consolidated statements of operations in the same period.

Each $50,000 convertible “Cambridge” RPC entitled the holder to receive a percentage of the gross revenue received by us from the “Cambridge” project, which is defined as all cash proceeds payable to us as a result of the “Cambridge” project, less any amounts paid to the British Government or their designee(s); provided, however, that all funds received by us to finance the project are excluded from gross revenue. The “Cambridge” project holders were entitled to 100% of the first $825,000 of gross revenue, 24.75% of gross revenue from $4—35 million, and 12.375% of gross revenue above $35 million generated by the project.

“Seattle” project

In a private placement that closed in September 2000, we sold “units” consisting of “Republic” Revenue Participation Certificates and Common Stock. Each $50,000 “unit” entitled the holder to 1% of the gross revenue generated by the now named “Seattle” project (formerly referred to as the “Republic” project), and 100,000 shares of Common Stock. Gross revenue is defined as all cash proceeds payable to us as a result of the “Seattle” project, excluding funds received by us to finance the project.

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The participating rights balance will be amortized under the units of revenue method once management can reasonably estimate potential revenue for each of these projects. The RPCs for the “Cambridge” and “Seattle” projects do not have a termination date; therefore, these liabilities will be carried on the books until revenue is recognized from these projects or we permanently abandon either project.

Galt Resources, LLC

In February 2011, we entered into a project syndication deal with Galt Resources LLC (“Galt”) for which they invested $7,512,500 representing rights to future revenues of any one project Galt selected prior to December 31, 2011. If the project is successful and generates sufficient proceeds, Galt will recoup their investment plus three times the investment. Galt’s investment return will be paid out of project proceeds. Galt will receive 50% of project proceeds until this amount is recouped. Thereafter, they will share in additional net proceeds of the project at the rate of 1% for every million invested. Subsequent to the original syndication deal, we reached an agreement permitting Galt to bifurcate their selection between two projects, the SS Gairsoppa and HMS Victory with the residual 1% on additional net proceeds assigned to the HMS Victory project only. The bifurcation resulted in $3,756,250 being allocated to each of the two projects. Therefore, Galt will receive 7.5125% of net proceeds from the HMS Victory project after they recoup their investment of $3,756,250 plus three times the investment. Galt has been paid in full for their share of the Gairsoppa project investment. There are no future payments remaining due to Galt for the Gairsoppa project. Based on the timing of the proceeds earmarked for Galt, the relative corresponding amount of Galt’s revenue participation right of $3,756,250 was amortized into revenue in 2012 based upon the percent of Galt-related proceeds from the sale of silver as a percentage of total proceeds that Galt earned under the revenue participation agreement ($15.0 million). There is no expiration date on the Galt deal for the HMS Victory project. If the archaeological excavation of the shipwreck is performed and insufficient proceeds are obtained, then the deferred income balance will be recognized as other income. If the archaeological excavation of the shipwreck is performed and sufficient proceeds are obtained, then the deferred income balance will be recognized as revenue.

NOTE L – OTHER DEBT

We currently owe a vendor approximately $0.6 million as a trade payable. This trade payable bears a simple annual interest rate of 12%. As collateral, the vendor was granted a primary lien on certain of our equipment. The carrying value of this equipment is zero. This agreement matured in August of 2018. During the three-months ended June 30, 2018, we sold various marine equipment to Magellan for $1.0 million and the assumption of this vendor’s trade payable and accrued interest, however, we remain as guarantor on this trade payable. Included in this equipment is the equipment noted above the vendor has a primary lien on. The vendor has consented to Magellan’s assumption of this debt but did not release us from our obligations. If Magellan defaults and the vendor forecloses on this equipment currently in possession of Magellan we then have a contingent liability to Magellan in the amount of $0.5 million for two of the key assets.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion will assist in the understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The information below should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, the related notes to the financial statements and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

In addition to historical information, this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 regarding the Company’s expectations concerning its future operations, earnings and prospects. On the date the forward-looking statements are made, the statements represent the Company’s expectations, but the expectations concerning its future operations, earnings and prospects may change. The Company’s expectations involve risks and uncertainties and are based on many assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable, but such assumptions may ultimately prove to be inaccurate or incomplete, in whole or in part. Accordingly, there can be no assurances that the Company’s expectations and the forward-looking statements will be correct. Please refer to the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from the expectations stated in this discussion. Odyssey disclaims any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Operational Update

Additional information regarding our announced projects can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Only projects material in nature or with material status updates are discussed below. We may have other projects in various stages of planning or execution that may not be disclosed for security or legal reasons until considered appropriate by management or required by law.

We have numerous marine projects in various stages of development around the world for ourselves and on behalf of clients. In order to protect the targets of our planned survey, search or recovery operations, we may defer disclosing specific information relating to our projects until we have located shipwrecks, mineral deposits or other potentially valuable sources of interest and determined a course of action to protect our property rights and those of our clients. With respect to mineral deposits, SEC Industry Guide 7 outlines the Commission’s basic mining disclosure policy and what information may be disclosed in public filings. With respect to shipwrecks, the identity of the ship may be indeterminable and the nature and amount of cargo may be uncertain, thus before completing any recovery, specific information about the project may be unavailable. If work is conducted on behalf of a client, release of information may be limited by the client.

Subsea Mineral Mining Exploration Projects

Oceanica Resources, S. de R.L.

In February 2013, we disclosed Odyssey’s ownership interest, through Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd., a wholly owned Bahamian company (“Enterprises”), in Oceanica Resources, S. de R.L., a Panamanian company (“Oceanica”), and Exploraciones Oceanicas, S. De R.L. De C.V. (“ExO”), a subsidiary of Oceanica. ExO is in the business of mineral exploration and controls exclusive permits in an area in Mexican waters that contains a large amount of phosphate mineralized material. Phosphate is a key ingredient of fertilizers. In March 2014, Odyssey completed a first NI 43-101 compliant report on the deposit and periodically updates this report. This deposit is currently our main mineral project, and success of this project is important to Odyssey’s future. Odyssey believes that this deposit contains a large amount of high-grade phosphate rock that can be extracted on a financially attractive basis (essentially a dredging operation) and that the product will be attractive to Mexican and other world producers of fertilizers.

ExO has conducted extensive scientific testing of the mineralized phosphate material and of the environmental impact of recovering the mineralized material from the seafloor. ExO has been working with leading environmental experts on the impact assessment and permitting process, with Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V on the extraction and processing program, and with financial companies and strategic partners on growth alternatives for the project.

ExO applied for and was granted additional mining concession areas by the Mexican government. These additional areas are adjacent to the zones with the highest concentration of mineralization in the original mining concession area. ExO also relinquished certain parts of the granted concession areas where the mineral concentration levels were less attractive for mining purposes.

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In September 2014, ExO reported that the EIA for proposed dredging and recovery of phosphate sands from the deposit had been filed with the Mexican Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT). Approval of this EIA application is needed in order to obtain an environmental permit to begin the commercial extraction of phosphate from the tenement area. In November 2014, SEMARNAT held a public hearing on the EIA in Mexico and asked supplemental questions to ExO on its EIA application. In full compliance with the SEMARNAT process, a response to the questions was filed in March 2015. In addition to providing supplemental scientific information and studies, the response included additional mitigation and economic considerations to reinforce ExO’s commitment to being good corporate citizens and stewards of the environment. In June 2015, ExO withdrew its EIA application to allow additional time for review and regional briefings. The EIA was re-submitted in June 2015, and additional information was filed in August 2015. A public hearing on this application was conducted by SEMARNAT on October 8, 2015, additional questions were received from SEMARNAT in November 2015, and ExO’s responses to the questions were filed with SEMARNAT on December 3, 2015. On April 8, 2016, SEMARNAT denied the application for this environmental license as presented.

On March 21, 2018, the Superior Court of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice in Mexico ruled unanimously in favor of our subsidiary, ExO, nullifying the April 2016 denial of the environmental license application for the extraction of phosphate sand from ExO’s deposit. In May 2018, after the statutory period for appeal of the ruling had passed with no appeals filed, the Mexican court published the full ruling on their website.

On October 18, 2018 we were notified that SEMARNAT repeated their refusal to issue the environmental approval for the phosphate deposit controlled by ExO in opposition to the unanimous ruling and Court Order issued by Mexico’s Federal Court of Administrative Justice. On October 22, 2018, legal counsel for ExO filed an action before the Court requesting sanctions be imposed upon SEMARNAT and a requirement for SEMARNAT to promptly issue the permit as directed in the Court Order.

To move to the next phase of development of the deposit, Odyssey and its subsidiaries need the issuance of this environmental permit. Odyssey and its subsidiary ExO continue to work with our Mexican partners to obtain the necessary environmental permission as noted in the Court’s ruling.

We have full confidence in the environmental and economic merits of our venture in Mexico. We are taking all necessary steps to protect our interests. The past administration in Mexico has treated our environmental permit request in a manifestly arbitrary and discriminatory manner, in bad faith and in clear disregard of their own applicable legal regime. In these circumstances, to protect our rights and to defend shareholder value, on January 4, 2019, we formally filed notice of our intention (NOI) to file a claim against Mexico under provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) assuring fair treatment of foreign investments. Filing a NOI initiates a consultation period during which we and the Mexican Government are to seek amicably to resolve this dispute. The first consultation was conducted on April 2, 2019. We intend to continue to work diligently and in good faith with Mexico’s current administration to achieve an equitable resolution of this dispute. Should such an outcome not prove possible, we intend to proceed to arbitration under Chapter Eleven of NAFTA. To preserve the right to do so, we filed a Notice of Arbitration on April 5, 2019.

At a hearing on April 24, 2019, the Tribunal Federal de Justicia Administrativa (TFJA) advised ExO that in light of a procedural issue arising under Mexican domestic law, its current application would have to be resubmitted to the court in a different form.    We expect the TFJA to issue a formal order soon, which will allow ExO to file an alternative administrative action. In that process, ExO can seek annulment of the SEMARNAT decision of October 12, 2018.

According to ExO’s Mexican legal counsel, the TFJA’s recent determination is neither a reversal of their unanimous decision of March 21, 2018, which nullified SEMARNAT’s original denial of the MIA on April 7, 2016, nor is it a validation of the legality of SEMARNAT’s denial of the MIA October 12, 2018.

Additional Mineral Projects

We have two additional strategic mineral projects are currently under development by Odyssey.

One project is being conducted under contract with CIC, LLC, a mineral development company, working in the South Pacific whereas we are receiving cash and equity for services rendured to the venture. This model in line with the company’s strategic plan. CIC, LLC is majority owned and controlled by Greg Stemm, the Chairman of the Board for our Company. See NOTES C, D and E.

Additionally, as a second initiative, we entered into a share purchase agreement with Seabed Capital, LLC (Seabed) on April 9, 2019, to acquire Seabed’s controlling interest in a company that holds a potentially significant subsea mineral deposit in the South Pacific in a non-cash transaction. Pursuant to the agreement, we will acquire Seabed’s equity ownership interest in a company that has already conducted significant exploration work on a promising high-value seafloor mineral resource. The ownership interest to be acquired currently represents 80.0% of the target company’s outstanding equity interests. In return, Seabed will receive up to 250,000 shares of our common stock and up to a 2.5% net smelter royalty from the target company’s future production.

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Shipwreck Exploration Projects

Odyssey began conducting offshore services for our shipwreck business partner, Magellan Limited, in 2016. In 2017 the search and inspection phase of a major shipwreck project covering multiple valuable targets was successfully completed. This project is ongoing and we currently are providing a range of marine-related services to Magellan in support of this.

Other Projects

Odyssey offers its marine exploration services to third-party companies. This may be for mineral exploration, environmental studies, shipwreck search and recovery, subsea surveys, and other off-shore work requiring specialized equipment, personnel, project planning and management as well as research and scientific services.

Critical Accounting Policies and Changes to Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes in our critical accounting estimates since December 31, 2018, nor have we adopted any accounting policy that has or will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations

The dollar values discussed in the following tables, except as otherwise indicated, are approximations to the nearest $1,000,000 and therefore do not necessarily sum in columns or rows. For more detail refer to the Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1.

Three-months ended March 31, 2019, compared to three-months ended March 31, 2018

Increase/(Decrease)							2019 vs. 2018
(Dollars in millions)	2019			2018			$			%
Total revenues	$	0.8		$	0.5		$	0.3			55%
Marketing, general and administrative		1.3			1.4			(0.1	)		10%
Operations and research		1.7			1.0			0.7			69%
Total operating expenses	$	3.0		$	2.5		$	0.6			23%
Other income (expense)	$	(0.1	)	$	(0.7	)	$	(0.6	)		81%
Income tax benefit (provision)	$	0.0		$	0.0		$	0.0			0%
Non-controlling interest	$	1.2		$	0.9		$	0.3			34%
Net income (loss)	$	(1.2	)	$	(1.7	)	$	(0.6	)		33%

Revenue

Revenue is primarily generated through the sale of marine services either through expedition charters or for the services from our crew and equipment that are on a fee or cost-plus basis.

Total revenue in the current quarter was $0.8 million, a $0.3 million increase over the revenue in the same period a year ago. The revenue generated in each period was a result of performing marine research, project administration and search and recovery operations for our customers and related parties. We provided these services to our related party customer Magellan during both of these periods as well as providing marine related services in 2019 to the deep-sea mineral exploration company, CIC, owned and controlled by our Chairman of the Board (see NOTE D).

Operating Expenses

Marketing, general and administrative expenses primarily include all costs within the following departments: Executive, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, Sales and Business Development. Marketing, general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.1 million from $1.4 million in 2018 to $1.3 million in 2019 primarily as a result of (i) a decrease of $0.1 million of personnel expenses mainly attributable to share-based compensation and employee compensation and (ii) a $0.1 million corporate overhead decrease consisting of corporate legal support and corporate administration support costs and (iii) an increase of $0.1 million in maritime legal support.

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Operations and research expenses primarily include all costs within Archaeology, Conservation, Exhibits, Research, and Marine operations, which includes all vessel and charter operations. Operations and research expenses increased by $0.7 million from 2018 to 2019 primarily as a result of the following items: (i) an increase of $0.1 million in marine labor directly tied to the related incremental revenue and (ii) a $0.6 million increase of legal fees incurred in support of efforts undertaken while we try to secure the environmental permit for our Mexican subsidiary.

Other Income and Expense

Other income and expense generally consists of interest expense on our debt financing arrangements as well as, from time to time, the fair value change of derivatives carried on the balance sheet. Total other income and expense was $0.1 and $0.7 million in net expenses for 2019 and 2018, respectively, resulting in a net expense decrease of $0.6 million. This variance was attributable to an increase in interest expense of $0.2 million offset by an increase in other income of $0.8 million which is the reclassification of our Revenue Participation Rights for our Cambridge project, see NOTE K for further information. Interest expense for bother periods primarily relates to our outstanding convertible debt balances, see NOTE H for further details.

Taxes and Non-Controlling Interest

Due to losses, we did not accrue any taxes in either period ending 2019 or 2018.

Starting in 2013, we became the controlling shareholder of Oceanica. Our financial statements thus include the financial results of Oceanica. Except for intercompany transactions that are fully eliminated upon consolidation, Oceanica’s revenues and expenses, in their entirety, are shown in our consolidated financial statements. The share of Oceanica’s net losses corresponding to the equity of Oceanica not owned by us is subsequently shown as the “Non-Controlling Interest” in the consolidated statements of operations. The non-controlling interest adjustment in the first quarter of 2019 was $1.2 million as compared to $0.9 million in the first quarter of 2018. This increase is mainly attributable to the compounding debt interest on our Mexican subsidiary’s balance sheet.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

	Three-Months Ended
(In thousands)	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
Summary of Cash Flows:
Net cash used by operating activities	$	(1,461	)	$	(2,009	)
Net cash provided by investing activities		(3	)		990
Net cash provided by financing activities		(105	)		1,274
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,569	)	$	255
Beginning cash and cash equivalents		2,787			1,108
Ending cash and cash equivalents	$	1,218		$	1,363

Discussion of Cash Flows

Net cash used by operating activities for the first nine months of 2019 was $1.5 million, a decrease of $0.5 million compared to the same period in 2018. This net cash used by operating activities reflected a net loss before non-controlling interest of $(2.4) million offset in part by non-cash items of $(0.8) million which primarily included depreciation and amortization of $0.1 million, note payable interest accretion of $0.2 million and a reduction of deferred income of $0.8 million as well as a noncash use of $0.2 million for an investment in an unconsolidated entity. Other operating activity changes resulted in an increase in working capital of $1.7 million. Changes to accrued expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other assets in 2019 comprised the $1.7 million.

Cash flows used by investing activities for the three months of 2019 were $0.003 million compared to $1.0 million for the same period in 2018. The same period during 2018 includes a payment of $1.0 million from Magellan for the purchase of certain marine assets, see NOTE L.

Cash flows used by financing activities for the first three months of 2019 were $0.1 million which represents repayments of financed obligations. For the same period in 2018, we borrowed the final tranche of $0.4 million from MINOSA and $1.0 million from Monaco. This cash inflow was partially offset by repayment of debt obligations of $0.1 million.

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Other Cash Flow and Equity Areas

General Discussion

At March 31, 2019, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 million, a decrease of $1.6 million from the December 31, 2018 balance of $2.8 million. This decrease was primarily the net result of cash flows associated with the year-to-date operating net cash used.

Financial debt of the company, excluding any derivative or beneficial conversion feature components of such, remained at $30.4 million at March 31, 2019, unchanged from the balance at December 31, 2018.

Financings

Stock Purchase Agreement

On March 11, 2015, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Penelope Mining LLC (the “Investor”), and, solely with respect to certain provisions of the Purchase Agreement, Minera del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (the “MINOSA”). The Purchase Agreement provides for us to issue and sell to the Investor shares of the our preferred stock in the amounts and at the prices set forth below (the numbers set forth below have been adjusted to reflect the 1-for-12 reverse stock split of February 19, 2016):

Series	No. of Shares		Price per Share
Series AA-1		8,427,004	$	12.00
Series AA-2		7,223,145	$	6.00

The closing of the sale and issuance of shares of the Company’s preferred stock to the Investor is subject to certain conditions, including the Company’s receipt of required approvals from the Company’s stockholders (received on June 9, 2015), the receipt of regulatory approval, performance by the Company of its obligations under the Purchase Agreement, receipt of certain third party consents, the listing of the underlying common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market and the Investor’s satisfaction, in its sole discretion, with the viability of certain undersea mining projects of the Company. Completion of the transaction requires amending the Company’s articles of incorporation to (a) effect a reverse stock split, which was done on February 19, 2016, (b) adjusting the Company’s authorized capitalization, which was also done on February 19, 2016, and (c) establishing a classified board of directors (collectively, the “Amendments”). The Amendments have been or will be set forth in certificates of amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation filed or to be filed with the Nevada Secretary of State.

The purchase and sale of 2,916,667 shares of Series AA-1 Preferred Stock at an initial closing and for the purchase and sale of the remaining 5,510,337 shares of Series AA-1 Preferred Stock according to the following schedule, is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of specified conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement:

Date	No. Series AA-1 Shares		Total Purchase Price
March 1, 2016		1,806,989	$	21,683,868
September 1, 2016		1,806,989	$	21,683,868
March 1, 2017		1,517,871	$	18,214,446
March 1, 2018		378,488	$	4,541,856

The Investor may elect to purchase all or a portion of the Series AA-1 Preferred Stock before the other dates set forth above. The initial closing and the closing scheduled for March 1, 2016, have not yet occurred because certain conditions to closing have not yet been satisfied or waived. After completing the purchase of all AA-1 Preferred Stock, the Investor has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase all or a portion the 7,223,145 shares of Series AA-2 Preferred Stock at any time after the closing price of the Common Stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market has been $15.12 or more for 20 consecutive trading days. The Investor’s right to purchase the shares of Series AA-2 Preferred Stock will terminate on the fifth anniversary of the initial closing under the Purchase Agreement.

The Purchase Agreement contains certain restrictions, subject to certain exceptions described below, on the Company’s ability to initiate, solicit or knowingly encourage or facilitate an alternative acquisition proposal, to participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding an alternative acquisition proposal, or to enter into any acquisition agreement, merger agreement or similar definitive agreement, or any letter of intent, memorandum of understanding or agreement in principle, or any other agreement relating to an alternative acquisition proposal. These restrictions will continue until the earlier to occur of the termination of the Purchase Agreement pursuant to its terms and the time at which the initial closing occurs.

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The Purchase Agreement also includes customary termination rights for both the Company and the Investor and provides that, in connection with the termination of the Purchase Agreement under specified circumstances, including in the event of a

termination by the Company in order to accept a Superior Proposal, the Company will be required to pay to the Investor a termination fee of $4.0 million.

The Purchase Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants of the parties customary for a transaction of this type.

Subject to the terms set forth in the Purchase Agreement, the Lender provided the Company, through a subsidiary of the Company, with loans of $14.75 million, the outstanding amount of which, plus accrued interest, will be repaid from the proceeds from the sale of the shares of Series AA-1 Preferred Stock at the initial closing. The outstanding principal balance of the loan at March 31, 2019 was $14.75 million.

The obligation to repay the loans is evidenced by a promissory note (the “Note”) in the amount of up to $14.75 million and bears interest at the rate of 8.0% per annum, and, pursuant to a pledge agreement (the “Pledge Agreement”) between the Lender and Odyssey Marine Enterprises Ltd., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“OME”), is secured by a pledge of 54.0 million shares of Oceanica Resources S. de R.L., a Panamanian limitada (“Oceanica”), held by OME. In addition, OME and the Lender entered into a call option agreement (the “Oceanica Call”), pursuant to which OME granted the Lender an option to purchase the 54.0 million shares of Oceanica held by OME for an exercise price of $40.0 million at any time during the one-year period after the Oceanica Call was executed and delivered by the parties. The Oceanica Call option expired on March 11, 2016 without being executed or extended. On December 15, 2015, the Promissory Note was amended to provide that, unless otherwise converted as provided in the Note, the adjusted principal balance shall be due and payable in full upon written demand by MINOSA; provided that MINOSA agrees that it shall not demand payment of the adjusted principal balance earlier than the first to occur of: (i) 30 days after the date on which (x) SEMARNAT makes a determination with respect to the current application for the Manifestacion de Impacto Ambiental relating to our phosphate deposit project, which determination is other than an approval or (y) Enterprises or any of its affiliates withdraws such application without MINOSA’s prior written consent; (ii) termination by Odyssey of the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated March 11, 2015 (the “Purchase Agreement”), among Odyssey, MINOSA, and Penelope Mining, LLC (the “Investor”); (iii) the occurrence of an event of default under the Promissory Note; (iv) March 30, 2016; or (v) if and only if the Investor shall have terminated the Purchase Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(iii) thereof, March 30, 2016. On March 18, 2016 the agreements with MINOSA and Penelope were further amended and extended the maturity date of the loan to March 18, 2017(see NOTE H).

On March 18, 2016, Odyssey entered into a $3.0 million Note Purchase Agreement with Epsilon Acquisitions LLC (see below and NOTE H).

Epsilon is an investment vehicle of Mr. Alonso Ancira who is Chairman of the Board of AHMSA, an entity that controls MINOSA.

Class AA Convertible Preferred Stock

Pursuant to a certificate of designation (the “Designation”) to be filed with the Nevada Secretary of State, each share of Series AA-1 Convertible Preferred Stock and Series AA-2 Convertible Preferred Stock (collectively, the “Class AA Preferred Stock”) will be convertible into one share of Common Stock at any time and from time to time at the election of the holder. Each share of Class AA Preferred Stock will rank pari passu with all other shares of Class AA Preferred Stock and senior to shares of Common Stock and all other classes and series of junior stock. If the Company declares a dividend or makes a distribution to the holders of Common Stock, the holders of the Class AA Preferred Stock will be entitled to participate in the dividend or distribution on an as-converted basis. Each share of Class AA Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to vote, in person or by proxy, at any special or annual meeting of stockholders, on all matters voted on by holders of Common Stock, voting together as a single class with other shares entitled to vote thereon. So long as a majority of the shares of the Class AA Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Company will be prohibited from taking specified extraordinary actions without the approval of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Class AA Preferred Stock. In the event of the liquidation of the Company, each holder of shares of Class AA Preferred Stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid, out of the assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders, an amount in cash equal to the greater of (a) the amount paid to the Company for such holder’s shares of Class AA Preferred Stock, plus an accretion thereon of 8.0% per annum, compounded annually, and (b) the amount such holder would be entitled to receive had such holder converted such shares of Class AA Preferred into Common Stock immediately prior to such time at which payment will be made or any assets distributed.

Stockholder Agreement

The Purchase Agreement provides that, at the initial closing, the Company and the Investor will enter into a stockholder agreement (the “Stockholder Agreement”). The Stockholder Agreement will provide that (a) in connection with each meeting of the Company’s stockholders at which directors are to be elected, the Company will (i) nominate for election as members of the Company’s board of directors a number of individuals designated by the Investor (“Investor Designees”) equivalent to the Investor’s proportionate ownership of the Company’s voting securities (rounded up to the next highest integer) less the number of Investor

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Designees who are members of the board of directors and not subject to election at such meeting, and (ii) use its reasonable best efforts to cause such nominees to be elected to the board of directors; (b) the Company will cause one of the Investor Designees to serve as a member of (or at such Investor Designee’s election, as an observer to) each committee of the Company’s board of directors; and (c) each Investor Designee shall have the right to enter into an indemnification agreement with the Company (an “Indemnification Agreement”) pursuant to which such Investor Designee is indemnified by the Company to the fullest extent allowed by Nevada law if, by reason of his or her serving as a director of the Company, such Investor Designee is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any proceeding or by reason of anything done or not done by such Investor Designee in his or her capacity as a director of the Company.

The Stockholder Agreement will provide the Investor with pre-emptive rights with respect to certain equity offerings of the Company and restricts the Company from selling equity securities until the Investor has purchased all the Class AA Preferred Stock or no longer has the right or obligation to purchase any of the Class AA Preferred Stock. The Stockholder Agreement will also provide the Investor with certain “first look” rights with respect to certain mineral deposits discovered by the Company or its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Stockholder Agreement, the Company will grant the Investor certain demand and piggy-back registration rights, including for shelf registrations, with respect to the resale of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Class AA Preferred Stock.

Other loans

Promissory Note

On March 18, 2016 we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with Epsilon Acquisitions LLC (“Epsilon”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Epsilon loaned us $3.0 million in two installments of $1.5 million on March 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016. The indebtedness bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and was due on March 18, 2017. We were also responsible for $50,000 of the lender’s out of pocket costs. This amount is included in the loan balance. In pledge agreements related to the loans, we granted security interests to Epsilon in (a) the 54 million cuotas (a unit of ownership under Panamanian law) of Oceanica Resources S. de R.L. (“Oceanica”) held by our wholly owned subsidiary, Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd. (“OME”), (b) all notes and other receivables from Oceanica and its subsidiary owed to the Odyssey Pledgors, and (c) all of the outstanding equity in OME. Epsilon has the right to convert the outstanding indebtedness into shares of our common stock upon 75 days’ notice to us or upon a merger, consolidation, third party tender offer, or similar transaction relating to us at the conversion price of $5.00 per share, which represents the five-day volume-weighted average price of Odyssey’s common stock for the five trading day period ending on March 17, 2016. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, the conversion price will be reduced to $2.50 per share. Following any conversion of the indebtedness, Penelope Mining LLC (an affiliate of Epsilon) (“Penelope”), may elect to reduce its commitment to purchase preferred stock of Odyssey under the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2015 (as amended, the “Stock Purchase Agreement”), among Odyssey, Penelope, and Minera del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“MINOSA”) by the amount of indebtedness converted.

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (a) we agreed to waive our rights to terminate the Stock Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof until December 31, 2016, and (b) MINOSA agreed to extend, until March 18, 2017, the maturity date of the $14.75 million loan extended by MINOSA to OME pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement. The indebtedness may be accelerated upon the occurrence of specified events of default including (a) OME’s failure to pay any amount payable on the date due and payable; (b) OME or we fail to perform or observe any term, covenant, or agreement in the Purchase Agreement or the related documents, subject to a five-day cure period; (c) an event of default or material breach by OME, us or any of our affiliates under any of the other loan documents shall have occurred and all grace periods, if any, applicable thereto shall have expired; (d) the Stock Purchase Agreement shall have been terminated; (e) specified dissolution, liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar cases or actions are commenced by or against OME or any of its subsidiaries, in specified circumstances unless dismissed or stayed within 60 days; (f) the entry of judgment or award against OME or any of its subsidiaries in excess or $100,000; and (g) a change in control (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) occurs.

In connection with the execution and delivery of the Purchase Agreement, we and Epsilon entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which we agreed to register new shares of our common stock with a formal registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission upon the conversion of the indebtedness.

Accounting considerations: Note Purchase Agreement

We have accounted for this agreement as a financing transaction, wherein the net proceeds received were allocated to the financial instruments issued. Prior to making the accounting allocation, we evaluated for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”).

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This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was less than the Company’s stock price on the commitment date, therefore a BCF of $96,000 was recorded. The BCF represented a debt discount which is fully amortized.

Loan modification (October 1, 2016)

On October 1, 2016 Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd. (“OME”), entered into an Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement (the “Restated Note Purchase Agreement”) with Epsilon Acquisitions LLC (“Epsilon”). In connection with the existing $3.0 million loan agreement, Epsilon agreed to lend an additional $3.0 million of secured convertible promissory notes. The convertible promissory notes bear an interest rate of 10.0% per annum and was due and payable on March 18, 2017. Epsilon has the right to convert all amounts outstanding under the Restated Note into shares of our common stock upon 75 days’ notice to OME or upon a merger, consolidation, third party tender offer, or similar transaction relating to us at the applicable conversion price, which is (a) $5.00 per share with respect to the $3.0 million already advanced under the Restated Note and (b) with respect to additional advances under the Restated Note, the five-day volume-weighted average price of our common stock for the five trading day period ending on the trading day immediately prior to the date on which OME submits a borrowing notice for such advance. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, we shall not issue any of our common stock upon conversion of any outstanding tranche (other than the first $3.0 million already advanced) under this Restated Note in excess of 1,388,769 shares of common stock. The additional tranches were issued as follows: (a) $1,000,000 (“Tranche 3”) was issued on October 16, 2016 with a conversion price of $3.52 per share; (b) $1,000,000 (“Tranche 4”) was issued on November 15, 2016 with a conversion price of $4.19 per share; and (c) $1,000,000 (“Tranche 5”) was issued on December 15, 2016 with a conversion price of $4.13 per share. During 2017, Epsilon assigned Tranche 4 and 5 totaling $2,000,000 of this debt to MINOSA under the same terms as the original debt.

As an inducement for the issuance of the additional $3.0 million of promissory notes, we also delivered to Epsilon a common stock purchase warrant (the “Warrant”) pursuant to which Epsilon has the right to purchase up to 120,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $3.52 per share, which exercise price represents the five-day volume-weighted average price of our common stock for the five trading day period ending on the trading day immediately prior to the day on which the Warrant was issued. Epsilon may exercise the Warrant in whole or in part at any time during the period ending October 1, 2021. The Warrant includes a cashless exercise feature and provides that, if Epsilon is in default of its obligations to fund any advance pursuant to and in accordance with the Restated Note Purchase Agreement, then, thereafter, the maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be purchased under the Warrant shall be the number determined by multiplying 120,000 by a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the aggregate principal amount of advances that have been extended to the OME by Epsilon pursuant to the Restated Note Purchase Agreement on or after the date of the Warrant and prior to the date of such failure and (b) the denominator of which is $3.0 million.

Accounting considerations: Loan Modification

We evaluated for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”). This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. Additionally, the warrant agreement did not contain any terms or features that would preclude equity classification. We were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The allocations of the three additional tranches were as follows.

	Tranche 3		Tranche 4		Tranche 5
Promissory Note	$	981,796	$	939,935	$	1,000,000
Beneficial Conversion Feature (“BCF”)*		18,204		60,065		—
Proceeds	$	1,000,000	$	1,000,000	$	1,000,000

A beneficial conversion feature arises when the calculation of the effective conversion price is less than the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance. Tranche 5 did not result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was greater than the company’s stock price on the date of issuance.

The warrants fair values were calculated using Black-Scholes Merton (“BSM”). The aggregate fair value of the warrants totaled $303,712. Since the warrants were issued as an inducement to Epsilon to issue additional debt, we recorded an inducement expense of $303,712.

Term Extension (March 21, 2017)

On March 21, 2017 we entered into an amendment to the Restated Note Purchase Agreement with Epsilon. In connection with the existing $6.0 million loan agreement, the adjusted principal balance is due and payable in full upon the earlier of (i) written demand by Epsilon or (ii) such time as Odyssey or the guarantor pays any other indebtedness for borrowed money prior to its stated maturity date. As such the Company amortized the notes up to their face value of $6,050,000 and they are classified as short-term. However, since Epsilon converted the first $3.0 million into 670,455 of our common shares and assigned $2.0 million to MINOSA, the current principal indebtedness at March 31, 2019 is $1.0 million.

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Promissory Note

On April 15, 2016, Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (“Odyssey”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries Oceanica Marine Operations, S.R.L. (“OMO”), Odyssey Marine Services, Inc. (“OMS”), and Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd. (“OME”) executed a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Monaco Financial LLC (“Monaco”) pursuant to which Odyssey borrowed $1,825,000 from Monaco. The current balance is now $1,175,000. Monaco advanced the entire amount to us in March 2016 upon execution of a Letter of Intent. The indebtedness is evidenced by a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) that provides for interest at the rate of 10.0% per annum on the outstanding amount of principal, with the entire unpaid principal sum outstanding, together with any unpaid interest thereon, being due and payable on April 15, 2018. This note has matured, but Monaco has not demanded payment since we are in negotiations with Monaco to set a new maturity date. Odyssey has the right to prepay the indebtedness, in whole or in part, upon 30 days’ notice to Monaco.

Pursuant to the Loan Agreement and as security for the indebtedness, Monaco was granted a security interest in (a) one-half of the indebtedness evidenced by the Amended and Restated Consolidated Note and Guaranty, dated September 25, 2015 (the “ExO Note”), in the original principal amount of $18.0 million, issued by Exploraciones Oceanicas S. de R.L. de C.V. to OMO, and all rights associated therewith (the “OMO Collateral”); and (b) all marine technology and assets in OMS’s possession or control used for offshore exploration, including a deep-tow search systems, winches, multi-beam sonar, and other equipment. OME unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed all obligations of Odyssey, OMO, and OMS to Monaco under the Loan Agreement.

As further consideration for the loan, Monaco was granted an option (the “Option”) to purchase the OMO Collateral. The Option is exercisable at any time before the earlier of (a) the date that is 30 days after the loan is paid in full or (b) the maturity date of the ExO Note, for aggregate consideration of $9.3 million, $1.8 million of which would be paid at the closing of the exercise of the Option, with the balance paid in ten monthly installments of $750,000.

The Loan Agreement also contains customary representations and warranties of the parties, covenants, and events of default. Of the combined total indebtedness of Monaco’s Note 1 of $2.8 million (NOTE H) and this agreement, Note 2, (see NOTE H), Monaco can convert this combined debt into 3,174,603 shares of Oceanica at a fixed conversion price of $1.00 per share, or $3,174,603. Any remaining debt in excess of $3,174,603 is not convertible. The Note further provides that the maximum number of Oceanica cuotas that can be acquired by Monaco upon conversion is 3,174,603 cuotas. During the three-months ended June 30, 2017, we sold a marine vessel to a related party of Monaco for $650,000. The consideration for this vessel was applied to our loan balance to Monaco in the amount of $650,000.

Promissory Note

On May 3, 2017, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) with SMOM. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, SMOM agreed to loan us up to $3.0 million as evidenced by a convertible promissory note. As a commitment fee, we assigned the remaining 50% of our Neptune Minerals, LLC receivable to SMOM. This receivable had zero carrying value on our balance sheet and due to the age and collectability was deemed to have no fair value. The indebtedness bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and matures on the second anniversary of this Loan Agreement which is May 3, 2019. On April 20, 2018, the loan was amended, and the principal amount of the Loan was increased to $3,500,000. The loan balance at December 31, 2018 is $3.5 million. The holder has the option to convert up to $2.0 million of any unpaid principal and interest into up to 50% of the equity interest held by Odyssey in Aldama Mining Company, S.de R.L. de C.V. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of ours. The conversion value of $1.0 million equates to 10% of the equity interest in Aldama. If the holder elects to acquire the entire 50% of the equity interest, the Holder has to pay the deficiency in cash. As additional consideration for the loan, the holder has the right to purchase from Odyssey all or a portion of the equity collateral (up to the 50% of the equity interest of Aldama) for the option consideration ($1.0 million for each 10% of equity interests) during the period that is the later of (i) one year after the maturity date and (ii) one year after the loan is repaid in full, the expiration date. The lender may also choose to extend the expiration date annually by paying $500,000 for each year extended.

Promissory Note

On August 10, 2017, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Minosa Purchase Agreement”) with MINOSA. Pursuant to the Minosa Purchase Agreement, MINOSA whereas MINOSA will loan Enterprises up to $3.0 million. During 2018, this debt was fully funded and Epsilon assigned $2.0 million of its debt to MINOSA. At March 31, 2019, the outstanding principal balance, including the Epsilon assignment, is $5.1 million. The indebtedness is evidenced by a secured convertible promissory note (the “Minosa Note”) and bears interest at a rate equal to 10.0% per annum. Unless otherwise converted as described below, the entire outstanding principal balance under this Minosa Note and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable upon written demand by MINOSA; provided, that MINOSA agreed not make a demand for payment prior to the earlier of (a) an event of default (as defined in the Minosa Note) or (b) a date, which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that MINOSA intends to demand payment. MINOSA has not provided any notice they intend to issue a payment demand notice. We unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed all of the obligations under the Minosa Purchase Agreement and the Minosa Note. MINOSA has the right to convert all amounts outstanding under the Minosa Note into shares of our common stock upon 75 days’ notice to us or upon a merger, consolidation, third party tender offer, or similar transaction relating to us at the conversion price of $4.41 per share. During December 2017 MINOSA, transferred this debt to its parent company.

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This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was less than the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance, therefore a BCF of $62,925 was recorded. As of December 31,2017, all of the BCF has been accreted to the income statement. The BCF represented a debt discount which was amortized over the original life of the loan.

As previously reported, Epsilon loaned us an aggregate of $6.0 million pursuant to an amended and restated convertible promissory Minosa Note, dated as of March 18, 2016, as further amended and restated on October 1, 2016 (the “Epsilon Note”). Since then, Epsilon has assigned $2.0 million of the indebtedness under the Epsilon Note to MINOSA. Along with Epsilon, we entered into a second amended and restated convertible promissory note (the “Second AR Epsilon Note”), which further amends and restates the Epsilon Note. The stated principal amount of the Second AR Epsilon Note is $1.0 million (which reflects the outstanding principal balance remaining after giving effect to Epsilon’s (x) previous assignment of $2.0 million of the indebtedness under the Epsilon Note to MINOSA and (y) conversion of $3.0 million of the indebtedness under the Epsilon Note into shares of our common stock). The Second AR Epsilon Note further provides that the outstanding principal balance under the Second AR Epsilon Note and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable upon written demand by Epsilon; provided, that Epsilon agreed not make a demand for payment prior to the earlier of (a) an event of default (as defined in the Second AR Epsilon Note) or (b) a date, which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that MINOSA intends to demand payment.

Upon the closing of the Minosa Purchase Agreement, along with MINOSA, and Penelope Mining LLC, an affiliate of Minosa (“Penelope”), executed and delivered a Second Amended and Restated Waiver and Consent and Amendment No. 5 to Promissory Note and Amendment No. 2 to Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Second AR Waiver”). Pursuant to the Second AR Waiver, Minosa and Penelope consented to the transactions contemplated by the Minosa Purchase Agreement and waived any breach of any representation or warranty and violation of any covenant in the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2015, as amended April 10, 2015 (the “SPA”), by and among us, Minosa, and Penelope, arising out of the Company’s execution and delivery of the Minosa Purchase Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby. Pursuant to the Second AR Waiver, we also waived, and agreed not to exercise our right to terminate the SPA pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(ii) thereto, both (a) until after the earlier of (i) July 1, 2018, (ii) the date that MINOSA fails, refuses, or declines to fund (or otherwise does not fund) any subsequent loan under the Minosa Purchase Agreement and (iii) demand is made for repayment of all or any part of the indebtedness outstanding under the Minosa Note, the Second AR Epsilon Note, or the Promissory Note, dated as of March 11, 2015, as amended (the “SPA Note”), in the principal amount of $14.75 million that was issued by us to MINOSA under the SPA, and (b) unless on or prior to such termination, the Notes are paid in full.

The Second AR Waiver (x) further provides that following any conversion of the indebtedness evidenced by the Minosa Note, Penelope may elect to reduce its commitment to purchase our preferred stock under the SPA by the amount of indebtedness converted by MINOSA and (y) amends the SPA Note to provide that the outstanding principal balance under the SPA Note and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable upon written demand by MINOSA; provided, that Minosa agreed not make a demand for payment prior to the earlier of (a) an event of default (as defined in the Minosa Note) or (b) a date, which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that Minosa intends to demand payment.

The obligations under the Minosa Note may be accelerated upon the occurrence of specified events of default including (a) our failure to pay any amount payable under the Minosa Note on the date due and payable; (b) our failure to perform or observe any term, covenant, or agreement in the Minosa Note or the related documents, subject to a five-day cure period; (c) the occurrence and expiration of all applicable grace periods, if any, of an event of default or material breach by us under any of the other loan documents; (d) the termination of the SPA; (e) commencement of certain specified dissolution, liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar cases or actions by or against us, in specified circumstances unless dismissed or stayed within 60 days; (f) the entry of a judgment or award against us in excess of $100,000; and (g) the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the Minosa Note).

Pursuant to second amended and restated pledge agreements (the “Second AR Pledge Agreements”) entered into by us in favor of MINOSA, the we pledged and granted security interests to MINOSA in (a) the 54 million cuotas (a unit of ownership under Panamanian law) of Oceanica held by us, (b) all notes and other receivables from Oceanica and its subsidiary owed to us, and (c) all of the outstanding equity in our wholly owned subsidiary, Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd.

In connection with the execution and delivery of the Minosa Purchase Agreement, Odyssey and MINOSA entered into a second amended and restated registration rights agreement (the “Second AR Registration Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which Odyssey agreed to register the offer and sale of the shares (the “Conversion Shares”) of our common stock issuable upon the conversion of the indebtedness evidenced by the Minosa Note. Subject to specified limitations set forth in the Second AR Registration Rights Agreement, including that we are eligible to use Form S-3, the holder of the Minosa Note can require us to register the offer and sale of the Conversion Shares if the aggregate offering price thereof (before any underwriting discounts and commissions) is not less than $3.0 million. In addition, we agreed to file a registration statement relating to the offer and sale of the Conversion Shares on a continuous basis promptly (but in no event later than 60 days after) after the conversion of the Minosa Note into the Conversion Shares and to thereafter use its reasonable best efforts to have such registration statement declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Promissory Note

During the period ended March 31, 2018, Monaco advanced us $1.0 million that was applied to a loan agreement that was executed on April 20, 2018. Monaco also agreed to treat $99,366 of back rent owed by us to Monaco as part of this loan resulting in an aggregate principal amount of $1,099,366 at March 31, 2019. The indebtedness bears interest at 10.0% percent per year. All principal and any unpaid interest is to be payable on the first anniversary of this agreement, April 20, 2019. This debt is secured by cash proceeds, if any, from our future shipwreck projects we have contracted with Magellan. As additional consideration, their share purchase option expiration date, as discussed in Note 1 – Monaco 2014 and Note 2 – Monaco 2016 above, has been extended from 30 days to seven months after the note becomes paid in full.

Promissory Note

On July 12, 2018, we entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with two individuals (the “Lenders”), one of whom holds in excess of 5.0% of our outstanding common stock. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Lenders agreed to lend an aggregate of $1,050,000, which is the balance at March 31, 2019, to us, which was advanced in three tranches on July 12, 2018, $500,000, August 17, 2018, $300,000 and October 4, 2018, $250,000. The indebtedness is evidenced by secured convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”) and bears interest at a rate equal to 8.0% per annum. Unless otherwise converted as described below, the entire outstanding principal balance under the Notes and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable on July 12, 2019.

At any time after to the first to occur of (a) a sale by us of additional Notes or (b) September 12, 2018, the Lenders have the right to convert all amounts outstanding under the Notes into either (x) shares of our common stock at the conversion rate of $8.00 per share, (y) $500,000 of the indebtedness owed by Exploraciones Oceanicas S. de R. L. de C.V. (“ExO”) to Oceanica Marine Operations, S.R.L. (“OMO”), or (z) a 7.5% interest in Aldama Mining Company, S. de R. L. de C.V. (“Aldama”). We indirectly hold a controlling interest in ExO; OMO and Aldama are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of ours.

In connection with the issuance and sale of the Notes, we issued warrants to purchase common stock (the “Warrants”) to the Lenders. The Lenders may exercise the Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $12.00 per share. The Warrants are exercisable during the period commencing on the date on which the Notes are converted into shares of our common stock and ending on July 12, 2021.

Pursuant to a Pledge Agreement, dated as of July 12, 2018 (the “Pledge Agreement”), our obligations under the Notes are secured by a pledge of a portion of Odyssey’s ownership interest in Aldama and another entity.

Pursuant to a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) among us and the Lenders, we granted the Lenders “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to the shares of our common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes and the exercise of the Warrants.

The Purchase Agreement, the Notes, the Warrants, the Pledge Agreement, and the Rights Agreement include representations and warranties and other covenants, conditions, and other provisions customary for comparable transactions.

Going Concern Consideration

We have experienced several years of net losses and may continue to do so. Our ability to generate net income or positive cash flows for the following twelve months is dependent upon our success in developing and monetizing our interests in mineral exploration entities, generating income from exploration charters, collecting on amounts owed to us, and completing the MINOSA/Penelope equity financing transaction approved by our stockholders on June 9, 2015.

Our 2019 business plan requires us to generate new cash inflows to effectively allow us to perform our planned projects. We plan to generate new cash inflows through the monetization of our receivables and equity stakes in seabed mineral companies, financings, syndications or other partnership opportunities. If cash inflow is not sufficient to meet our desired projected business plan requirements, we will be required to follow a contingency business plan which is based on curtailed expenses and fewer cash requirements. On March 11, 2015, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Minera del Norte S.A. de c.v. (“MINOSA”) and Penelope Mining LLC (“Penelope”), an affiliate of MINOSA, pursuant to which (a) MINOSA agreed to extend short-term, debt financing to Odyssey of up to $14.75 million, and (b) Penelope agreed to invest up to $101 million over three years in convertible preferred stock of Odyssey. The equity financing is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the approval of our stockholders which occurred on June 9, 2015, and MINOSA and Penelope are currently under no obligation to make the preferred share equity investments.

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Our consolidated non-restricted cash balance at March 31, 2019 was $1.2 million which is insufficient to support operations for the following 12 months. We have a working capital deficit at March 31, 2019 of $40.7 million. Our largest loan of $14.75 million from MINOSA had a due date of December 31, 2017 which is now linked to other stipulations, see NOTE H for further detail. The majority of our remaining assets have been pledged to MINOSA, and its affiliates, and to Monaco Financial LLC, leaving us with few opportunities to raise additional funds from our balance sheet. The total consolidated book value of our assets was approximately $3.6 million at March 31, 2019 and the fair market value of these assets may differ from their net carrying book value. Even though we executed the above noted financing arrangement with Penelope, Penelope must purchase the shares for us to be able to complete the equity component of the transaction. The Penelope equity transaction is heavily dependent on the outcome of our subsidiary’s application approval process for an environmental permit to commercially develop a mineralized phosphate deposit off the coast of Mexico. The factors noted above raise doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Leases, which establishes a comprehensive lease standard under GAAP for virtually all industries. The standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase of the leased asset by the lessee. This classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right of use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. The standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. The standard will apply for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods therein, and requires modified retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. Based on management’s current understanding of this standard along with the underlying substance of our operations, management believes it will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In July 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The amendments in Part I of this Update change the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The amendments also clarify existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments. As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value as a result of the existence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, the amendments require entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. Convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features are now subject to the specialized guidance for contingent beneficial conversion features (in Subtopic 470-20, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options), including related EPS guidance (in Topic 260). The amendments in Part II of this Update recharacterize the indefinite deferral of certain provisions of Topic 480 that now are presented as pending content in the Codification, to a scope exception. Those amendments do not have an accounting effect. For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. For all other entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. Based on management’s current understanding of this new standard along with the underlying substance of our operations, management believes it will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118. The amendments in this update add various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the issuance of SEC Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) (“SAB 118”). The SEC issued SAB 118 to address concerns about reporting entities’ ability to timely comply with the accounting requirements to recognize all of the effects of the Act in the period of enactment. SAB 118 allows a reporting entity to disclose that timely determination of some or all of the income tax effects from the Act are incomplete by the due date of the financial statements and, if possible, to provide a reasonable estimate. The use of reasonable estimates, when needed, have been disclosed in NOTE B of the consolidated financial statements.

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Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the AICPA and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material effect, if any, on the Company’s financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not engage in off-balance sheet financing arrangements. In particular, we do not have any interest in so-called limited purpose entities, which include special purpose entities (SPEs) and structured finance entities.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. We currently do not have any debt obligations with variable interest rates.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. As of the end of the period covered by this report, based on an evaluation carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, the CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There have been no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting to date in 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is not currently a party to any litigation. From time to time in the ordinary course of business, we may be subject to or may assert a variety of claims or lawsuits.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

For information regarding risk factors, please refer to Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Investors should consider such risk factors, as well as the risk factor set forth below, prior to making an investment decision with respect to the Company’s securities.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

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ITEM 6. Exhibits

10.1**	Share Purchase Agreement dated April 9, 2019 (Filed herewith electronically)
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith electronically)
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith electronically)
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Filed herewith electronically)
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Filed herewith electronically)
101.1	Interactive Data File

** Portion of this exhibit has been omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request. The omitted information has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.
Date: May 15, 2019	By:	/s/ Jay A. Nudi
		Jay A. Nudi, as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Authorized Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

[***]   =   Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by bracketed asterisks, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

THIS SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of April 9, 2019, is entered into among SEABED CAPITAL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Seller”), and ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC., a Nevada corporation (“Buyer”).

Recitals:

A. Seller owns, beneficially and of record, 480 shares of common stock (the “Acquired Shares”) of [***] Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of the [***] (the “Company”).

B. Buyer desires to acquire from Seller, and Seller desires to assign and transfer to Buyer, all the Acquired Shares, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

Article 1

Definitions

Section 1.01. Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings set forth in Appendix 1.01 attached hereto.

Section 1.02. Interpretation. For purposes of this Agreement: (a) the words “include,” “includes,” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”, (b) the word “or” is not exclusive, and (c) the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereto,” and “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole. The definitions given for any defined terms in this Agreement shall apply equally to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine, and neuter forms. Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein: (i) to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules mean the Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules attached to, this Agreement, (ii) to an agreement, instrument, or other document means such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, restated, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof, and (iii) to a statute or Applicable Law means such statute or Applicable Law as amended from time to time and includes any successor legislation thereto and any regulations promulgated thereunder. This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted. The Exhibits and Schedules referred to herein shall be construed with, and as an integral part of, this Agreement to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein.

Article 2

Assignment and Transfer

Section 2.01. Assignment and Transfer. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, at the Closing, Seller shall assign and transfer to Buyer, and Buyer shall acquire from Seller, all of Seller’s right, title, and interest in and to the Acquired Shares, free and clear of all Encumbrances, for the consideration specified in Section 2.02.

Section 2.02. Consideration. As consideration for Seller’s assignment and transfer of the Acquired Shares, (a) Buyer shall issue the Consideration Shares to Seabed and (b) the Company and Seller shall enter into a Net Smelter Royalty Agreement in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (the “Royalty Agreement”).

Section 2.03. Transactions to be Effected at the Closing.

(a) At the Closing, Buyer shall:

(i) deliver to Seller, one or more certificates representing the Consideration Shares;

(ii) deliver to Seller:

(A) the Royalty Agreement, duly executed by Buyer;

(B) a Registration Rights Agreement in substantially the form of Exhibit B hereto (the “Registration Agreement”), duly executed by Buyer; and

(C) all other agreements, documents, instruments or certificates required to be delivered by Buyer at or prior to the Closing pursuant to Section 7.03 of this Agreement.

(b) At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer:

(i) all certificates representing the Acquired Shares;

(ii) an assignment of the Acquired Shares to Buyer in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Buyer (each, an “Assignment”), duly executed by Seller;

(iii) the Royalty Agreement, duly executed by Seller;

(iv) the Registration Agreement, duly executed by Seller; and

(v) all other agreements, documents, instruments or certificates required to be delivered by Seller at or prior to the Closing pursuant to Section 7.02 of this Agreement.

Section 2.04. Closing. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the assignment and transfer of the Acquired Shares contemplated hereby shall take place at a closing (the “Closing”) to be held at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, no later than five Business Days after the last of the conditions to Closing set forth in Article 7 have been satisfied or waived (other than conditions which, by their nature, are to be satisfied on the Closing Date), at the offices of Buyer, 5215 West Laurel Street, Tampa, Florida 33607, or at such other time or on such other date or at such other place as Seller and Buyer may mutually agree upon in writing (the day on which the Closing takes place being the “Closing Date”).

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Article 3

Representations and Warranties of Seller

Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that the statements contained in this Article 3 are true and correct as of the date hereof.

Section 3.01. Organization and Authority of Seller. Seller is a limited liability company or corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the state of its organization. Seller has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which Seller is a party, to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery by Seller of this Agreement and any Ancillary Document to which Seller is a party, the performance by Seller of its obligations hereunder and thereunder, and the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all requisite limited liability company or corporate , as the case may be, action on the part of Seller. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Seller, and (assuming due authorization, execution, and delivery by the other parties hereto) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms. When each Ancillary Document to which Seller is or will be a party has been duly executed and delivered by Seller (assuming due authorization, execution, and delivery by each other party thereto), such Ancillary Document will constitute a legal and binding obligation of Seller enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

Section 3.02. No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of, or default under, any provision of the Organizational Documents of Seller or Company; (b) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any provision of any Law or Governmental Order applicable to Seller or the Company; (c) except as set forth in Schedule 3.02, require the consent, notice or other action by any Person under, conflict with, result in a violation or breach of, constitute a default or an event that, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of or create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel any Contract to which Seller or the Company is a party or by which Seller or the Company is bound or to which any of their respective properties and assets are subject (including any Material Contract) or any Permit affecting the properties, assets or business of the Company; or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on any properties or assets of the Company. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.02, no consent, approval, Permit, Governmental Order, declaration or filing with, or notice to, any Governmental Authority is required by or with respect to Seller or the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

Section 3.03. Ownership of Acquired Shares. Seller is the record owner of and has good and valid title to the Acquired Shares, free and clear of all Encumbrances.

Section 3.04. Investment Purpose. Seller is acquiring the Consideration Shares to be acquired by it solely for its own account, for investment purposes, and not with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution thereof. Seller acknowledges that the Consideration Shares to be acquired by it are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and that such Consideration Shares may not be transferred or sold except pursuant to the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or pursuant to an applicable exemption therefrom and subject to state securities laws and regulations, as applicable.

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Section 3.05. Brokers. No broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finder’s or other fee or commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Seller.

Article 4

Representations and Warranties of Seller

Regarding the Company

Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that the statements contained in this Article 4 are true and correct as of the date hereof.

Section 4.01. Organization and Authority of the Company. The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of [***] and has full corporate power and authority to own, operate or lease the properties and assets now owned, operated or leased by it and to carry on its business as it has been and is currently conducted.

Section 4.02. Capitalization.

(a) Seller owns beneficially and of record, 480 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Acquired Shares have been duly authorized and are validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable. Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Buyer shall own the Acquired Shares free and clear of all Encumbrances. As of the Closing Date, there will be 605 or fewer shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis.

(b) The Acquired Shares were issued in compliance with applicable Laws. The Acquired Shares were not issued in violation of the Organizational Documents of the Company or any other agreement, arrangement, or commitment to which Seller or the Company is a party and are not subject to or in violation of any preemptive or similar rights of any Person.

(c) There are no outstanding or authorized options, warrants, convertible securities or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character relating to any capital stock of the Company or obligating Seller or the Company to issue or sell any capital stock (including the Acquired Shares), or any other interest, in the Company. There are no shareholders agreements, buy-sell agreements, voting trusts, proxies or other agreements or understandings in effect with respect to the voting or transfer of any of the capital stock of the Company, including the Acquired Shares.

Section 4.03. No Subsidiaries. The Company does not own, or have any interest in any shares or have an ownership interest in any other Person.

Section 4.04. Financial Statements. Complete copies of the Company’s unaudited financial statements consisting of the balance sheet of the Company as at December 31, 2016 and 2017, and the related statements of income for the years then ended (the “Financial Statements”) have been delivered to Buyer. The Financial Statements are based on the books and records of the Company, and fairly present in all material respects the financial condition of the Company as of the respective dates they were prepared and the results of the operations of the Company for the periods indicated. The balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2017, is referred to herein as the “Balance Sheet” and the date thereof as the “Balance Sheet Date.”

Section 4.05. Undisclosed Liabilities. The Company has no liabilities, obligations or commitments of any nature whatsoever, asserted or unasserted, known or unknown, absolute or contingent, accrued or unaccrued, matured or unmatured, or otherwise (“Liabilities”), except (a) those

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which are adequately reflected in the Balance Sheet as of the Balance Sheet Date, and (b) those which have been incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice since the Balance Sheet Date and which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material in amount.

Section 4.06. Absence of Certain Changes, Events, and Conditions. Since the Balance Sheet Date, and other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, there has not been, with respect to the Company, any:

(a) event, occurrence or development that has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect with respect to the Company;

(b) amendment of the Organizational Documents of the Company;

(c) split, combination or reclassification of the capital stock of the Company;

(d) issuance, sale or other disposition of, or creation of any Encumbrance on, any capital stock of the Company, or grant of any options, warrants or other rights to purchase or obtain (including upon conversion, exchange or exercise) any capital stock of the Company;

(e) declaration or payment of any distributions on or in respect of any capital stock of the Company or redemption, purchase or acquisition of any of the Company’s outstanding of the Company;

(f) incurrence, assumption or guarantee of any indebtedness for borrowed money except unsecured current obligations and Liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(g) transfer, assignment, sale or other disposition of any of the assets shown or reflected in the Balance Sheet or cancellation of any debts or entitlements;

(h) material damage, destruction or loss (whether or not covered by insurance) to its property;

(i) any capital investment in, or any loan to, any other Person;

(j) acceleration, termination, material modification to or cancellation of any material Contract (including, but not limited to, any Material Contract) to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound;

(k) any material capital expenditures;

(l) imposition of any Encumbrance upon any of the Company’s properties or assets, tangible or intangible;

(m) any loan to (or forgiveness of any loan to), or entry into any other transaction with, any of its members or current or former managers, officers and employees;

(n) adoption of any plan of merger, consolidation, reorganization, liquidation or dissolution or filing of a petition in bankruptcy under any provisions of federal or state bankruptcy Law or consent to the filing of any bankruptcy petition against it under any similar Law;

(o) purchase, lease or other acquisition of the right to own, use or lease any property or assets for an amount in excess of $10,000, individually (in the case of a lease, per annum) or $25,000 in the

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aggregate (in the case of a lease, for the entire term of the lease, not including any option term), except for purchases of inventory or supplies in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(p) acquisition by merger or consolidation with, or by purchase of a substantial portion of the assets, stock or other equity of, or by any other manner, any business or any Person or any division thereof; or

(q) any Contract to do any of the foregoing, or any action or omission that would result in any of the foregoing.

Section 4.07. Material Contracts.

(a) Schedule 4.07(a) lists each of the following Contracts of the Company (collectively, the “Material Contracts”):

(i) each Contract of the Company involving aggregate consideration in excess of $25,000 and which, in each case, cannot be cancelled by the Company without penalty or without more than 90 days’ notice;

(ii) all Contracts that require the Company to purchase its total requirements of any product or service from a third party or that contain “take or pay” provisions;

(iii) all Contracts that provide for the indemnification by the Company of any Person or the assumption of any Tax, environmental or other Liability of any Person;

(iv) all Contracts that relate to the acquisition or disposition of any business, a material amount of equity or assets of any other Person or any real property (whether by merger, sale of stock or other equity interests, sale of assets or otherwise);

(v) all broker, distributor, dealer, manufacturer’s representative, franchise, agency, sales promotion, market research, marketing consulting and advertising Contracts to which the Company is a party;

(vi) all employment agreements and Contracts with independent contractors or consultants (or similar arrangements) to which the Company is a party and which are not cancellable without material penalty or without more than 90 days’ notice;

(vii) except for Contracts relating to trade receivables, all Contracts relating to indebtedness (including, without limitation, guarantees) of the Company;

(viii) all Contracts, including any tenement leases, with any Governmental Authority to which the Company is a party (“Government Contracts”);

(ix) all Contracts that limit or purport to limit the ability of the Company to compete in any line of business or with any Person or in any geographic area or during any period of time;

(x) any Contracts to which the Company is a party that provide for any joint venture, partnership or similar arrangement by the Company;

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(xi) all Contracts between or among the Company on the one hand and Seller or any Affiliate of Seller (other than the Company) on the other hand; and

(xii) any other Contract that is material to the Company and not previously disclosed pursuant to this Section 4.07.

(b) Each Material Contract is valid and binding on the Company in accordance with its terms and is in full force and effect. None of the Company or, to Seller’s Knowledge, any other party thereto is in breach of or default under (or is alleged to be in breach of or default under), or has provided or received any notice of any intention to terminate, any Material Contract. No event or circumstance has occurred that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute an event of default under any Material Contract or result in a termination thereof or would cause or permit the acceleration or other changes of any right or obligation or the loss of any benefit thereunder. Complete and correct copies of each Material Contract (including all modifications, amendments, and supplements thereto and waivers thereunder) have been made available to Buyer.

Section 4.08. Title to Assets. The Company has good and valid title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, all personal property and other assets reflected in the Financial Statements or acquired after the Balance Sheet Date, other than properties and assets sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice since the Balance Sheet Date. All such properties and assets (including leasehold interests) are free and clear of Encumbrances.

Section 4.09. Intellectual Property Assets. The Company is the sole and exclusive legal and beneficial owner of all right, title and interest in and to the Intellectual Property Assets, free and clear of Encumbrances. No other Person has the right to use or disclose any of the Intellectual Property Assets.

Section 4.10. Legal Proceedings; Governmental Orders.

(a) There are no Actions pending or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened (a) against or by the Company affecting any of its properties or assets (or by or against Seller or any Affiliate thereof and relating to the Company); or (b) against or by the Company, Seller or any Affiliate of Seller that challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin or otherwise delay the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No event has occurred or circumstances exist that may give rise to, or serve as a basis for, any such Action.

(b) There are no outstanding Governmental Orders and no unsatisfied judgments, penalties or awards against or affecting the Company or any of its properties or assets.

Section 4.11. Compliance With Laws; Permits.

(a) The Company has complied, and is now complying, with all Laws applicable to it or its business, properties or assets.

(b) All Permits required for the Company to conduct its business have been obtained by it and are valid and in full force and effect. All fees and charges with respect to such Permits as of the date hereof have been paid in full. Schedule 4.10(b) lists all current Permits issued to the Company, including the names of the Permits and their respective dates of issuance and expiration. No event has occurred that, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, would reasonably be expected to result in the revocation, suspension, lapse or limitation of any Permit set forth in Schedule 4.10(b).

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Section 4.12. Environmental Matters.

(a) The Company is currently and has been in compliance with all Environmental Laws and has not, and n Seller has not, received from any Person any: (i) Environmental Notice or Environmental Claim; or (ii) written request for information pursuant to Environmental Law, which, in each case, either remains pending or unresolved, or is the source of ongoing obligations or requirements as of the Closing Date.

(b) The Company has obtained and is in material compliance with all Environmental Permits (each of which is disclosed in Schedule 4.12(b) necessary for the ownership, lease, operation or use of the business or assets of the Company and all such Environmental Permits are in full force and effect and shall be maintained in full force and effect through the Closing Date in accordance with Environmental Law, and neither Seller nor the Company is aware of any condition, event or circumstance that might prevent or impede, after the Closing Date, the ownership, lease, operation or use of the business or assets of the Company as currently carried out. With respect to any such Environmental Permits, the Company has undertaken, or will undertake prior to the Closing Date, all measures necessary to facilitate transferability of the same, and neither the Company nor Seller is aware of any condition, event or circumstance that might prevent or impede the transferability of the same, nor have they received any Environmental Notice or written communication regarding any material adverse change in the status or terms and conditions of the same.

Article 5

Representations and Warranties of Buyer

Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that the statements contained in this Article 5 are true and correct as of the date hereof.

Section 5.01. Organization and Authority of Buyer. Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the state of Nevada. Buyer has full corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which Buyer is a party, to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery by Buyer of this Agreement and any Ancillary Document to which Buyer is a party, the performance by Buyer of its obligations hereunder and thereunder and the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer, and (assuming due authorization, execution, and delivery by Seller) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation of Buyer enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms. When each Ancillary Document to which Buyer is or will be a party has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each other party thereto), such Ancillary Document will constitute a legal and binding obligation of Buyer enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

Section 5.02. No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of, or default under, any provision of the Organizational Documents of Buyer; (b) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any provision of any Law or Governmental Order applicable to Buyer; or (c) except as set forth on Schedule 5.02, require the consent, notice or other action by any Person under any Contract to which Buyer is a party. No consent, approval, Permit, Governmental Order, declaration or filing with, or notice to, any Governmental Authority is required by or with respect to Buyer in

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connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

Section 5.03. Valid Issuance of Consideration Shares. The Consideration Shares, when issued, sold and delivered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement for the consideration expressed herein, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable, and will be free of restrictions on transfer other than restrictions on transfer under applicable state and federal securities laws.

Section 5.04. Investment Purpose. Buyer is acquiring the Acquired Shares solely for its own account for investment purposes and not with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution thereof. Buyer acknowledges that the Acquired Shares are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and that the Acquired Shares may not be transferred or sold except pursuant to the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or pursuant to an applicable exemption therefrom and subject to state securities laws and regulations, as applicable.

Section 5.05. Brokers. No broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finder’s or other fee or commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Document based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Buyer.

Section 5.06. Legal Proceedings. There are no Actions pending or, to Buyer’s knowledge, threatened against or by Buyer or any Affiliate of Buyer that challenge or seek to prevent, enjoin or otherwise delay the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No event has occurred or circumstances exist that may give rise or serve as a basis for any such Action.

Article 6

Covenants

Section 6.01. Conduct of Business Prior to the Closing. From the date hereof until the Closing, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or consented to in writing by Buyer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), Seller shall, and shall cause the Company to, (x) conduct the business of the Company in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; and (y) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain and preserve intact the current organization, business and franchise of the Company and to preserve the rights, franchises, goodwill and relationships of its employees, customers, lenders, suppliers, regulators and others having business relationships with the Company.

Section 6.02. Notice of Certain Events.

(a) From the date hereof until the Closing, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer in writing of:

(i) any fact, circumstance, event or action the existence, occurrence or taking of which (A) has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect with respect to the Company, (B) has resulted in, or could reasonably be expected to result in, any representation or warranty made by Seller hereunder not being true and correct or (C) has resulted in, or could reasonably be expected to result in, the failure of any of the conditions set forth in Section 7.02 to be satisfied;

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(ii) any notice or other communication from any Person alleging that the consent of such Person is or may be required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;

(iii) any notice or other communication from any Governmental Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and

(iv) any Actions commenced or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened against, relating to or involving or otherwise affecting Seller or the Company that, if pending on the date of this Agreement, would have been required to have been disclosed pursuant to Section 4.10 or that relates to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(b) Buyer’s receipt of information pursuant to this Section 6.02 shall not operate as a waiver or otherwise affect any representation, warranty or agreement given or made by Seller in this Agreement (including Section 8.02 and Section 9.01(b)) and shall not be deemed to amend or supplement any schedule to this Agreement.

Section 6.03. Resignations. Seller shall deliver to Buyer written resignations, effective as of the Closing Date, of the officers and managers of the Company requested by Buyer at least five Business Days prior to the Closing.

Section 6.04. Confidentiality. From and after the Closing, Seller shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, hold, and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause its or their respective Representatives to hold, in confidence any and all information, whether written or oral, concerning the Company, except to the extent that Seller can show that such information (a) is generally available to and known by the public through no fault of Seller, any of its Affiliates or their respective Representatives; or (b) is lawfully acquired by Seller, any of its Affiliates or their respective Representatives from and after the Closing from sources which Seller or its Affiliates reasonably believe, after reasonable inquiry, are not prohibited from disclosing such information by a legal, contractual or fiduciary obligation. If Seller or any of its Affiliates or their respective Representatives are compelled to disclose any information by judicial or administrative process or by other requirements of Law, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer in writing and shall disclose only that portion of such information which Seller is advised by its counsel in writing is legally required to be disclosed, provided that Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain an appropriate protective order or other reasonable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded such information. Nothing herein shall prevent Seller from disclosing financial information required for its compliance with any tax Laws.

Section 6.05. Governmental Approvals and Consents.

(a) Each party hereto shall, as promptly as possible, (i) make, or cause or be made, all filings and submissions required under any Law applicable to such party or any of its Affiliates; and (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain, or cause to be obtained, all consents, authorizations, orders and approvals from all Governmental Authorities that may be or become necessary for its execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents. Each party shall cooperate fully with the other party and its Affiliates in promptly seeking to obtain all such consents, authorizations, orders, and approvals. The parties hereto shall not willfully take any action that will have the effect of delaying, impairing or impeding the receipt of any required consents, authorizations, orders and approvals.

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(b) Seller and Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to give all notices to, and obtain all consents from, all third parties that are described in Schedule 3.02 and Schedule 5.02.

(c) Without limiting the foregoing provisions of this Section 6.05, Buyer shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to assist Seller and the Company to satisfy the conditions set forth in Section 7.02(e) and Section 7.02(f), and Buyer shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by Buyer in connection with such activities.

Section 6.06. Closing Conditions. From the date hereof until the Closing, each party hereto shall, and Seller shall cause the Company to, use commercially reasonable efforts to take such actions as are necessary to expeditiously satisfy the closing conditions set forth in Article 7 hereof.

Section 6.07. Public Announcements. Unless otherwise required by applicable Law or stock exchange requirements (based upon the reasonable advice of counsel), no party to this Agreement shall make any public announcements in respect of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or otherwise communicate with any news media without the prior written consent of the other party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and the parties shall cooperate as to the timing and contents of any such announcement.

Section 6.08. Further Assurances. Following the Closing, each of the parties hereto shall, and shall cause their respective Affiliates to, execute and deliver such additional documents, instruments, conveyances and assurances and take such further actions as may be reasonably required to carry out the provisions hereof and give effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 6.09. Restrictive Covenant. For a period of ten years commencing on the Closing Date, n Seller shall not, and Seller shall not permit any of its Affiliates to, directly or indirectly, for its own benefit or the benefit of any other Person, engage in or assist any other Person in engaging in exploring for, extracting, mining, transporting, processing or otherwise developing seafloor massive sulfide deposits anywhere within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the [***] Government.

Article 7

Conditions to Closing

Section 7.01. Conditions to Obligations of All Parties. The obligations of each party to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions:

(a) No Governmental Authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Governmental Order which is in effect and has the effect of making the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal, otherwise restraining or prohibiting consummation of such transactions or causing any of the transactions contemplated hereunder to be rescinded following completion thereof.

(b) Seller shall have received all consents, authorizations, orders and approvals from the Governmental Authorities referred to in Section 3.02, and Buyer shall have received all consents, authorizations, orders and approvals from the Governmental Authorities referred to in Section 5.02, in each case, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and Seller, and no such consent, authorization, order and approval shall have been revoked.

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Section 7.02. Conditions to Obligations of Buyer. The obligations of Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment or Buyer’s waiver, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions:

(a) The representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto shall be true and correct in all respects (in the case of any representation or warranty qualified by materiality) or in all material respects (in the case of any representation or warranty not qualified by materiality) on and as of the date hereof and on and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though made at and as of such date (except those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a specified date, the accuracy of which shall be determined as of that specified date in all respects).

(b) Seller shall have duly performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, covenants and conditions required by this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Documents to be performed or complied with by Seller prior to or on the Closing Date.

(c) No Action shall have been commenced against Buyer, Seller or the Company, which would prevent the Closing. No injunction or restraining order shall have been issued by any Governmental Authority, and be in effect, which restrains or prohibits any transaction contemplated hereby.

(d) All approvals, consents and waivers that are listed on Schedule 3.02 shall have been received, and executed counterparts thereof shall have been delivered to Buyer at or prior to the Closing.

(e) The Extension Application shall have been approved by the [***] Government, with the term of the Tenement being extended at least until October 1, 2020, with terms and conditions no less favorable than those applicable to the Tenement immediately prior to its expiration on or about October 7, 2018.

(f) Seller or the Company shall have provided Buyer with audited financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018, prepared in accordance with GAAP and otherwise in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer.

(g) The Company shall not have any liability for the Intercompany Liability or for any other liability owed or purported to be owed to any Affiliate of the Company, and no liability for the Intercompany Liability or for any other liability owed or purported to be owed to any Affiliate of the Company should be included on the books and records of the Company, in each case as determined in accordance with the FASB Accounting Standards Codifications.

(h) As of the Closing Date, the Company shall not have more than 605 shares of common stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis.

(i) Seller shall have duly executed and delivered an Assignment to Buyer.

(j) The other Ancillary Documents shall have been executed and delivered by the parties thereto and true and complete copies thereof shall have been delivered to Buyer.

(k) Buyer shall have received a certificate, dated the Closing Date and signed by a duly authorized officer of Seller, that each of the conditions set forth in Section 7.02(a) and Section 7.02(b) have been satisfied.

(l) Buyer shall have received the resignations of certain managers and officers of the Company as requested by Buyer pursuant to Section 6.03.

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(m) Seller shall have delivered to Buyer such other documents or instruments as Buyer reasonably requests and are reasonably necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 7.03. Conditions to Obligations of Seller. The obligations of Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment or Seller’s waiver, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions:

(a) The representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto shall be true and correct in all respects (in the case of any representation or warranty qualified by materiality) or in all material respects (in the case of any representation or warranty not qualified by materiality) on and as of the date hereof and on and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though made at and as of such date (except those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a specified date, the accuracy of which shall be determined as of that specified date in all respects).

(b) Buyer shall have duly performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, covenants and conditions required by this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Documents to be performed or complied with by it prior to or on the Closing Date.

(c) No injunction or restraining order shall have been issued by any Governmental Authority, and be in effect, which restrains or prohibits any material transaction contemplated hereby.

(d) All approvals, consents and waivers that are listed on Schedule 5.02 shall have been received, and executed counterparts thereof shall have been delivered to Seller at or prior to the Closing.

(e) The Ancillary Documents shall have been executed and delivered by the parties thereto and true and complete copies thereof shall have been delivered to Seller.

(f) Seller shall have received a certificate, dated the Closing Date and signed by a duly authorized officer of Buyer, that each of the conditions set forth in Section 7.03(a) and Section 7.03(b) have been satisfied.

(g) Buyer shall have delivered to Seller such other documents or instruments as Seller reasonably requests and are reasonably necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Article 8

Indemnification

Section 8.01. Survival. All representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements of the parties contained herein shall survive the Closing for a period of 18 months from the Closing Date or, with respect to the covenants and agreements of the parties contained herein, for the period explicitly specified therein.

Section 8.02. Indemnification By Seller. Subject to the other terms and conditions of this Article 8, Seller shall indemnify and defend each of Buyer and its Affiliates (including the Company) and their respective Representatives (collectively, the “Buyer Indemnitees”) against, and shall hold each of them harmless from and against, and shall pay and reimburse each of them for, any and all Losses incurred or sustained by, or imposed upon, the Buyer Indemnitees based upon, arising out of, with respect to or by reason of:

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(a) any inaccuracy in or breach of any of the representations or warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement or in any certificate or instrument delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant to this Agreement, as of the date such representation or warranty was made or as if such representation or warranty was made on and as of the Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that expressly relate to a specified date, the inaccuracy in or breach of which will be determined with reference to such specified date);

(b) any breach or non-fulfillment of any covenant, agreement or obligation to be performed by Seller pursuant to this Agreement; and

(c) the Intercompany Liability or any other liability owed or purported to be owed by the Company to any Affiliate of the Company.

Section 8.03. Indemnification By Buyer. Subject to the other terms and conditions of this Article 8, Buyer shall indemnify and defend Seller and its Affiliates and Representatives (collectively, the “Seller Indemnitees”) against, and shall hold each of them harmless from and against, and shall pay and reimburse each of them for, any and all Losses incurred or sustained by, or imposed upon, the Seller Indemnitees based upon, arising out of, with respect to or by reason of:

(a) any inaccuracy in or breach of any of the representations or warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement or in any certificate or instrument delivered by or on behalf of Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, as of the date such representation or warranty was made or as if such representation or warranty was made on and as of the Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that expressly relate to a specified date, the inaccuracy in or breach of which will be determined with reference to such specified date); or

(b) any breach or non-fulfillment of any covenant, agreement or obligation to be performed by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement.

Section 8.04. Indemnification Procedures. The party making a claim under this Article 8 is referred to as the “Indemnified Party,” and the party against whom such claims are asserted under this Article 8 is referred to as the “Indemnifying Party.”

(a) Third Party Claims. If any Indemnified Party receives notice of the assertion or commencement of any Action made or brought by any Person who is not a party to this Agreement or an Affiliate of a party to this Agreement or a Representative of the foregoing (a “Third Party Claim”) against such Indemnified Party with respect to which the Indemnifying Party is obligated to provide indemnification under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party reasonably prompt written notice thereof, but in any event not later than 30 calendar days after receipt of such notice of such Third Party Claim. The failure to give such prompt written notice shall not, however, relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations, except and only to the extent that the Indemnifying Party forfeits rights or defenses by reason of such failure. Such notice by the Indemnified Party shall describe the Third Party Claim in reasonable detail, shall include copies of all material written evidence thereof and shall indicate the estimated amount, if reasonably practicable, of the Loss that has been or may be sustained by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in, or by giving written notice to the Indemnified Party, to assume the defense of any Third Party Claim at the Indemnifying Party’s expense and by the Indemnifying Party’s own counsel, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in good faith in such defense; provided, that if the Indemnifying Party is Seller, such Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to defend or direct the defense of any such Third Party Claim that (x) is asserted directly by or on behalf of a Person that is a supplier or customer of the Company, or (y) seeks an injunction or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party. In the

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event that the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of any Third Party Claim, subject to Section 8.04(b), it shall have the right to take such action as it deems necessary to avoid, dispute, defend, appeal or make counterclaims pertaining to any such Third Party Claim in the name and on behalf of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim with counsel selected by it subject to the Indemnifying Party’s right to control the defense thereof. The fees and disbursements of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnified Party, provided, that if in the reasonable opinion of counsel to the Indemnified Party, (A) there are legal defenses available to an Indemnified Party that are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party; or (B) there exists a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party that cannot be waived, the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel to the Indemnified Party in each jurisdiction for which the Indemnified Party determines counsel is required. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend such Third Party Claim, fails to promptly notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its election to defend as provided in this Agreement, or fails to diligently prosecute the defense of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party may, subject to Section 8.04(b), pay, compromise, defend such Third Party Claim and seek indemnification for any and all Losses based upon, arising from or relating to such Third Party Claim. Seller and Buyer shall cooperate with each other in all reasonable respects in connection with the defense of any Third Party Claim, including making available (subject to the provisions of Section 6.04) records relating to such Third Party Claim and furnishing, without expense (other than reimbursement of actual out-of-pocket expenses) to the defending party, management employees of the non-defending party as may be reasonably necessary for the preparation of the defense of such Third Party Claim.

(b) Settlement of Third Party Claims. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Indemnifying Party shall not enter into settlement of any Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, except as provided in this Section 8.04(b). If a firm offer is made to settle a Third Party Claim without leading to liability or the creation of a financial or other obligation on the part of the Indemnified Party and provides, in customary form, for the unconditional release of each Indemnified Party from all liabilities and obligations in connection with such Third Party Claim and the Indemnifying Party desires to accept and agree to such offer, the Indemnifying Party shall give written notice to that effect to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnified Party fails to consent to such firm offer within ten days after its receipt of such notice, the Indemnified Party may continue to contest or defend such Third Party Claim and in such event, the maximum liability of the Indemnifying Party as to such Third Party Claim shall not exceed the amount of such settlement offer. If the Indemnified Party fails to consent to such firm offer and also fails to assume defense of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party may settle the Third Party Claim upon the terms set forth in such firm offer to settle such Third Party Claim. If the Indemnified Party has assumed the defense pursuant to Section 8.04(a), it shall not agree to any settlement without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

(c) Direct Claims. Any Action by an Indemnified Party on account of a Loss which does not result from a Third Party Claim (a “Direct Claim”) shall be asserted by the Indemnified Party giving the Indemnifying Party reasonably prompt written notice thereof, but in any event not later than 30 days after the Indemnified Party becomes aware of such Direct Claim. The failure to give such prompt written notice shall not, however, relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations, except and only to the extent that the Indemnifying Party forfeits rights or defenses by reason of such failure. Such notice by the Indemnified Party shall describe the Direct Claim in reasonable detail, shall include copies of all material written evidence thereof and shall indicate the estimated amount, if reasonably practicable, of the Loss that has been or may be sustained by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have 30 days after its receipt of such notice to respond in writing to such Direct Claim. The Indemnified Party shall allow the Indemnifying Party and its professional advisors to investigate the matter or circumstance alleged to give rise to the Direct Claim, and whether and to what extent any amount is

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payable in respect of the Direct Claim and the Indemnified Party shall assist the Indemnifying Party’s investigation by giving such information and assistance (including access to the Company’s premises and personnel and the right to examine and copy any accounts, documents or records) as the Indemnifying Party or any of its professional advisors may reasonably request. If the Indemnifying Party does not so respond within such 30 day period, the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have rejected such claim, in which case the Indemnified Party shall be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnified Party on the terms and subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

Section 8.05. Payments. Once a Loss is agreed to by the Indemnifying Party or finally adjudicated to be payable pursuant to this Article 8, the Indemnifying Party shall satisfy its obligations within ten Business Days of such final, non-appealable adjudication by wire transfer of immediately available funds. The parties hereto agree that should an Indemnifying Party not make full payment of any such obligations within such ten Business Day period, any amount payable shall accrue interest from and including the date of agreement of the Indemnifying Party or final, non-appealable adjudication to and including the date such payment has been made at a rate per annum equal to 18.0%. Such interest shall be calculated daily on the basis of a 365/366 day year and the actual number of days elapsed, without compounding.

Article 9

Termination

Section 9.01. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing:

(a) by the mutual written consent of Seller and Buyer;

(b) by Buyer by written notice to Seller if:

(i) Buyer is not then in material breach of any provision of this Agreement and there has been a breach, inaccuracy in or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by Seller pursuant to this Agreement that would give rise to the failure of any of the conditions specified in Article 7 and such breach, inaccuracy or failure has not been cured by Seller within ten days of Seller’s receipt of written notice of such breach from Buyer; or

(ii) any of the conditions set forth in Section 7.01 or Section 7.02 shall not have been, or if it becomes apparent that any of such conditions will not be, fulfilled by the first anniversary of the date of this Agreement (the “Outside Date”), unless such failure shall be due to the failure of Buyer to perform or comply with any of the covenants, agreements or conditions hereof to be performed or complied with by it prior to the Closing;

(c) by Seller by written notice to Buyer if:

(i) Seller is not then in material breach of any provision of this Agreement and there has been a breach, inaccuracy in or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement that would give rise to the failure of any of the conditions specified in Article 7 and such breach, inaccuracy or failure has not been cured by Buyer within ten days of Buyer’s receipt of written notice of such breach from Seller; or

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(ii) any of the conditions set forth in Section 7.01 or Section 7.03 shall not have been, or if it becomes apparent that any of such conditions will not be, fulfilled by the Outside Date, unless such failure shall be due to the failure of Seller to perform or comply with any of the covenants, agreements or conditions hereof to be performed or complied with by it prior to the Closing; or

(d) by Buyer or Seller in the event that (i) there shall be any Law that makes consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal or otherwise prohibited or (ii) any Governmental Authority shall have issued a Governmental Order restraining or enjoining the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such Governmental Order shall have become final and non-appealable.

Section 9.02. Effect of Termination. In the event of the termination of this Agreement in accordance with this Article 9, this Agreement shall forthwith become void and there shall be no liability on the part of any party hereto except:

(a) as set forth in this Article 9; and

(b) that nothing herein shall relieve any party hereto from liability for any willful breach of any provision hereof.

Article 10

Miscellaneous

Section 10.01. Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all costs and expenses, including, without limitation, fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such costs and expenses, whether or not the Closing shall have occurred.

Section 10.02. Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given (a) when delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt); (b) when received by the addressee if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier (receipt requested); or (c) on the fourth day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Such communications must be sent to the respective parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified in a notice given in accordance with this Section 10.02):

If to Buyer:	Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. 5215 W. Laurel Street Suite 200 Tampa, Florida 33607 Attention: Chief Executive Officer
If to Seller:	c/o Kenneth Fried 301 East 50th Street Apartment #4C New York, NY 10022

Section 10.03. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

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Section 10.04. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

Section 10.05. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Ancillary Documents constitute the sole and entire agreement of the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter contained herein and therein, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. In the event of any inconsistency between the statements in the body of this Agreement and those in the Ancillary Documents, the Exhibits and Disclosure Schedules (other than an exception expressly set forth as such in the Disclosure Schedules), the statements in the body of this Agreement will control.

Section 10.06. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither party may assign its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that prior to the Closing Date, Buyer may, without the prior written consent of Seller, assign all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement to one or more of its Affiliates. No assignment shall relieve the assigning party of any of its obligations hereunder.

Section 10.07. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except as provided in Article 8, this Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

Section 10.08. Amendment and Modification; Waiver. This Agreement may only be amended, modified, or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto. No waiver by any party of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving. No waiver by any party shall operate or be construed as a waiver in respect of any failure, breach or default not expressly identified by such written waiver, whether of a similar or different character, and whether occurring before or after that waiver. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.

Section 10.09. Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.

(a) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction).

(b) ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY MAY BE INSTITUTED IN THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN

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EACH CASE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF WILMINGTON (COLLECTIVELY, THE “DELAWARE COURTS”), AND EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING, IF THE DELAWARE COURTS OTHERWISE HAVE SUBJECT MATTER AND IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 9.09(b). IF THE DELAWARE COURTS DO NOT HAVE SUBJECT MATTER OR IN PERSONAM JURISDICTION, ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY MAY BE INSTITUTED IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION. SERVICE OF PROCESS, SUMMONS, NOTICE OR OTHER DOCUMENT BY MAIL TO SUCH PARTY’S ADDRESS SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL BE EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR ANY SUIT, ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUIT, ACTION OR ANY PROCEEDING IN SUCH COURTS AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE AND AGREE NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM IN ANY SUCH COURT THAT ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.

(c) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE ASSIGNMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES AND, THEREFORE, EACH SUCH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LEGAL ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE ASSIGNMENT, THE OTHER ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER IN THE EVENT OF A LEGAL ACTION, (B) SUCH PARTY HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (C) SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (D) SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 9.10(c).

Section 10.10. Specific Performance. The parties agree that irreparable damage would occur if any provision of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with the terms hereof and that the parties shall be entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof, in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity.

Section 10.11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

[Signatures on following page.]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

Buyer:
ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.
By:	/s/ Mark D. Gordon
	Mark D. Gordon
	President and Chief Executive Officer

Seller:
SEABED CAPITAL, LLC
By:	/s/ Ken Fried
	Ken Fried, Manager

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Signature Page to Share Purchase Agreement

Appendix 1.01

Definitions

“Acquired Shares” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

“Action” means any claim, action, cause of action, demand, lawsuit, arbitration, inquiry, audit, notice of violation, proceeding, litigation, citation, summons, subpoena or investigation of any nature, civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory or otherwise, whether at law or in equity.

“Affiliate” of a Person means any other Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. The term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

“Ancillary Documents” means the Assignments, the Registration Agreement, and the Royalty Agreements.

“Assignment” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.

“Balance Sheet” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.

“Balance Sheet Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.

“Business Day” means any day except Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks located in Tampa, Florida are authorized or required by Law to be closed for business.

“Buyer” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

“Buyer Common Stock” means Buyer’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share.

“Buyer Indemnitees” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.02.

“Closing” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.

“Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

“Company” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

“Consideration Shares” means that number of shares of Buyer Common Stock (rounded to the nearest number of whole shares) equal to (a) 250,000 multiplied by (b) a fraction, (i) the numerator of which is the percentage of the Company’s shares of common stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis represented by the Acquired Shares as of the Closing Date and (ii) the denominator of which is 80.0%. As an illustration, if there are 605 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis on the Closing Date, Consideration Shares would mean 247,938 shares of Buyer Common Stock. [250,000 * (79.34%/80.00%) = 247,938]

App. 1.01–1

“Contracts” means all contracts, leases, deeds, mortgages, licenses, instruments, notes, commitments, undertakings, indentures, joint ventures and all other agreements, commitments and legally binding arrangements, whether written or oral.

“Direct Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.04(c).

“Dollars” or “$” means the lawful currency of the United States.

“Encumbrance” means any charge, claim, community property interest, pledge, condition, equitable interest, lien (statutory or other), option, security interest, mortgage, easement, encroachment, right of way, right of first refusal, or restriction of any kind, including any restriction on use, voting, transfer, receipt of income or exercise of any other attribute of ownership.

“Environmental Claim” means any Action, Governmental Order, lien, fine, penalty, or, as to each, any settlement or judgment arising therefrom, by or from any Person alleging liability of whatever kind or nature (including liability or responsibility for the costs of enforcement proceedings, investigations, cleanup, governmental response, removal or remediation, natural resources damages, property damages, personal injuries, medical monitoring, penalties, contribution, indemnification and injunctive relief) arising out of, based on or resulting from: (a) the presence, Release of, or exposure to, any Hazardous Materials; or (b) any actual or alleged non-compliance with any Environmental Law or term or condition of any Environmental Permit.

“Environmental Law” means any applicable Law, and any Governmental Order or binding agreement with any Governmental Authority: (a) relating to pollution (or the cleanup thereof) or the protection of natural resources, endangered or threatened species, human health or safety, or the environment (including ambient air, soil, surface water or groundwater, or subsurface strata); or (b) concerning the presence of, exposure to, or the management, manufacture, use, containment, storage, recycling, reclamation, reuse, treatment, generation, discharge, transportation, processing, production, disposal or remediation of any Hazardous Materials.

“Environmental Notice” means any written directive, notice of violation or infraction, or notice respecting any Environmental Claim relating to actual or alleged non-compliance with any Environmental Law or any term or condition of any Environmental Permit.

“Environmental Permit” means any Permit, letter, clearance, consent, waiver, closure, exemption, decision or other action required under or issued, granted, given, authorized by or made pursuant to Environmental Law.

“Extension Application” means the Application for an Extension of Term of a Tenement on Form 9 relating to the Tenement, as filed by the Company with the [***] Government and pending as of the date of this Agreement.

“Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.

“GAAP” means United States generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time.

“Government Contracts” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.07(a)(viii).

“Governmental Authority” means any federal, state, local or foreign government or political subdivision thereof, or any agency or instrumentality of such government or political subdivision, or any

App. 1.01–2

self-regulated organization or other non-governmental regulatory authority or quasi-governmental authority (to the extent that the rules, regulations or orders of such organization or authority have the force of Law), or any arbitrator, court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction.

“Governmental Order” means any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, stipulation, determination or award entered by or with any Governmental Authority.

“Hazardous Materials” means: (a) any material, substance, chemical, waste, product, derivative, compound, mixture, solid, liquid, mineral or gas, in each case, whether naturally occurring or manmade, that is hazardous, acutely hazardous, toxic, or words of similar import or regulatory effect under Environmental Laws; and (b) any petroleum or petroleum-derived products, radon, radioactive materials or wastes, asbestos in any form, lead or lead-containing materials, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, and polychlorinated biphenyls.

“Indemnified Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.04.

“Indemnifying Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.04.

“Intellectual Property” means any and all rights in, arising out of, or associated with any of the following: (a) data, images and videos relating to past offshore operations; (b) analyses of or derived from desktop research and data from secondary sources; (c) exploration, mining, or commercial plans created by or for Seller; (d) personnel files; (e) trademarks, service marks, brands, logos, trade names, and other similar indicia of source or origin, together with the goodwill connected with the use of and symbolized by, and all registrations, applications for registration, and renewals of, any of the foregoing; (f) internet domain names and social media account or user names (including “handles”), all associated web addresses, URLs, websites and web pages, social media accounts and pages, and all content and data thereon or relating thereto; (g) trade secrets, know-how, inventions (whether or not patentable), discoveries, improvements, technology, business and technical information, databases, data compilations and collections, methods, processes, techniques, and other confidential and proprietary information and all rights therein; and (h) all other intellectual property rights.

“Intellectual Property Assets” means all Intellectual Property that is owned by the Company and used or held for use in the conduct of the Company’s business as currently conducted or currently proposed to be conducted.

“Intercompany Liability” means the liability in the amount of approximately $4.8 million purported to be owed to Bluewater Metals Pty Ltd. by the Company.

“Knowledge of Seller” or “Seller’s Knowledge” or any other similar knowledge qualification, means the actual or constructive knowledge of any director, manager, or officer of Seller or the Company, after due inquiry.

“Law” means any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, order, constitution, treaty, common law, judgment, decree, other requirement or rule of law of any Governmental Authority.

“Liabilities” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.05.

“Losses” means losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, Actions, judgments, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and the cost of enforcing any right to indemnification hereunder and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers;

App. 1.01–3

provided, however, that “Losses” shall not include punitive damages, except to the extent actually awarded to a Governmental Authority or other third party.

“Material Adverse Effect” means, with respect to any Person, any event, occurrence, fact, condition or change that is, or could reasonably be expected to become, individually or in the aggregate, materially adverse to (a) the business, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or assets of such Person, or (b) the ability of such Person to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on a timely basis.

“Material Contracts” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.07(a).

“Organizational Documents” means (a) in the case of a Person that is a corporation, its articles or certificate of incorporation and its by-laws, regulations or similar governing instruments required by the laws of its jurisdiction of formation or organization; (b) in the case of a Person that is a partnership, its articles or certificate of partnership, formation or association, and its partnership agreement (in each case, limited, limited liability, general or otherwise); (c) in the case of a Person that is a limited liability company, its articles or certificate of formation or organization, and its limited liability company agreement or operating agreement; and (d) in the case of a Person that is none of a corporation, partnership (limited, limited liability, general or otherwise), limited liability company or natural person, its governing instruments as required or contemplated by the laws of its jurisdiction of organization.

“Permits” means all permits, licenses, franchises, approvals, authorizations, registrations, certificates, variances and similar rights obtained, or required to be obtained, from Governmental Authorities.

“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, Governmental Authority, unincorporated organization, trust, association, or other entity.

“[***] Government” means the [***] and all political subdivisions or agencies thereof, including the Mineral Resources Authority.

“Release” means any actual or threatened release, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, abandonment, disposing or allowing to escape or migrate into or through the environment (including, without limitation, ambient air (indoor or outdoor), surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata or within any building, structure, facility or fixture).

“Representative” means, with respect to any Person, any and all directors, managing members, managers, officers, employees, consultants, financial advisors, counsel, accountants and other agents of such Person.

“Seller” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

“Seller Indemnitees” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.03.

“Tenement” means the exploration license (EL 1877) that was granted to the Company by the [***] Government with an expiration date of on or around October 7, 2018.

“Third Party Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.04(a).

App. 1.01–4

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Mark D. Gordon, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.;

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.     The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.     The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 15, 2019

/s/ Mark D. Gordon

Mark D. Gordon

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Jay A. Nudi, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.;

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.     The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.     The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 15, 2019

/s/ Jay A. Nudi

Jay A. Nudi

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. for the period ending March 31, 2019:

(1)    complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)    the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material aspects, the financial condition and results of operations of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.

/s/ Mark D. Gordon

Mark D. Gordon

Chief Executive Officer

May 15, 2019

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and will be retained by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. for the period ending March 31, 2019:

(1)    complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)    the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material aspects, the financial condition and results of operations of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.

/s/ Jay A. Nudi

Jay A. Nudi

Chief Financial Officer

May 15, 2019

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and will be retained by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

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Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	May 03, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000798528
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	OMEX
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		9,222,199

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,218,116	$ 2,786,832
Restricted cash	10,135	10,135
Accounts receivable and other, net	758,491	789,421
Other current assets	545,846	1,016,136
Total current assets	2,532,588	4,602,524
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Equipment and office fixtures	10,859,409	11,033,536
Accumulated depreciation	(10,808,027)	(10,915,557)
Total property and equipment	51,382	117,979
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Investment in unconsolidated entity	973,159	752,667
Total non-current assets	973,159	752,667
Total assets	3,557,129	5,473,170
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	3,115,212	2,772,423
Accrued expenses	10,557,654	9,804,546
Loans payable	29,605,457	29,448,988
Total current liabilities	43,278,323	42,025,957
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Deferred income and revenue participation rights	3,818,750	4,643,750
Total long-term liabilities	3,818,750	4,643,750
Total liabilities	47,097,073	46,669,707
Commitments and contingencies (NOTE G)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY/(DEFICIT)
Preferred stock - $.0001 par value; 24,984,166 shares authorized; none outstanding	0	0
Common stock – $.0001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 9,222,199 and 9,222,199 issued and outstanding	922	922
Additional paid-in capital	218,016,953	217,993,953
Accumulated (deficit)	(241,050,232)	(239,882,346)
Total stockholders' equity/(deficit) before non-controlling interest	(23,032,357)	(21,887,471)
Non-controlling interest	(20,507,587)	(19,309,066)
Total stockholders' equity/(deficit)	(43,539,944)	(41,196,537)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity/(deficit)	$ 3,557,129	$ 5,473,170

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	24,984,166	24,984,166
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	75,000,000	75,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	9,222,199	9,222,199
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,222,199	9,222,199

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Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
REVENUE
Revenue	$ 794,927	$ 511,735
OPERATING EXPENSES
Marketing, general and administrative	1,309,350	1,448,207
Operations and research	1,721,343	1,020,768
Total operating expenses	3,030,693	2,468,975
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	(2,235,766)	(1,957,240)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest expense	(959,285)	(710,490)
Other	828,644	26,346
Total other income (expense)	(130,641)	(684,144)
(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(2,366,407)	(2,641,384)
Income tax benefit (provision)	0	0
NET (LOSS) BEFORE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST	(2,366,407)	(2,641,384)
Non-controlling interest	1,198,521	896,622
NET (LOSS)	$ (1,167,886)	$ (1,744,762)
NET (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic and diluted (See NOTE B)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.21)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic	9,222,199	8,466,909
Diluted	9,222,199	8,466,909
Cargo and Other [Member]
REVENUE
Revenue	$ 282,178	$ 15,738
Expedition [Member]
REVENUE
Revenue	$ 512,749	$ 495,997

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity / (Deficit) - USD ($)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ (37,982,936)	$ 847	$ 212,103,344	$ (234,709,910)	$ (15,377,217)
Share-based compensation	103,904		103,904
Net (loss)	(2,641,384)			(1,744,762)	(896,622)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2018	(40,520,416)	847	212,207,248	(236,454,672)	(16,273,839)
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	(41,196,537)	922	217,993,953	(239,882,346)	(19,309,066)
Share-based compensation	23,000		23,000
Net (loss)	(2,366,407)			(1,167,886)	(1,198,521)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2019	$ (43,539,944)	$ 922	$ 218,016,953	$ (241,050,232)	$ (20,507,587)

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) before non-controlling interest	$ (2,366,407)	$ (2,641,384)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) by operating activities:
Investment in unconsolidated entity	(220,492)	0
Depreciation and amortization	69,099	149,340
Note payable interest accretion	156,469	36,559
Share-based compensation	23,000	103,904
Deferred income	(825,000)	0
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable	30,930	(309,995)
Other assets	470,290	(21,647)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable	342,787	(30,833)
Accrued expenses and other	857,711	704,420
NET CASH (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	(1,461,613)	(2,009,636)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Deposit related to the future sale of marine assets	0	1,000,000
Purchase of property and equipment	(2,500)	(9,624)
NET CASH (USED) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(2,500)	990,376
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable	0	375,000
Settlement receipts from contractual obligation	0	15,000,000
Payment of contractual obligation	0	(14,000,000)
Repayment of debt obligations	(104,603)	(100,870)
NET CASH (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(104,603)	1,274,130
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH	(1,568,716)	254,870
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	2,786,832	1,108,193
CASH AT END OF PERIOD	1,218,116	1,363,063
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Interest paid	362,555	219,641
Income taxes paid	0	0
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Acquisition of equipment with debt	$ 0	$ 74,004

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical)	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Monaco [Member]
Back rent considered as part of loan	$ 99,366

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Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company,” “Odyssey,” “us,” “we” or “our”) have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position as of March 31, 2019 and the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

Recent accounting pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Leases, which establishes a comprehensive lease standard under GAAP for virtually all industries. The standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase of the leased asset by the lessee. This classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right of use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. The standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. The standard will apply for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods therein, and requires modified retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. Based on management’s current understanding of this standard along with the underlying substance of our operations, management believes it will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In July 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The amendments in Part I of this Update change the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The amendments also clarify existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments. As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value as a result of the existence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, the amendments require entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. Convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features are now subject to the specialized guidance for contingent beneficial conversion features (in Subtopic 470-20, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options), including related EPS guidance (in Topic 260). The amendments in Part II of this Update recharacterize the indefinite deferral of certain provisions of Topic 480 that now are presented as pending content in the Codification, to a scope exception. Those amendments do not have an accounting effect. For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. For all other entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. Based on management’s current understanding of this new standard along with the underlying substance of our operations, management believes it will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118. The amendments in this update add various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the issuance of SEC Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) (“SAB 118”). The SEC issued SAB 118 to address concerns about reporting entities’ ability to timely comply with the accounting requirements to recognize all of the effects of the Act in the period of enactment. SAB 118 allows a reporting entity to disclose that timely determination of some or all of the income tax effects from the Act are incomplete by the due date of the financial statements and, if possible, to provide a reasonable estimate. The use of reasonable estimates, when needed, have been disclosed in NOTE B of the consolidated financial statements.

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the AICPA and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material effect, if any, on the Company’s financial statements.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding our financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity and have prepared them in accordance with our customary accounting practices.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, both domestic and international. Equity investments in which we exercise significant influence but do not control and of which we are not the primary beneficiary are accounted for using the equity method. All significant inter-company and intra-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. The results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interest are presented within equity and net income and are shown separately from the Company’s equity and net income attributable to the Company. Some of the existing inter-company balances, which are eliminated upon consolidation, include features allowing the liability to be converted into equity of a subsidiary, which if exercised, could increase the direct or indirect interest of the Company in the non-wholly owned subsidiaries.

Use of Estimates

Management used estimates and assumptions in preparing these consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were used.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

In accordance with Topic A.1. in SAB 13 as well as ASU 2019-09, Revenue from Contracts: Revenue Recognition, marine services and expedition charter revenue is recognized ratably when realized and earned as time passes throughout the contract period as defined by the terms of the agreement. Expenses related to the marine services expedition charter revenue (also referred to as “marine services” revenue) are recorded as incurred and presented under the caption “Operations and research” on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Account receivables are based on amounts billed to customers. Management has elected to record bad debts using the direct write-off method. Generally accepted accounting principles state an estimate is to be made for an allowance for doubtful accounts. The effect of using the direct write-off method, however, is not materially different from the results that would have been obtained had the allowance method been followed. If we were to have a recorded allowance, the accounts receivable would be stated net of the recorded allowance.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash include cash on hand and cash in banks. We also consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. We have $10,135 of restricted cash for collateral related to a corporate credit card program.

Long-Lived Assets

Our policy is to recognize impairment losses relating to long-lived assets in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) topic for Property, Plant and Equipment. Decisions are based on several factors, including, but not limited to, management’s plans for future operations, recent operating results and projected cash flows. Impairment losses are included in depreciation at the time of impairment.

Property and Equipment and Depreciation

Property and equipment is stated at historical cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method at rates based on the assets’ estimated useful lives which are normally between three and thirty years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over their estimated useful lives or lease term, if shorter. Items that may require major overhauls (such as engines or generators) that enhance or extend the useful life of vessel related assets qualify to be capitalized and depreciated over the useful life or remaining life of that asset, whichever was shorter. Certain major repair items required by industry standards to ensure a vessel’s seaworthiness also qualified to be capitalized and depreciated over the period of time until the next scheduled planned major maintenance for that item. All other repairs and maintenance were accounted for under the direct-expensing method and are expensed when incurred.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In periods when the Company has income, the Company would calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method, if required, pursuant to ASC 260 Earnings Per Share. The two-class method was required effective with the issuance of certain senior convertible notes in the past because these notes qualified as a participating security, giving the holder the right to receive dividends should dividends be declared on common stock. Under the two-class method, earnings for a period are allocated on a pro rata basis to the common stockholders and to the holders of convertible notes based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and number of shares that could be issued upon conversion. The Company does not use the two-class method in periods when it generates a loss because the holder of the convertible notes does not participate in losses. Currently, we do not have any outstanding convertible notes that qualify as a participating security.

Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if dilutive securities and other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in our earnings. We use the treasury stock method to compute potential common shares from stock options and warrants and the if-converted method to compute potential common shares from preferred stock, convertible notes or other convertible securities. For diluted earnings per share, the Company uses the more dilutive of the if-converted method or two-class method. When a net loss occurs, potential common shares have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share and such shares are excluded from the diluted EPS calculation.

For the three-months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the weighted average common shares outstanding year-to-date were 9,222,199 and 8,466,909, respectively. For the periods in which net losses occurred, all potential common shares were excluded from diluted EPS because the effect of including such shares would be anti-dilutive.

The potential common shares in the following tables represent potential common shares calculated using the treasury stock method from outstanding options, stock awards and warrants that were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018
Average market price during the period	$	6.14	$	4.48
In the money potential common shares from options excluded		12,464		8,749
In the money potential common shares from warrants excluded		51,204		25,713

Potential common shares from out of the money options and warrants were also excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because calculation of the associated potential common shares has an anti-dilutive effect on EPS. The following table lists options and warrants that were excluded from diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended
Per share exercise price	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018
Out of the money options excluded:
$12.48		136,833		137,666
$12.84		4,167		4,167
$26.40		75,158		75,158
$39.00		—		8,333
Out of the money warrants excluded:
$7.16		700,000		—
$12.00		65,625		—
Total excluded		981,783		225,324

The weighted average equivalent common shares relating to our unvested restricted stock awards that were excluded from potential common shares in the earning per share calculation due to having an anti-dilutive effect are:

	Three Months Ended
		March 31,  2019	March 31,  2018
Potential common shares from unvested restricted stock awards excluded from EPS		41,667	132,826

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing basic and diluted net income per share:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
Net income (loss)	$	(1,167,886	)	$	(1,744,762	)
Numerator, basic and diluted net income (loss) available to stockholders	$	(1,167,886	)	$	(1,744,762	)
Denominator:
Shares used in computation – basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		9,222,199			8,466,909
Common shares outstanding for basic		9,222,199			8,466,909
Additional shares used in computation – diluted:		—			—
Common shares outstanding for basic		9,222,199			8,466,909
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share		9,222,199			8,466,909
Net (loss) per share – basic	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.21	)
Net (loss) per share – diluted	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.21	)

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized.

Stock-based Compensation

Our stock-based compensation is recorded in accordance with the guidance in the ASC topic for Stock-Based Compensation (See NOTE I).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial instruments consist of cash, evidence of ownership in an entity, and contracts that both (i) impose on one entity a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial instrument to a second entity, or to exchange other financial instruments on potentially unfavorable terms with the second entity, and (ii) conveys to that second entity a contractual right (a) to receive cash or another financial instrument from the first entity, or (b) to exchange other financial instruments on potentially favorable terms with the first entity. Accordingly, our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, derivative financial instruments and mortgage and loans payable. We carry cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and mortgage and loans payable at the approximate fair market value, and, accordingly, these estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we could realize in a current market exchange. We carry derivative financial instruments at fair value as is required under current accounting standards. Redeemable preferred stock has been carried at historical cost and accreted carrying values to estimated redemption values over the term of the financial instrument.

Derivative financial instruments consist of financial instruments or other contracts that contain a notional amount and one or more underlying variables (e.g., interest rate, security price or other variable), require no initial net investment and permit net settlement. Derivative financial instruments may be free-standing or embedded in other financial instruments. Further, derivative financial instruments are initially, and subsequently, measured at fair value and recorded as liabilities or, in rare instances, assets. We generally do not use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to cash-flow, market or foreign-currency risks. However, we have entered into certain other financial instruments and contracts with features that are either (i) not afforded equity classification, (ii) embody risks not clearly and closely related to host contracts, or (iii) may be net-cash settled by the counterparty. As required by ASC 815 – Derivatives and Hedging, these instruments are required to be carried as derivative liabilities, at fair value, in our financial statements with changes in fair value reflected in our income.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2. Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets), or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices that can be corroborated with observable market data, as well as quoted prices that were adjusted for security-specific restrictions.

Level 3. Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology are significant to the measurement of the fair value of assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices or non-binding broker quotes that we were unable to corroborate with observable market data.

Redeemable Preferred Stock

If we issue redeemable preferred stock instruments (or any other redeemable financial instrument), they are initially evaluated for possible classification as a liability in instances where redemption is certain to occur pursuant to ASC 480 – Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity. Redeemable preferred stock classified as a liability is recorded and carried at fair value. Redeemable preferred stock that does not, in its entirety, require liability classification is evaluated for embedded features that may require bifurcation and separate classification as derivative liabilities. In all instances, the classification of the redeemable preferred stock host contract that does not require liability classification is evaluated for equity classification or mezzanine classification based upon the nature of the redemption features. Generally, mandatory redemption requirements or any feature that could require cash redemption for matters not within our control, irrespective of probability of the event occurring, requires classification outside of stockholders’ equity. Redeemable preferred stock that is recorded in the mezzanine section is accreted to its redemption value through charges to stockholders’ equity when redemption is probable using the effective interest method. We have no redeemable preferred stock outstanding for the periods presented.

Subsequent Events

We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Accounts Receivable and Other

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable and Other

NOTE C – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER

Our accounts receivable consists of the following:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Trade	$	42,695	$	9,466
Related party		673,220		664,596
Other		42,576		115,359
Total accounts receivable and other	$	758,491	$	789,421

Monaco and its related affiliates owe us $614,123 and $612,498 for the periods ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, for support services and marine services rendered on their behalf. See NOTE D for further information regarding Monaco. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, we began providing services for a deep-sea mineral exploration company in which our Chairman of the Board, Greg Stemm, has a controlling and ownership interest. See NOTE D for further information. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, the company owed us $59,097 and $52,098, respectively.

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Related Party Transactions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

NOTE D – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Based on the economic substance of our business transactions with Monaco Financial, LLC, we consider Monaco to be an affiliated company, thus a related party. We do not own any financial interest in Monaco. We had accounts receivable from Monaco and related affiliates at March 31, 2019 of $614,123 and at December 31, 2018 of  $612,498. We had general operating payables owe to Monaco at March 31, 2019 of $213,776 and at December 31, 2018 of  $233,855. See NOTE H for further debt arrangements between the entities. We are currently performing marine shipwreck search and recovery services for this related party and recognized 2019 year to date revenue of approximately $0.5 million. Until October 2018, we leased our corporate office space on an annually renewable basis from Monaco at $20,080 per month; however, the building in which we lease this space was sold during October 2018 to a non-affiliate.

During 2018 we entered into a services agreement with and continue to provide services to a deep-sea mineral exploration company, CIC, LLC, that was organized and is majority owned and controlled by Greg Stemm, the Chairman of the Board for Odyssey. Mr. Stemm’s involvement with this company was disclosed to, and approved by, the Odyssey Board of Directors and legal counsel pursuant to the terms of his consulting agreement. We are providing these services pursuant to a Master Services Agreement which provides for back office services in exchange for a recurring monthly fee as well as other mineral related services on a cost-plus profit basis and will be compensated for these services with a combination of cash and equity in the company. For the 2019 year to date, we invoiced the company a total of $227,492  which was for back office technical and support services. Included in this amount is $220,492 which shall be deemed as consideration for equity units in the company. Billings related to cash amounted to  $7,000 for the same period. We have the option to accept equity in lieu of the amount expected to be paid in cash. See NOTE C for related accounts receivable at March 31, 2019 and NOTE E for our investment in an unconsolidated entity.

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Investment In Unconsolidated Entity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investment In Unconsolidated Entity

NOTE E – INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

Neptune Minerals, Inc. (NMI)

Our current investment in NMI consists of 3,092,488 Class B Common non-voting shares and 2,612 Series A Preferred non-voting shares. These preferred shares are convertible into an aggregate of 261,200 shares of Class B non-voting common stock. Our holdings now constitute an approximate 14% ownership in NMI. At December 31, 2018, our estimated share of unrecognized NMI equity-method losses is approximately $21.3 million. We have not recognized the accumulated $21.3 million in our income statement because these losses exceeded our investment in NMI. Our investment has a carrying value of zero as a result of the recognition of our share of prior losses incurred by NMI under the equity method of accounting. We believe it is appropriate to allocate this loss carryforward of $21.3 million to any incremental NMI investment that may be recognized on our balance sheet in excess of zero because the losses occurred when they were an equity-method investment. The aforementioned loss carryforward is based on NMI’s last unaudited financial statements as of December 31, 2016. We do not believe losses NMI may have incurred from the calendar year of 2017 to current day to be material. We do not have any financial obligations to NMI, and we are not committed to provide financial support to NMI.

Although we are a shareholder of NMI, we have no representation on the board of directors or in management of NMI and do not hold any Class A voting shares. We are not involved in the management of NMI nor do we participate in their policy-making. Accordingly, we are not the primary beneficiary of NMI. As of March 31, 2019, the net carrying value of our investment in NMI was zero in our consolidated financial statements.

Chatham Rock Phosphate, Limited.

During 2012, we performed deep-sea mining exploratory services for Chatham Rock Phosphate, Ltd. (“CRP”) valued at $1,680,000. As payment for these services, CRP issued 9,320,348 ordinary shares to us. During March 2017, Antipodes Gold Limited completed the acquisition of CRP. The surviving entity is now named Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited (“CRPL”). In exchange for our 9,320,348 shares of CRP we received 141,884 shares of CPRL, which represents equity ownership of approximately 1% of the surviving entity. Since CRP was a thinly traded stock and pursuant to guidance per ASC 320: Debt and Equity Securities regarding readily determinable fair value, we believe it was appropriate to not recognize this amount as an asset nor as revenue during that period. We continue to carry the value of our investment in CPRL at zero in our consolidated financial statements.

CIC, LLC

In 2018, began providing services to a company controlled by Greg Stemm, the Chairman of the Board for Odyssey (See NOTE D for related parties). This company is pursuing deep water mining permits in foreign waters. Due to the initial structure of the company, we determined this venture to be a VIE consistent with ASU 2015-2. We have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of the VIE and, therefore, we have not consolidated this entity. Additionally, we also will record the investment under the cost method as we have determined we do not exercise significant influence over the entity. We will assess our investment for impairment annually and, if a loss in value is deemed other than temporary, an impairment charge will be recorded. At March 31, 2019, the accumulated expected investment in the entity is $973,159 which is classified as an investment in unconsolidated entity in our consolidated balance sheets. The agreements relating to the equity investment were executed in January 2019.

We account for the investments we make in certain legal entities in which equity investors do not have (1) sufficient equity at risk for the legal entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or (2) as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk do not have either the power, through voting or similar rights, to direct the activities of the legal entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, or (3) the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the legal entity or the right to receive expected residual returns of the legal entity. These legal entities are referred to as “variable interest entities” or “VIEs.”

We would consolidate the results of any such entity in which we determined we had a controlling financial interest. We would have a “controlling financial interest” in such an entity if we had both the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb the losses of, or right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could be potentially significant to the VIE. On a quarterly basis, we reassess whether we have a controlling financial interest in any investments we have in these legal entities.

We determine whether any of the entities in which we have made investments is a VIE at the start of each new venture and if a reconsideration event has occurred. At such times, we also consider whether we must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about our involvement in a VIE. A reporting entity must consolidate a VIE if that reporting entity has a variable interest (or combination of variable interests) that will absorb a majority of the VIE’s expected losses, receive a majority of the VIE’s expected residual returns, or both. A reporting entity must consider the rights and obligations conveyed by its variable interests and the relationship of its variable interests with variable interests held by other parties to determine whether its variable interests will absorb a majority of a VIE’s expected losses, receive a majority of the VIE’s expected residual returns, or both. The reporting entity that consolidates a VIE is called the primary beneficiary of that VIE.

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Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

NOTE F – INCOME TAXES

During the three-month period ended March  31,  2019, we generated a federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward of $0.2 million and generated $1.0 million of foreign NOL carryforwards. As of March 31, 2019, we had consolidated income tax NOL carryforwards for federal tax purposes of approximately $167.6 million and net operating loss carryforwards for foreign income tax purposes of approximately $41.9 million. The federal NOL carryforwards from 2005 forward will expire in various years beginning in 2025 and ending through the year 2037.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be recovered or settled. We have recorded a net deferred tax asset of $0 at March 31, 2019. As required by the Accounting for Income Taxes topic in the ASC, we have concluded it is more likely than not that those assets would not be realizable without the recovery and rights of ownership or salvage rights of high value shipwrecks or substantial profits from our mining operations and thus a valuation allowance has been recorded as of March 31, 2019. There was no U.S. income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 due to the generation of net operating losses.

The increase in the valuation allowance as of March 31, 2019 is due to the generation of approximately $1.1 million in net operating loss year-to-date.

The change in the valuation allowance is as follows:

March 31, 2019	$	53,434,657
December 31, 2018		52,684,059
Change in valuation allowance	$	750,598

Our estimated annual effective tax rate as of March 31, 2019 is 67.745% while our March 31, 2019 effective tax rate is 0.0% because of the full valuation allowance. 

We have not recognized a material adjustment in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and have not recorded any provisions for accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The earliest tax year still subject to examination by a major taxing jurisdiction is 2015.

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

NOTE G – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

The Company may be subject to a variety of claims and suits that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. We are currently not a party to any litigation.

Contingency

During March 2016, our Board of Directors approved the grant and potential future issuance of 3.0 million new equity shares of Oceanica Resources, S.R.L. to two attorneys for their future services. This equity is only issuable upon the Mexican government’s issuance of the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) for our Mexican subsidiary. This grant of new shares was also approved by the Administrators of Oceanica Resources, S.R.L. We also owe consultants contingent success fees of up to $425,000 upon the approval and issuance of the EIA. The EIA has not been issued as of the date of this report.

See NOTE L regarding a contingent liability surrounding a sale of marine equipment to Magellan along with Magellan assuming a certain trade payable debt connected with the sale of this marine equipment.

Going Concern Consideration

We have experienced several years of net losses and may continue to do so. Our ability to generate net income or positive cash flows for the following twelve months is dependent upon our success in developing and monetizing our interests in mineral exploration entities, generating income from exploration charters, collecting on amounts owed to us, and completing the MINOSA/Penelope equity financing transaction approved by our stockholders on June 9, 2015.

Our 2019 business plan requires us to generate new cash inflows to effectively allow us to perform our planned projects. We plan to generate new cash inflows through the monetization of our receivables and equity stakes in seabed mineral companies, financings, syndications or other partnership opportunities. If cash inflow is not sufficient to meet our desired projected business plan requirements, we will be required to follow a contingency business plan which is based on curtailed expenses and fewer cash requirements. On March 11, 2015, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Minera del Norte S.A. de c.v. (“MINOSA”) and Penelope Mining LLC (“Penelope”), an affiliate of MINOSA, pursuant to which (a) MINOSA agreed to extend short-term, debt financing to Odyssey of up to $14.75 million, and (b) Penelope agreed to invest up to $101 million over three years in convertible preferred stock of Odyssey. The equity financing is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the approval of our stockholders which occurred on June 9, 2015, and MINOSA and Penelope are currently under no obligation to make the preferred share equity investments.

Our consolidated non-restricted cash balance at March 31, 2019 was $1.2 million which is insufficient to support operations for the following 12 months. We have a working capital deficit at March 31, 2019 of $40.7 million. Our largest loan of $14.75 million from MINOSA had a due date of December 31, 2017 which is now linked to other stipulations, see NOTE H for further detail. The majority of our remaining assets have been pledged to MINOSA, and its affiliates, and to Monaco Financial LLC, leaving us with few opportunities to raise additional funds from our balance sheet. The total consolidated book value of our assets was approximately $3.6 million at March 31, 2019 and the fair market value of these assets may differ from their net carrying book value. Even though we executed the above noted financing arrangement with Penelope, Penelope must purchase the shares for us to be able to complete the equity component of the transaction. The Penelope equity transaction is heavily dependent on the outcome of our subsidiary’s application approval process for an environmental permit to commercially develop a mineralized phosphate deposit off the coast of Mexico. The factors noted above raise doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

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Loans Payable

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

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Loans Payable

NOTE H – LOANS PAYABLE

The Company’s consolidated debt consisted of the following at:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Note 1 – Monaco 2014	$	2,800,000	$	2,800,000
Note 2 – Monaco 2016		1,175,000		1,175,000
Note 3 – MINOSA 1		14,750,001		14,750,001
Note 4 – Epsilon		1,000,000		1,000,000
Note 5 – SMOM		3,500,000		3,500,000
Note 6 – MINOSA 2		5,050,000		5,050,000
Note 7 – Monaco 2018		1,099,366		1,099,366
Note 8 – Promissory note		231,090		74,621
	$	29,605,457	$	29,448,988

Note 1 – Monaco 2014

On August 14, 2014, we entered into a Loan Agreement with Monaco Financial, LLC (“Monaco”), a strategic marketing partner, pursuant to which Monaco agreed to lend us up to $10.0 million. The loan was issued in three tranches: (i) $5.0 million (the “First Tranche”) was advanced upon execution of the Loan Agreement; (ii) $2.5 million (the “Second Tranche”) was advanced on October 1, 2014; and (iii) $2.5 million (the “Third Tranche”) was advanced on December 1, 2014. The Notes bear interest at a rate equal to 11% per annum. The Notes also contain an option whereby Monaco can purchase shares of Oceanica held by Odyssey (the “Share Purchase Option”) at a purchase price that is the lower of (a) $3.15 per share or (b) the price per share of a contemplated equity offering of Oceanica which totals $1.0 million or more in the aggregate. The share purchase option was not clearly and closely related to the host debt agreement and required bifurcation.

On December 10, 2015, these promissory notes were amended as part of the asset acquisition agreement with Monaco (See NOTE R in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ended December 31, 2017 for further information). The amendment included the following material changes: (i) $2.2 million of the indebtedness represented by the Notes was extinguished, (ii) $5.0 million of the indebtedness represented by the Notes ceased to bear interest and is only repayable under certain circumstances from certain sources of cash, and (iii) the maturity date on the Notes was extended to December 31, 2017. During March 2016, the maturity date was further extended to April 1, 2018 and the exercise price of the Share Purchase Option was re-priced to $1.00 per share. This indebtedness has matured, but Monaco has not demanded payment because we are in negotiations with Monaco to set a new maturity date. As of the maturity date, the interest rate was adjusted to the default rate of 18% per annum. See “Loan Modification (March 2016)” below. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 interest expense in the amount of $141,315 and $75,945, respectively, was recorded. The outstanding interest-bearing balance of these Notes is $2.8 million at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Note 2 – Monaco 2016

In March 2016, Monaco agreed to lend us an additional $1,825,000. These loan proceeds were received in full during the first quarter of 2016. The indebtedness bears interest at 10.0% percent per year. All principal and any unpaid interest were due on April 15, 2018. This indebtedness has matured, but Monaco has not demanded payment because we are in negotiations with Monaco to set a new maturity date. As of the maturity date, the interest rate was adjusted to the default rate of 18% per annum. The current outstanding balance as of March 31, 2019 was $1,175,000. The indebtedness is convertible at any time until the maturity date into shares of Oceanica held by us at a conversion price of $1.00 per share. Pursuant to this loan and as security for the indebtedness, Monaco was granted a second priority security interest in (a) one-half of the indebtedness evidenced by the Amended and Restated Consolidated Note and Guaranty, dated September 25, 2015 (the “ExO Note”), in the original principal amount of $18.0 million, issued by Exploraciones Oceanicas S. de R.L. de C.V. to Oceanica Marine Operations, S.R.L. (“OMO”), and all rights associated therewith (the “OMO Collateral”); and (b) all technology and assets in our possession or control used for offshore exploration, including an ROV system, deep-tow search systems, winches, multi-beam sonar, and other equipment. The carrying net book value of this equipment is less than $0.1 million. We unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed all obligations of ours and our subsidiaries to Monaco under this loan agreement. As further consideration for the loan, Monaco was granted an option (the “Option”) to purchase the OMO Collateral. The Option is exercisable at any time before the earlier of (a) the date that is 30 days after the loan is paid in full or (b) the maturity date of the ExO Note, for aggregate consideration of $9.3 million, $1.8 million of which would be paid at the closing of the exercise of the Option, with the balance paid in ten monthly installments of $750,000. During 2017, we sold a marine vessel to a related party of Monaco for $650,000. The consideration for this vessel was applied against our loan balance to Monaco in the amount of $650,000.

Accounting considerations

ASC 815 generally requires the analysis of embedded terms and features that have characteristics of derivatives to be evaluated for bifurcation and separate accounting in instances where their economic risks and characteristics are not clearly and closely related to the risks of the host contract. The option to purchase the OMO Collateral is an embedded feature that is not clearly and closely related to the host debt agreement and thus requires bifurcation. Because the option is out of the money, it has no material fair value as of the inception date or currently. The debt agreement did not contain any additional embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was less than the market price on the date of issuance, therefore a BCF of $456,250 was recorded. This BCF has been fully amortized as of March 31, 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $65,989 and $28,973, respectively, was recorded.

Loan modification (December 2015)

In connection with the Acquisition Agreement entered into with Monaco on December 10, 2015, Monaco agreed to modify certain terms of the loans as partial consideration for the purchase of assets. For the First Tranche ($5,000,000 advanced on August 14, 2014), Monaco agreed to cease interest as of December 10, 2015 and reduce the loan balance by (i) the cash or other value received from the SS Central America shipwreck project (“SSCA”) or (ii) if the proceeds received from the SSCA project were insufficient to pay off the loan balance by December 31, 2017, then Monaco could seek repayment of the remaining outstanding balance on the loan by withholding Odyssey’s 21.25% “additional consideration” in new shipwreck projects performed for Monaco in the future. For the Second Tranche ($2,500,000 advanced on October 1, 2014), Monaco agreed to reduce the principal amount by $2,200,000 leaving a new principal balance of $300,000 and extension of maturity to December 31, 2017. For the Third Tranche ($2,500,000 advanced on December 1, 2014), Monaco agreed to the extension of maturity to December 31, 2017.

On December 10, 2015, the Monaco call option related to the Oceanica shares held by us was extended until December 31, 2017.

Loan modification (March 2016)

In connection with the $1.825 million loan agreement with Monaco in March 2016, the existing $2.8 million notes were modified. Of the combined total indebtedness of Monaco’s Note 1 and Note 2, Monaco can convert this debt into 3,174,603 shares of Oceanica at a fixed conversion price of $1.00 per share, or $3,174,603. Any remaining debt in excess of $3,174,603 is not convertible. Additionally, the modification eliminated Monaco’s option (“share purchase option”) to purchase 3,174,603 shares of Oceanica stock at a price of $3.15 per share. The modification was analyzed under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) to determine if extinguishment accounting was applicable. Under ASC 470-50-40-10 a modification or an exchange that adds or eliminates a substantive conversion option as of the conversion date is always considered substantial and requires extinguishment accounting. Since this modification added a substantive conversion option, extinguishment accounting is applicable. In accordance with the extinguishment accounting guidance (a) the share purchase option was first marked to its pre-modification fair value, (b) the new debt was recorded at fair value and (c) the old debt and share purchased option was removed. The difference between the fair value of the new debt and the sum of the pre-modification carrying amount of the old debt and the share purchase option’s fair value represented a gain on extinguishment. ASC 470-50-40-2 indicates that debt restructuring with a related party may be in essence a capital transaction and as a result the gain of $1.2 million was recognized in additional paid in capital upon extinguishment.

Note 3 – MINOSA

On March 11, 2015, in connection with a Stock Purchase Agreement, Minera del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“MINOSA”) agreed to lend us up to $14.75 million. The entire $14.75 million was loaned in five advances from March 11 through June 30, 2015. The outstanding indebtedness bears interest at 8.0% percent per annum. The Promissory Note was amended on April 10, 2015 and on October 1, 2015 so that, unless otherwise converted as provided in the Note, the adjusted principal balance shall be due and payable in full upon written demand by MINOSA; provided that MINOSA agreed that it shall not demand payment of the adjusted principal balance earlier than the first to occur of: (i) 30 days after the date on which (x) SEMARNAT makes a determination with respect to the current application for the Manifestacion de Impacto Ambiental relating to phosphate deposit project, which determination is other than an approval or (y) Odyssey Marine Enterprises or any of its affiliates withdraws such application without MINOSA’s prior written consent; (ii) termination by Odyssey of the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated March 11, 2015 (the “Purchase Agreement”), among Odyssey, MINOSA, and Penelope Mining, LLC (the “Investor”); (iii) the occurrence of an event of default under the Promissory Note; (iv) December 31, 2015; or (v) if and only if the Investor shall have terminated the Purchase Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(d)(iii) thereof, March 30, 2016. This indebtedness is classified as short-term debt. In connection with the loans, we granted MINOSA an option to purchase our 54% interest in Oceanica for $40.0 million (the “Oceanica Call Option”). On March 11, 2016, the Oceanica Call has expired. Completion of the transaction requires amending the Company’s articles of incorporation to (a) effect a reverse stock split, which was implemented on February 19, 2016, (b) adjusting the Company’s authorized capitalization, which was also implemented on February 19, 2016, and (c) establishing a classified board of directors (collectively, the “Amendments”). The Amendments have been or will be set forth in certificates of amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation filed or to be filed with the Nevada Secretary of State. As collateral for the loan, we granted MINOSA a security interest in the Company’s 54% interest in Oceanica. The outstanding principal balance of this debt was $14.75 million at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The maturity date of this indebtedness has been amended and matured on March 18, 2017. Per Note 6 MINOSA 2 below, the Minosa Purchase Agreement amended the due date of this note to a due date which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that Minosa intends to demand payment. See Note 6 – MINOSA 2 for further qualifications. During December 2017, MINOSA transferred this debt to its parent company. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $290,958 and $290,958, respectively, was recorded.

Accounting considerations

We have accounted for this transaction as a financing transaction, wherein the net proceeds received were allocated to the financial instruments issued. Prior to making the accounting allocation, we evaluated for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”).

This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. The Oceanica Call Option is considered a freestanding financial instrument because it is both (i) legally detachable and (ii) separately exercisable. The Oceanica Call Option did not fall under the guidance of ASC 480. Additionally, it did not meet the definition of a derivative under ASC 815 because the option has a fixed value of $40.0 million and does not contain an underlying variable which is indicative of a derivative. This instrument is considered an option contract for a sale of an asset. The guidance applied in this case is ASC 360-20, which provides that in situations when a party lends funds to a seller and is given an option to buy the property at a certain date in the future, the loan shall be recorded at its present value using market interest rates and any excess of the proceeds over that amount credited to an option deposit account. If the option is exercised, the deposit shall be included as part of the sales proceeds; if not exercised, it shall be credited to income in the period in which the option lapses.

Based on the previous conclusions, we allocated the cash proceeds first to the debt at its present value using a market rate of 15%, which is management’s estimate of a market rate loan for the Company, with the residual allocated to the Oceanica Call Option, as follows:

	Tranche 1		Tranche 2		Tranche 3		Tranche 4		Tranche 5		Total
Promissory Note	$	1,932,759	$	5,826,341	$	2,924,172	$	1,960,089	$	1,723,492	$	14,366,853
Deferred Income (Oceanica Call Option)		67,241		173,659		75,828		39,911		26,509		383,148
Proceeds	$	2,000,000	$	6,000,000	$	3,000,000	$	2,000,000	$	1,750,0001	$	14,750,001

The call option amount of $383,148 represented a debt discount. This discount has been fully accreted up to face value using the effective interest method.

Note 4 – Epsilon

On March 18, 2016 we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with Epsilon Acquisitions LLC (“Epsilon”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Epsilon loaned us $3.0 million in two installments of $1.5 million on March 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016. The indebtedness bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and was due on March 18, 2017. We were also responsible for $50,000 of the lender’s out of pocket costs. This amount is included in the loan balance. In pledge agreements related to the loans, we granted security interests to Epsilon in (a) the 54 million cuotas (a unit of ownership under Panamanian law) of Oceanica Resources S. de R.L. (“Oceanica”) held by our wholly owned subsidiary, Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd. (“OME”), (b) all notes and other receivables from Oceanica and its subsidiary owed to the Odyssey Pledgors, and (c) all of the outstanding equity in OME. Epsilon has the right to convert the outstanding indebtedness into shares of our common stock upon 75 days’ notice to us or upon a merger, consolidation, third party tender offer, or similar transaction relating to us at the conversion price of $5.00 per share, which represents the five-day volume-weighted average price of Odyssey’s common stock for the five trading day period ending on March 17, 2016. On January 25, 2017, Epsilon provided notice to us that it would convert the initial $3.0 million plus accrued interest per the Restated Note Purchase Agreement at $5.00 per share in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The conversion and issuance of new shares was effective April 10, 2017 and included accrued interest of $302,274 for a total 670,455 shares. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, the conversion price was to be reduced to $2.50 per share. Following any conversion of the indebtedness, Penelope Mining LLC (an affiliate of Epsilon) (“Penelope”), may elect to reduce its commitment to purchase preferred stock of Odyssey under the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2015 (as amended, the “Stock Purchase Agreement”), among Odyssey, Penelope, and Minera del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (“MINOSA”) by the amount of indebtedness converted.

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (a) we agreed to waive our rights to terminate the Stock Purchase Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof until December 31, 2016, and (b) MINOSA agreed to extend, until March 18, 2017, the maturity date of the $14.75 million loan extended by MINOSA to OME pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement. The indebtedness may be accelerated upon the occurrence of specified events of default including (a) OME’s failure to pay any amount payable on the date due and payable; (b) OME or we fail to perform or observe any term, covenant, or agreement in the Purchase Agreement or the related documents, subject to a five-day cure period; (c) an event of default or material breach by OME, us or any of our affiliates under any of the other loan documents shall have occurred and all grace periods, if any, applicable thereto shall have expired; (d) the Stock Purchase Agreement shall have been terminated; (e) specified dissolution, liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar cases or actions are commenced by or against OME or any of its subsidiaries, in specified circumstances unless dismissed or stayed within 60 days; (f) the entry of judgment or award against OME or any of its subsidiaries in excess or $100,000; and (g) a change in control (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) occurs.

In connection with the execution and delivery of the Purchase Agreement, we and Epsilon entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which we agreed to register new shares of our common stock with a formal registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission upon the conversion of the indebtedness.

Accounting considerations

We have accounted for this transaction as a financing transaction, wherein the net proceeds received were allocated to the financial instruments issued. Prior to making the accounting allocation, we evaluated the transaction for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”).

This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was less than the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance, therefore a BCF of $96,000 was recorded. The BCF represents a debt discount which was amortized over the life of the loan.

Loan modification (October 1, 2016)

On October 1, 2016 Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd. (“OME”), entered into an Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement (the “Restated Note Purchase Agreement”) with Epsilon Acquisitions LLC (“Epsilon”). In connection with the existing $3.0 million loan agreement, Epsilon agreed to lend an additional $3.0 million evidenced by secured convertible promissory notes. The convertible promissory notes bear an interest rate of 10.0% per annum and are due and payable on March 18, 2017. Epsilon has the right to convert all amounts outstanding under the Restated Note into shares of our common stock upon 75 days’ notice to OME or upon a merger, consolidation, third party tender offer, or similar transaction relating to us at the applicable conversion price, which is (a) $5.00 per share with respect to the $3.0 million already advanced under the Restated Note and (b) with respect to additional advances under the Restated Note, the five-day volume-weighted average price of our common stock for the five trading day period ending on the trading day immediately prior to the date on which OME submits a borrowing notice for such advance. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, we shall not issue any of our common stock upon conversion of any outstanding tranche (other than the first $3.0 million already advanced) under this Restated Note in excess of 1,388,769 shares of common stock. The additional tranches were issued as follows: (a) $1,000,000 (“Tranche 3”) was issued on October 16, 2016 with a conversion price of $3.52 per share; (b) $1,000,000 (“Tranche 4”) was issued on November 15, 2016 with a conversion price of $4.19 per share; and (c) $1,000,000 (“Tranche 5”) was issued on December 15, 2016 with a conversion price of $4.13 per share. During 2017, Epsilon assigned Tranche 4 and 5 totaling $2,000,000 of this debt to MINOSA under the same terms as the original debt. See Note – MINOSA 2 below for further detail.

As an inducement for the issuance of the additional $3.0 million of promissory notes, we also delivered to Epsilon a common stock purchase warrant (the “Warrant”) pursuant to which Epsilon has the right to purchase up to 120,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $3.52 per share, which exercise price represents the five-day volume-weighted average price of our common stock for the five trading day period ending on the trading day immediately prior to the day on which the Warrant was issued. Epsilon may exercise the Warrant in whole or in part at any time during the period ending October 1, 2021. The Warrant includes a cashless exercise feature and provides that, if Epsilon is in default of its obligations to fund any advance pursuant to and in accordance with the Restated Note Purchase Agreement, then, thereafter, the maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be purchased under the Warrant shall be the number determined by multiplying 120,000 by a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the aggregate principal amount of advances that have been extended to the OME by Epsilon pursuant to the Restated Note Purchase Agreement on or after the date of the Warrant and prior to the date of such failure and (b) the denominator of which is $3.0 million.

Accounting considerations for additional tranches

We evaluated for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”). This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. Additionally, the warrant agreement did not contain any terms or features that would preclude equity classification. We were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The allocations of the three additional tranches were as follows.

	Tranche 3		Tranche 4		Tranche 5
Promissory Note	$	981,796	$	939,935	$	1,000,000
Beneficial Conversion Feature (“BCF”)*		18,204		60,065		—
Proceeds	$	1,000,000	$	1,000,000	$	1,000,000

A beneficial conversion feature arises when the calculation of the effective conversion price is less than the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance. Tranche 5 did not result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was greater than the company’s stock price on the date of issuance.

The Warrant’s fair value was calculated using Black-Scholes Merton (“BSM”). The aggregate fair value of the Warrant totaled $303,712. Since the Warrant was issued as an inducement to Epsilon to issue additional debt, we recorded an inducement expense of $303,712. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $24,658 and $24,658, respectively, was recorded.

Term Extension (March 21, 2017)

On March 21, 2017 we entered into an amendment to the Restated Note Purchase Agreement with Epsilon. In connection with the existing $6.0 million of indebtedness, the adjusted principal balance is due and payable in full upon the earlier of (i) written demand by Epsilon or (ii) such time as Odyssey or the guarantor pays any other indebtedness for borrowed money prior to its stated maturity date. As such the Company amortized the notes up to their face value of $6,050,000 and they are classified as short-term. However, since Epsilon converted the first $3.0 million into 670,455 of our common shares and assigned $2.0 million to MINOSA, the current principal indebtedness at March 31, 2019 is $1.0 million.

Note 5 – SMOM

On May 3, 2017, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (“Loan Agreement”) with SMOM. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, SMOM agreed to loan us up to $3.0 million as evidenced by a convertible promissory note. As a commitment fee, we assigned the remaining 50% of our Neptune Minerals, LLC receivable to SMOM. This receivable had zero carrying value on our balance sheet and due to the age and collectability was deemed to have no fair value. The indebtedness bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and matures on the second anniversary of this Loan Agreement which is May 3, 2019. On April 20, 2018, the loan was amended, and the principal amount of the Loan was increased to $3.5 million. The loan balance at March 31, 2019 is $3.5 million. The holder has the option to convert up to $2.0 million of any unpaid principal and interest into up to 50% of the equity interest held by Odyssey in Aldama Mining Company, S.de R.L. de C.V. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of ours. The conversion value of $1.0 million equates to 10% of the equity interest in Aldama. If the holder elects to acquire the entire 50% of the equity interest, the Holder has to pay the deficiency in cash. As additional consideration for the loan, the holder has the right to purchase from Odyssey all or a portion of the equity collateral (up to the 50% of the equity interest of Aldama) for the option consideration ($1.0 million for each 10% of equity interests) during the period that is the later of (i) one year after the maturity date and (ii) one year after the loan is repaid in full, the expiration date. The lender may also choose to extend the expiration date annually by paying $500,000 for each year extended. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, accrued interest in the amount of $86,301 and $73,973, respectively, was recorded.

Accounting considerations

We have accounted for this transaction as a financing transaction, wherein the net proceeds received were allocated to the financial instruments issued. Prior to making the accounting allocation, we evaluated for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC 320 Property, Plant and Equipment (“ASC 320”).

This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did not result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was equal to the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance.

Note 6 – MINOSA 2

On August 10, 2017, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Minosa Purchase Agreement”) with MINOSA. Pursuant to the Minosa Purchase Agreement, MINOSA agreed to loan Enterprises up to $3.0 million. During 2017, we borrowed $2.7 million against this facility and Epsilon assigned $2.0 million of its debt to MINOSA. At March 31, 2019, the outstanding principal balance, including the Epsilon assignment, is $5.05 million. The indebtedness is evidenced by a secured convertible promissory note (the “Minosa Note”) and bears interest at a rate equal to 10.0% per annum. Unless otherwise converted as described below, the entire outstanding principal balance under this Minosa Note and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable upon written demand by MINOSA; provided, that MINOSA agreed not make a demand for payment prior to the earlier of (a) an event of default (as defined in the Minosa Note) or (b) a date, which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that MINOSA intends to demand payment. MINOSA has not provided any notice they intend to issue a payment demand notice. We unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed all of the obligations under the Minosa Purchase Agreement and the Minosa Note. MINOSA has the right to convert all amounts outstanding under the Minosa Note into shares of our common stock upon 75 days’ notice to us or upon a merger, consolidation, third party tender offer, or similar transaction relating to us at the conversion price of $4.41 per share. During December 2017, MINOSA transferred this debt to its parent company.

This debt agreement did not contain any embedded terms or features that have characteristics of derivatives. However, we were required to consider whether the hybrid contract embodied a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The calculation of the effective conversion amount did result in a BCF because the effective conversion price was less than the Company’s stock price on the date of issuance, therefore a BCF of $62,925 was recorded. As of December 31, 2017, all of the BCF has been accreted to the income statement. The BCF represented a debt discount that was amortized over the life of the loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $124,521 and $123,596, respectively, was recorded.

As previously reported, Epsilon loaned us an aggregate of $6.0 million pursuant to an amended and restated convertible promissory Minosa Note, dated as of March 18, 2016, as further amended and restated on October 1, 2016 (the “Epsilon Note”). Since then, Epsilon has assigned $2.0 million of the indebtedness under the Epsilon Note to MINOSA. Along with Epsilon, we entered into a second amended and restated convertible promissory note (the “Second AR Epsilon Note”), which further amends and restates the Epsilon Note. The stated principal amount of the Second AR Epsilon Note is $1.0 million (which reflects the outstanding principal balance remaining after giving effect to Epsilon’s (x) previous assignment of $2.0 million of the indebtedness under the Epsilon Note to MINOSA and (y) conversion of $3.0 million of the indebtedness under the Epsilon Note into shares of our common stock). The Second AR Epsilon Note further provides that the outstanding principal balance under the Second AR Epsilon Note and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable upon written demand by Epsilon; provided, that Epsilon agreed not make a demand for payment prior to the earlier of (a) an event of default (as defined in the Second AR Epsilon Note) or (b) a date, which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that MINOSA intends to demand payment.

Upon the closing of the Minosa Purchase Agreement, along with MINOSA, and Penelope Mining LLC, an affiliate of Minosa (“Penelope”), executed and delivered a Second Amended and Restated Waiver and Consent and Amendment No. 5 to Promissory Note and Amendment No. 2 to Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Second AR Waiver”). Pursuant to the Second AR Waiver, Minosa and Penelope consented to the transactions contemplated by the Minosa Purchase Agreement and waived any breach of any representation or warranty and violation of any covenant in the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2015, as amended April 10, 2015 (the “SPA”), by and among us, Minosa, and Penelope, arising out of the Company’s execution and delivery of the Minosa Purchase Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby. Pursuant to the Second AR Waiver, we also waived, and agreed not to exercise our right to terminate the SPA pursuant to Section 8.1(c)(ii) thereto, both (a) until after the earlier of (i) July 1, 2018, (ii) the date that MINOSA fails, refuses, or declines to fund (or otherwise does not fund) any subsequent loan under the Minosa Purchase Agreement and (iii) demand is made for repayment of all or any part of the indebtedness outstanding under the Minosa Note, the Second AR Epsilon Note, or the Promissory Note, dated as of March 11, 2015, as amended (the “SPA Note”), in the principal amount of $14.75 million that was issued by us to MINOSA under the SPA, and (b) unless on or prior to such termination, the Notes are paid in full.

The Second AR Waiver (x) further provides that following any conversion of the indebtedness evidenced by the Minosa Note, Penelope may elect to reduce its commitment to purchase our preferred stock under the SPA by the amount of indebtedness converted by MINOSA and (y) amends the SPA Note to provide that the outstanding principal balance under the SPA Note and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable upon written demand by MINOSA; provided, that Minosa agreed not make a demand for payment prior to the earlier of (a) an event of default (as defined in the Minosa Note) or (b) a date, which may be no earlier than December 31, 2017, that is at least 60 days subsequent to written notice that Minosa intends to demand payment.

The obligations under the Minosa Note may be accelerated upon the occurrence of specified events of default including (a) our failure to pay any amount payable under the Minosa Note on the date due and payable; (b) our failure to perform or observe any term, covenant, or agreement in the Minosa Note or the related documents, subject to a five-day cure period; (c) the occurrence and expiration of all applicable grace periods, if any, of an event of default or material breach by us under any of the other loan documents; (d) the termination of the SPA; (e) commencement of certain specified dissolution, liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar cases or actions by or against us, in specified circumstances unless dismissed or stayed within 60 days; (f) the entry of a judgment or award against us in excess of $100,000; and (g) the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the Minosa Note).

Pursuant to second amended and restated pledge agreements (the “Second AR Pledge Agreements”) entered into by us in favor of MINOSA, we pledged and granted security interests to MINOSA in (a) the 54 million cuotas (a unit of ownership under Panamanian law) of Oceanica held by us, (b) all notes and other receivables from Oceanica and its subsidiary owed to us, and (c) all of the outstanding equity in our wholly owned subsidiary, Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd.

In connection with the execution and delivery of the Minosa Purchase Agreement, Odyssey and MINOSA entered into a second amended and restated registration rights agreement (the “Second AR Registration Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which Odyssey agreed to register the offer and sale of the shares (the “Conversion Shares”) of our common stock issuable upon the conversion of the indebtedness evidenced by the Minosa Note. Subject to specified limitations set forth in the Second AR Registration Rights Agreement, including that we are eligible to use Form S-3, the holder of the Minosa Note can require us to register the offer and sale of the Conversion Shares if the aggregate offering price thereof (before any underwriting discounts and commissions) is not less than $3.0 million. In addition, we agreed to file a registration statement relating to the offer and sale of the Conversion Shares on a continuous basis promptly (but in no event later than 60 days after) after the conversion of the Minosa Note into the Conversion Shares and to thereafter use its reasonable best efforts to have such registration statement declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Note 7 – Monaco 2018

During the period ended March 31, 2018, Monaco advanced us $1.0 million that was included in a loan agreement that was executed on April 20, 2018. Monaco also agreed to treat $99,366 of back rent owed by us to Monaco as part of this loan resulting in an aggregate principal amount of $1,099,366 at March 31, 2019. The indebtedness bears interest at 10.0% percent per year. All principal and any unpaid interest are payable on the first anniversary of this agreement, April 20, 2019. This debt is secured by cash proceeds, if any, from our future shipwreck projects we have contracted with Magellan. As additional consideration, their share purchase option expiration date, as discussed in Note 1 – Monaco 2014 and Note 2 – Monaco 2016 above, has been extended from 30 days to seven months after the note becomes paid in full. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $29,308 and $0, respectively, was recorded.

Note 8 – Promissory note

On July 12, 2018, we entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with two individuals (the “Lenders”), one of whom holds in excess of 5.0% of our outstanding common stock. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Lenders agreed to lend an aggregate of $1,050,000 to us, which was advanced in three tranches on July 12, 2018, $500,000, August 17, 2018, $300,000 and October 4, 2018, $250,000. The indebtedness is evidenced by secured convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”) and bears interest at a rate equal to 8.0% per annum. Unless otherwise converted as described below, the entire outstanding principal balance under the Notes and all accrued interest and fees are due and payable on July 12, 2019.

At any time after to the first to occur of (a) a sale by us of additional Notes or (b) September 12, 2018, the Lenders have the right to convert all amounts outstanding under the Notes into either (x) shares of our common stock at the conversion rate of $8.00 per share, (y) $500,000 of the indebtedness owed by Exploraciones Oceanicas S. de R. L. de C.V. (“ExO”) to Oceanica Marine Operations, S.R.L. (“OMO”), or (z) a 7.5% interest in Aldama Mining Company, S. de R. L. de C.V. (“Aldama”). We indirectly hold a controlling interest in ExO; OMO and Aldama are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of ours.

In connection with the issuance and sale of the Notes, we issued warrants to purchase common stock (the “Warrants”) to the Lenders. The Lenders may exercise the Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 50,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $12.00 per share. The Warrants are exercisable during the period commencing on the date on which the Notes are converted into shares of our common stock and ending on July 12, 2021.

Pursuant to a Pledge Agreement, dated as of July 12, 2018 (the “Pledge Agreement”), our obligations under the Notes are secured by a pledge of a portion of Odyssey’s ownership interest in Aldama and another entity.

Pursuant to a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) among us and the Lenders, we granted the Lenders “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to the shares of our common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes and the exercise of the Warrants.

The Purchase Agreement, the Notes, the Warrants, the Pledge Agreement, and the Rights Agreement include representations and warranties and other covenants, conditions, and other provisions customary for comparable transactions.

We have accounted for this transaction as a financing transaction, wherein the net proceeds received were allocated to the financial instruments issued. Prior to making the accounting allocation, we evaluated the transaction for proper classification under ASC 480 Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”), ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”).

We determined that the debt achieved conventional convertible status and that the equity conversion option was in the money at inception which required the calculation of a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The fair value of the warrants and BCF component exceeded the amount of proceeds, therefore, they were limited to the cash proceeds of $1,050,000 at December 31, 2018. As a result, there was no value allocated to the debt at inception. The debt is being accreted to face value over its term using the effective interest method. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we recorded $156,469 and $0 in interest expense associated with the accretion of the debt discount, respectively. The carrying book value of the notes at March 31, 2019 was $231,090. Therefore, the book balance of this debt at December 31, 2018 is $231,090 and the actual face value is $1.05 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $21,510 and $0, respectively, was recorded.

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Stockholders' Equity/(Deficit)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Federal Home Loan Banks [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity/(Deficit)

NOTE I – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Common Stock

On October 31, 2018, we sold in the aggregate 700,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase up to 700,000 shares of our common stock. The common stock and warrants were sold in units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock. The purchase price for each unit is $7.155. The warrants have an exercise price of $7.155 per share of common stock and are exercisable in accordance with their terms at any time on or before the close of business on November 2, 2023.

Convertible Preferred Stock

On March 11, 2015, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Penelope Mining LLC (the “Investor”), and, solely with respect to certain provisions of the Purchase Agreement, Minera del Norte, S.A. de C.V. (the “Lender”). The Purchase Agreement provides for the Company to issue and sell to the Investor shares of the Company’s preferred stock in the amounts set forth in the following table (numbers have been adjusted for the February 2016 reverse stock split):

Convertible Preferred Stock	Shares		Price Per Share		Total Investment
Series AA-1		8,427,004	$	12.00	$	101,124,048
Series AA-2		7,223,145	$	6.00		43,338,870
		15,650,149			$	144,462,918

The Investor’s option to purchase the Series AA-2 shares is subject to the closing price of the Common Stock on the NASDAQ market having been greater than or equal to $15.12 per share for a period of twenty (20) consecutive business days on which the NASDAQ market is open.

The closing of the sale and issuance of shares of the Company’s preferred stock to the Investor is subject to certain conditions, including the Company’s receipt of required approvals from the Company’s stockholders, the receipt of regulatory approval, performance by the Company of its obligations under the Stock Purchase Agreement, the listing of the underlying common stock on the NASDAQ Stock Market and the Investor’s satisfaction, in its sole discretion, with the viability of certain undersea mining projects of the Company. This transaction received stockholders’ approval on June 9, 2015. Completion of the transaction requires amending the Company’s articles of incorporation to (a) effect a reverse stock split, which was done on February 19, 2016, (b) adjusting the Company’s authorized capitalization, which was also done on February 19, 2016, and (c) establishing a classified board of directors (collectively, the “Amendments”). The Amendments have been or will be set forth in certificates of amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation filed or to be filed with the Nevada Secretary of State.

Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock Designation

The Purchase Agreement provides for the issuance of up to 8,427,004 shares of Series AA-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series AA-1 Preferred”) and 7,223,145 shares of Series AA-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series AA-2 Preferred”), subject to stockholder approval which was received on June 9, 2015 and satisfaction of other conditions. Significant terms and conditions of the Series AA Preferred are as follows:

Dividends. If and when the Company declares a dividend and any other distribution (including, without limitation, in cash, in capital stock (which shall include, without limitation, any options, warrants or other rights to acquire capital stock) of the Company, then the holders of each share of Series AA Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, a dividend or distribution in an amount equal to the amount of dividend or distribution received by the holders of common stock for which such share of Series AA Preferred Stock is convertible.

Liquidation Preference. The Liquidation Preference on each share of Series AA Preferred Stock is its Stated Value plus accretion at the rate of 8% per annum compounded on each December 31 from the date of issue of such share until the date such share is converted. For any accretion period which is less than a full year, the Liquidation Preference shall accrete in an amount to be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months and the actual number of days elapsed.

Voting Rights. The holders of Series AA Preferred will be entitled to one vote for each share of common stock into which the Series AA Preferred is convertible and will be entitled to notice of meetings of stockholders.

Conversion Rights. At any time after the Preferred Shares have been issued, any holder of shares of Series AA Preferred may convert any or all of the shares of preferred stock into one fully paid and non-assessable share of Common Stock.

Adjustments to Conversion Rights. If Odyssey pays a dividend or makes a distribution on its common stock in shares of common stock, subdivides its outstanding common stock into a greater number of shares, or combines its outstanding common stock into a smaller number of shares, or if there is a reorganization, or a merger or consolidation of Odyssey with or into any other entity which results in a conversion, exchange, or cancellation of the common stock, or a sale of all or substantially all of Odyssey’s assets, then the conversion rights described above will be adjusted appropriately so that each holder of Series AA Preferred will receive the securities or other consideration the holder would have received if the holder’s Series AA Preferred had been converted before the happening of the event. The conversion price in effect from time to time is also subject to downward adjustment if we issue or sell shares of common stock for a purchase price less than the conversion price or if we issue or sell shares convertible into or exercisable for shares of common stock with a conversion price or exercise price less than the conversion price for the Series AA Preferred.

Accounting considerations

As stated above, the issuance of the Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock is subject to certain contingencies. No accounting treatment determination is required until these contingencies are met and the Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock has been issued. However, we have analyzed the instrument to determine the proper accounting treatment that will be necessary once the instruments have been issued.

ASC 480 generally requires liability classification for financial instruments that are certain to be redeemed, represent obligations to purchase shares of stock or represent obligations to issue a variable number of common shares. We concluded that the Series AA Preferred was not within the scope of ASC 480 because none of the three conditions for liability classification was present.

ASC 815 generally requires the analysis of embedded terms and features that have characteristics of derivatives to be evaluated for bifurcation and separate accounting in instances where their economic risks and characteristics are not clearly and closely related to the risks of the host contract. However, in order to perform this analysis, we were first required to evaluate the economic risks and characteristics of the Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock in its entirety as being either akin to equity or akin to debt. Our evaluation concluded that the Series AA Convertible Preferred Stock was more akin to an equity-like contract largely due to the fact that most of its features were participatory in nature. As a result, we concluded that the embedded conversion feature is clearly and closely related to the host equity contract and will not require bifurcation and liability classification.

The option to purchase the Series AA-2 Convertible Preferred Stock was analyzed as a freestanding financial instruments and has terms and features of derivative financial instruments. However, in analyzing this instrument under applicable guidance it was determined that it is both (i) indexed to the Company’s stock and (ii) meet the conditions for equity classification.

Warrants

In conjunction with our October 31, 2018 equity offering, we issued warrants to purchase up to 700,000 shares of our common stock. The related common stock and warrants were sold in units, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $7.155 per share of common stock and are exercisable in accordance with their terms at any time on or before the close of business on November 2, 2023.

In conjunction with the Restated Note Purchase Agreement related to Note 4 – Epsilon in NOTE H, we issued warrants tied to each of the three tranches of debt issued. A total of 120,000 warrants were granted. These warrants have an expiration date of October 1, 2021. All of these 120,000 warrants have an exercise price of $3.52. Each single warrant is exercisable to purchase one share of our common stock.

In conjunction with the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement related to Note 8 – Operating loan 2018 in NOTE H, we issued warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock in connection with the notes that were issued. These warrants have an expiration date of July 21, 2021. These warrants have an exercise price of $12.00 and are convertible into a comparable amount of our common stock.

Stock-Based Compensation

We have two stock incentive plans approved by stockholders. The first is the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan that expired in August 2015. After the expiration of this plan, equity instruments cannot be granted but this plan shall continue in effect until all outstanding awards have been exercised in full or are no longer exercisable and all equity instruments have vested or been forfeited.

On June 9, 2015, our stockholders approved our 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) that was adopted by our Board of Directors (the “Board”) on January 2, 2015, which is the effective date. The plan expires on the tenth anniversary of the effective date. The Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights. This plan was initially capitalized with 450,000 shares that may be granted. The Plan is intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, which stipulates that the maximum aggregate number of Shares with respect to one or more Awards that may be granted to any one person during any calendar year shall be 83,333, and the maximum aggregate amount of cash that may be paid in cash to any person during any calendar year with respect to one or more Awards payable in cash shall be $2,000,000. The original maximum number of shares that were to be used for Incentive Stock Options (“ISO”) under the Plan was 450,000. During our June 2016 stockholders meeting, the stockholders approved the addition of 200,000 incremental shares to the Plan. With respect to each grant of an ISO to a participant who is not a ten percent stockholder, the exercise price shall not be less than the fair market value of a share on the date the ISO is granted. With respect to each grant of an ISO to a participant who is a ten percent stockholder, the exercise price shall not be less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value of a share on the date the ISO is granted. If an award is a non-qualified stock option (“NQSO”), the exercise price for each share shall be no less than (1) the minimum price required by applicable state law, or (2) the fair market value of a share on the date the NQSO is granted, whichever price is greatest. Any award intended to meet the performance based exception must be granted with an exercise price not less than the fair market value of a share determined as of the date of such grant.     

Share-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest. As share-based compensation expense recognized in the statement of operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it can be reduced for estimated forfeitures. The ASC topic Stock Compensation requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The share-based compensation charged against income for the three periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $23,000 and $103,904, respectively.

We did not grant employee stock options in the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. When granted, the weighted average fair value of stock options granted is determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which values options based on the stock price at the grant date, the expected life of the option, the estimated volatility of the stock, the expected dividend payments, and the risk-free interest rate over the life of the option. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Because option valuation models require the use of subjective assumptions, changes in or variations from these assumptions can materially affect the fair value of the options.

On March 26, 2019, our Board of Directors adopted and approved the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan with the date the plan is approved by stockholders being the effective date. The plan will be presented to stockholders for approval in the 2019 Proxy Statement. The plan expires on the tenth anniversary of the effective date. The Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights. The plan is capitalized with 800,000 shares that may be granted. No awards will be made from the plan prior to the effective date.

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Concentration of Credit Risk

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Concentration of Credit Risk

NOTE J – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

We maintain the majority of our cash at one financial institution. At March 31, 2019, our uninsured cash balance was $989,135.

We do not currently have any debt obligations with variable interest rates.

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Revenue Participation Rights

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Participation Rights

NOTE K – REVENUE PARTICIPATION RIGHTS

The Company’s participating revenue rights consisted of the following at:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
“Cambridge” project	$	—	$	825,000
“Seattle” project		62,500		62,500
Galt Resources, LLC (HMS Victory project)		3,756,250		3,756,250
Total revenue participation rights	$	3,818,750	$	4,643,750

“Cambridge” project

We previously sold Revenue Participation Certificates (“RPCs”) that represent the right to share in our future revenues derived from the “Cambridge” project, which is also referred to as the HMS Sussex shipwreck project. The “Cambridge” RPC units constitute restricted securities. Due to external factors beyond the control of either party, the “Cambridge” project was unilaterally cancelled by the British Government during the quarter ended March 31, 2019. The corresponding amount was recorded to Other income in our consolidated statements of operations in the same period.

Each $50,000 convertible “Cambridge” RPC entitled the holder to receive a percentage of the gross revenue received by us from the “Cambridge” project, which is defined as all cash proceeds payable to us as a result of the “Cambridge” project, less any amounts paid to the British Government or their designee(s); provided, however, that all funds received by us to finance the project are excluded from gross revenue. The “Cambridge” project holders were entitled to 100% of the first $825,000 of gross revenue, 24.75% of gross revenue from $4—35 million, and 12.375% of gross revenue above $35 million generated by the project.

“Seattle” project

In a private placement that closed in September 2000, we sold “units” consisting of “Republic” Revenue Participation Certificates and Common Stock. Each $50,000 “unit” entitled the holder to 1% of the gross revenue generated by the now named “Seattle” project (formerly referred to as the “Republic” project), and 100,000 shares of Common Stock. Gross revenue is defined as all cash proceeds payable to us as a result of the “Seattle” project, excluding funds received by us to finance the project.

The participating rights balance will be amortized under the units of revenue method once management can reasonably estimate potential revenue for each of these projects. The RPCs for the “Cambridge” and “Seattle” projects do not have a termination date; therefore, these liabilities will be carried on the books until revenue is recognized from these projects or we permanently abandon either project.

Galt Resources, LLC

In February 2011, we entered into a project syndication deal with Galt Resources LLC (“Galt”) for which they invested $7,512,500 representing rights to future revenues of any one project Galt selected prior to December 31, 2011. If the project is successful and generates sufficient proceeds, Galt will recoup their investment plus three times the investment. Galt’s investment return will be paid out of project proceeds. Galt will receive 50% of project proceeds until this amount is recouped. Thereafter, they will share in additional net proceeds of the project at the rate of 1% for every million invested. Subsequent to the original syndication deal, we reached an agreement permitting Galt to bifurcate their selection between two projects, the SS Gairsoppa and HMS Victory with the residual 1% on additional net proceeds assigned to the HMS Victory project only. The bifurcation resulted in $3,756,250 being allocated to each of the two projects. Therefore, Galt will receive 7.5125% of net proceeds from the HMS Victory project after they recoup their investment of $3,756,250 plus three times the investment. Galt has been paid in full for their share of the Gairsoppa project investment. There are no future payments remaining due to Galt for the Gairsoppa project. Based on the timing of the proceeds earmarked for Galt, the relative corresponding amount of Galt’s revenue participation right of $3,756,250 was amortized into revenue in 2012 based upon the percent of Galt-related proceeds from the sale of silver as a percentage of total proceeds that Galt earned under the revenue participation agreement ($15.0 million). There is no expiration date on the Galt deal for the HMS Victory project. If the archaeological excavation of the shipwreck is performed and insufficient proceeds are obtained, then the deferred income balance will be recognized as other income. If the archaeological excavation of the shipwreck is performed and sufficient proceeds are obtained, then the deferred income balance will be recognized as revenue.

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Other Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Debt

NOTE L – OTHER DEBT

We currently owe a vendor approximately $0.6 million as a trade payable. This trade payable bears a simple annual interest rate of 12%. As collateral, the vendor was granted a primary lien on certain of our equipment. The carrying value of this equipment is zero. This agreement matured in August of 2018. During the three-months ended June 30, 2018, we sold various marine equipment to Magellan for $1.0 million and the assumption of this vendor’s trade payable and accrued interest, however, we remain as guarantor on this trade payable. Included in this equipment is the equipment noted above the vendor has a primary lien on. The vendor has consented to Magellan’s assumption of this debt but did not release us from our obligations. If Magellan defaults and the vendor forecloses on this equipment currently in possession of Magellan we then have a contingent liability to Magellan in the amount of $0.5 million for two of the key assets.

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Basis of Presentation (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Recent accounting pronouncements

Recent accounting pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Leases, which establishes a comprehensive lease standard under GAAP for virtually all industries. The standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase of the leased asset by the lessee. This classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right of use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases. The standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. The standard will apply for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods therein, and requires modified retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. Based on management’s current understanding of this standard along with the underlying substance of our operations, management believes it will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In July 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The amendments in Part I of this Update change the classification analysis of certain equity-linked financial instruments (or embedded features) with down round features. When determining whether certain financial instruments should be classified as liabilities or equity instruments, a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. The amendments also clarify existing disclosure requirements for equity-classified instruments. As a result, a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded conversion option) no longer would be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value as a result of the existence of a down round feature. For freestanding equity classified financial instruments, the amendments require entities that present earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with Topic 260 to recognize the effect of the down round feature when it is triggered. That effect is treated as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. Convertible instruments with embedded conversion options that have down round features are now subject to the specialized guidance for contingent beneficial conversion features (in Subtopic 470-20, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options), including related EPS guidance (in Topic 260). The amendments in Part II of this Update recharacterize the indefinite deferral of certain provisions of Topic 480 that now are presented as pending content in the Codification, to a scope exception. Those amendments do not have an accounting effect. For public business entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. For all other entities, the amendments in Part I of this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. Based on management’s current understanding of this new standard along with the underlying substance of our operations, management believes it will not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118. The amendments in this update add various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the issuance of SEC Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) (“SAB 118”). The SEC issued SAB 118 to address concerns about reporting entities’ ability to timely comply with the accounting requirements to recognize all of the effects of the Act in the period of enactment. SAB 118 allows a reporting entity to disclose that timely determination of some or all of the income tax effects from the Act are incomplete by the due date of the financial statements and, if possible, to provide a reasonable estimate. The use of reasonable estimates, when needed, have been disclosed in NOTE B of the consolidated financial statements.

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, the AICPA and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material effect, if any, on the Company’s financial statements.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, both domestic and international. Equity investments in which we exercise significant influence but do not control and of which we are not the primary beneficiary are accounted for using the equity method. All significant inter-company and intra-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. The results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interest are presented within equity and net income and are shown separately from the Company’s equity and net income attributable to the Company. Some of the existing inter-company balances, which are eliminated upon consolidation, include features allowing the liability to be converted into equity of a subsidiary, which if exercised, could increase the direct or indirect interest of the Company in the non-wholly owned subsidiaries.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

Management used estimates and assumptions in preparing these consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were used.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

In accordance with Topic A.1. in SAB 13 as well as ASU 2019-09, Revenue from Contracts: Revenue Recognition, marine services and expedition charter revenue is recognized ratably when realized and earned as time passes throughout the contract period as defined by the terms of the agreement. Expenses related to the marine services expedition charter revenue (also referred to as “marine services” revenue) are recorded as incurred and presented under the caption “Operations and research” on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Account receivables are based on amounts billed to customers. Management has elected to record bad debts using the direct write-off method. Generally accepted accounting principles state an estimate is to be made for an allowance for doubtful accounts. The effect of using the direct write-off method, however, is not materially different from the results that would have been obtained had the allowance method been followed. If we were to have a recorded allowance, the accounts receivable would be stated net of the recorded allowance.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash include cash on hand and cash in banks. We also consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. We have $10,135 of restricted cash for collateral related to a corporate credit card program.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-Lived Assets

Our policy is to recognize impairment losses relating to long-lived assets in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) topic for Property, Plant and Equipment. Decisions are based on several factors, including, but not limited to, management’s plans for future operations, recent operating results and projected cash flows. Impairment losses are included in depreciation at the time of impairment.

Property and Equipment and Depreciation

Property and Equipment and Depreciation

Property and equipment is stated at historical cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method at rates based on the assets’ estimated useful lives which are normally between three and thirty years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over their estimated useful lives or lease term, if shorter. Items that may require major overhauls (such as engines or generators) that enhance or extend the useful life of vessel related assets qualify to be capitalized and depreciated over the useful life or remaining life of that asset, whichever was shorter. Certain major repair items required by industry standards to ensure a vessel’s seaworthiness also qualified to be capitalized and depreciated over the period of time until the next scheduled planned major maintenance for that item. All other repairs and maintenance were accounted for under the direct-expensing method and are expensed when incurred.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In periods when the Company has income, the Company would calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method, if required, pursuant to ASC 260 Earnings Per Share. The two-class method was required effective with the issuance of certain senior convertible notes in the past because these notes qualified as a participating security, giving the holder the right to receive dividends should dividends be declared on common stock. Under the two-class method, earnings for a period are allocated on a pro rata basis to the common stockholders and to the holders of convertible notes based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and number of shares that could be issued upon conversion. The Company does not use the two-class method in periods when it generates a loss because the holder of the convertible notes does not participate in losses. Currently, we do not have any outstanding convertible notes that qualify as a participating security.

Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if dilutive securities and other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in our earnings. We use the treasury stock method to compute potential common shares from stock options and warrants and the if-converted method to compute potential common shares from preferred stock, convertible notes or other convertible securities. For diluted earnings per share, the Company uses the more dilutive of the if-converted method or two-class method. When a net loss occurs, potential common shares have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share and such shares are excluded from the diluted EPS calculation.

For the three-months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the weighted average common shares outstanding year-to-date were 9,222,199 and 8,466,909, respectively. For the periods in which net losses occurred, all potential common shares were excluded from diluted EPS because the effect of including such shares would be anti-dilutive.

The potential common shares in the following tables represent potential common shares calculated using the treasury stock method from outstanding options, stock awards and warrants that were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018
Average market price during the period	$	6.14	$	4.48
In the money potential common shares from options excluded		12,464		8,749
In the money potential common shares from warrants excluded		51,204		25,713

Potential common shares from out of the money options and warrants were also excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because calculation of the associated potential common shares has an anti-dilutive effect on EPS. The following table lists options and warrants that were excluded from diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended
Per share exercise price	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018
Out of the money options excluded:
$12.48		136,833		137,666
$12.84		4,167		4,167
$26.40		75,158		75,158
$39.00		—		8,333
Out of the money warrants excluded:
$7.16		700,000		—
$12.00		65,625		—
Total excluded		981,783		225,324

The weighted average equivalent common shares relating to our unvested restricted stock awards that were excluded from potential common shares in the earning per share calculation due to having an anti-dilutive effect are:

	Three Months Ended
		March 31,  2019	March 31,  2018
Potential common shares from unvested restricted stock awards excluded from EPS		41,667	132,826

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing basic and diluted net income per share:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
Net income (loss)	$	(1,167,886	)	$	(1,744,762	)
Numerator, basic and diluted net income (loss) available to stockholders	$	(1,167,886	)	$	(1,744,762	)
Denominator:
Shares used in computation – basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		9,222,199			8,466,909
Common shares outstanding for basic		9,222,199			8,466,909
Additional shares used in computation – diluted:		—			—
Common shares outstanding for basic		9,222,199			8,466,909
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share		9,222,199			8,466,909
Net (loss) per share – basic	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.21	)
Net (loss) per share – diluted	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.21	)

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized.

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation

Our stock-based compensation is recorded in accordance with the guidance in the ASC topic for Stock-Based Compensation (See NOTE I).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial instruments consist of cash, evidence of ownership in an entity, and contracts that both (i) impose on one entity a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial instrument to a second entity, or to exchange other financial instruments on potentially unfavorable terms with the second entity, and (ii) conveys to that second entity a contractual right (a) to receive cash or another financial instrument from the first entity, or (b) to exchange other financial instruments on potentially favorable terms with the first entity. Accordingly, our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, derivative financial instruments and mortgage and loans payable. We carry cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and mortgage and loans payable at the approximate fair market value, and, accordingly, these estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we could realize in a current market exchange. We carry derivative financial instruments at fair value as is required under current accounting standards. Redeemable preferred stock has been carried at historical cost and accreted carrying values to estimated redemption values over the term of the financial instrument.

Derivative financial instruments consist of financial instruments or other contracts that contain a notional amount and one or more underlying variables (e.g., interest rate, security price or other variable), require no initial net investment and permit net settlement. Derivative financial instruments may be free-standing or embedded in other financial instruments. Further, derivative financial instruments are initially, and subsequently, measured at fair value and recorded as liabilities or, in rare instances, assets. We generally do not use derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to cash-flow, market or foreign-currency risks. However, we have entered into certain other financial instruments and contracts with features that are either (i) not afforded equity classification, (ii) embody risks not clearly and closely related to host contracts, or (iii) may be net-cash settled by the counterparty. As required by ASC 815 – Derivatives and Hedging, these instruments are required to be carried as derivative liabilities, at fair value, in our financial statements with changes in fair value reflected in our income.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2. Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets), or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices that can be corroborated with observable market data, as well as quoted prices that were adjusted for security-specific restrictions.

Level 3. Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology are significant to the measurement of the fair value of assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs also include non-binding market consensus prices or non-binding broker quotes that we were unable to corroborate with observable market data.

Redeemable Preferred Stock

Redeemable Preferred Stock

If we issue redeemable preferred stock instruments (or any other redeemable financial instrument), they are initially evaluated for possible classification as a liability in instances where redemption is certain to occur pursuant to ASC 480 – Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity. Redeemable preferred stock classified as a liability is recorded and carried at fair value. Redeemable preferred stock that does not, in its entirety, require liability classification is evaluated for embedded features that may require bifurcation and separate classification as derivative liabilities. In all instances, the classification of the redeemable preferred stock host contract that does not require liability classification is evaluated for equity classification or mezzanine classification based upon the nature of the redemption features. Generally, mandatory redemption requirements or any feature that could require cash redemption for matters not within our control, irrespective of probability of the event occurring, requires classification outside of stockholders’ equity. Redeemable preferred stock that is recorded in the mezzanine section is accreted to its redemption value through charges to stockholders’ equity when redemption is probable using the effective interest method. We have no redeemable preferred stock outstanding for the periods presented.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators used in Computing Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing basic and diluted net income per share:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
Net income (loss)	$	(1,167,886	)	$	(1,744,762	)
Numerator, basic and diluted net income (loss) available to stockholders	$	(1,167,886	)	$	(1,744,762	)
Denominator:
Shares used in computation – basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		9,222,199			8,466,909
Common shares outstanding for basic		9,222,199			8,466,909
Additional shares used in computation – diluted:		—			—
Common shares outstanding for basic		9,222,199			8,466,909
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share		9,222,199			8,466,909
Net (loss) per share – basic	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.21	)
Net (loss) per share – diluted	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.21	)

In the Money Potential Common Shares [Member]

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share

The potential common shares in the following tables represent potential common shares calculated using the treasury stock method from outstanding options, stock awards and warrants that were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018
Average market price during the period	$	6.14	$	4.48
In the money potential common shares from options excluded		12,464		8,749
In the money potential common shares from warrants excluded		51,204		25,713

Out of Money Potential Common Shares [Member]

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share

Potential common shares from out of the money options and warrants were also excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because calculation of the associated potential common shares has an anti-dilutive effect on EPS. The following table lists options and warrants that were excluded from diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended
Per share exercise price	March 31, 2019		March 31, 2018
Out of the money options excluded:
$12.48		136,833		137,666
$12.84		4,167		4,167
$26.40		75,158		75,158
$39.00		—		8,333
Out of the money warrants excluded:
$7.16		700,000		—
$12.00		65,625		—
Total excluded		981,783		225,324

Unvested Restricted Stock Awards Excluded from EPS [Member]

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share

The weighted average equivalent common shares relating to our unvested restricted stock awards that were excluded from potential common shares in the earning per share calculation due to having an anti-dilutive effect are:

	Three Months Ended
		March 31,  2019	March 31,  2018
Potential common shares from unvested restricted stock awards excluded from EPS		41,667	132,826

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Accounts Receivable and Other (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

Summary of Accounts Receivable

Our accounts receivable consists of the following:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Trade	$	42,695	$	9,466
Related party		673,220		664,596
Other		42,576		115,359
Total accounts receivable and other	$	758,491	$	789,421

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Income Taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Change in Valuation Allowance

The change in the valuation allowance is as follows:

March 31, 2019	$	53,434,657
December 31, 2018		52,684,059
Change in valuation allowance	$	750,598

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Loans Payable (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Schedule of Consolidated Notes Payable

The Company’s consolidated debt consisted of the following at:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Note 1 – Monaco 2014	$	2,800,000	$	2,800,000
Note 2 – Monaco 2016		1,175,000		1,175,000
Note 3 – MINOSA 1		14,750,001		14,750,001
Note 4 – Epsilon		1,000,000		1,000,000
Note 5 – SMOM		3,500,000		3,500,000
Note 6 – MINOSA 2		5,050,000		5,050,000
Note 7 – Monaco 2018		1,099,366		1,099,366
Note 8 – Promissory note		231,090		74,621
	$	29,605,457	$	29,448,988

Schedule of Allocation of Cash Proceeds to Derivative Components at their Fair Values

The allocations of the three additional tranches were as follows.

	Tranche 3		Tranche 4		Tranche 5
Promissory Note	$	981,796	$	939,935	$	1,000,000
Beneficial Conversion Feature (“BCF”)*		18,204		60,065		—
Proceeds	$	1,000,000	$	1,000,000	$	1,000,000

Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]

Schedule of Allocation of Cash Proceeds to Derivative Components at their Fair Values

Based on the previous conclusions, we allocated the cash proceeds first to the debt at its present value using a market rate of 15%, which is management’s estimate of a market rate loan for the Company, with the residual allocated to the Oceanica Call Option, as follows:

	Tranche 1		Tranche 2		Tranche 3		Tranche 4		Tranche 5		Total
Promissory Note	$	1,932,759	$	5,826,341	$	2,924,172	$	1,960,089	$	1,723,492	$	14,366,853
Deferred Income (Oceanica Call Option)		67,241		173,659		75,828		39,911		26,509		383,148
Proceeds	$	2,000,000	$	6,000,000	$	3,000,000	$	2,000,000	$	1,750,0001	$	14,750,001

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Stockholders' Equity/(Deficit) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Federal Home Loan Banks [Abstract]

Summary of Preferred Stock Allocated to Investors

The Purchase Agreement provides for the Company to issue and sell to the Investor shares of the Company’s preferred stock in the amounts set forth in the following table (numbers have been adjusted for the February 2016 reverse stock split):

Convertible Preferred Stock	Shares		Price Per Share		Total Investment
Series AA-1		8,427,004	$	12.00	$	101,124,048
Series AA-2		7,223,145	$	6.00		43,338,870
		15,650,149			$	144,462,918

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Revenue Participation Rights (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Participating Revenue Rights

The Company’s participating revenue rights consisted of the following at:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
“Cambridge” project	$	—	$	825,000
“Seattle” project		62,500		62,500
Galt Resources, LLC (HMS Victory project)		3,756,250		3,756,250
Total revenue participation rights	$	3,818,750	$	4,643,750

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Short-term investment maturity period	3 months
Restricted cash	$ 10,135		$ 10,135
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding	9,222,199	8,466,909
Redeemable preferred stock outstanding	0
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, estimated useful life	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and Equipment, estimated useful life	30 years

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share for in the Money Potential Common Shares (Detail) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Average market price during the period	$ 6.14	$ 4.48
Potential common shares excluded from EPS	981,783	225,324
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Potential common shares excluded from EPS	12,464	8,749
Warrant Derivatives [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Potential common shares excluded from EPS	51,204	25,713

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share for Out of Money Potential Common Shares (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Out of the money options and warrants excluded	981,783	225,324
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $12.48 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Out of the money options and warrants excluded	136,833	137,666
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $12.84 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Out of the money options and warrants excluded	4,167	4,167
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $26.40 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Out of the money options and warrants excluded	75,158	75,158
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $39.00 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Out of the money options and warrants excluded	0	8,333
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $7.16 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Out of the money options and warrants excluded	700,000	0
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $12.00 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Out of the money options and warrants excluded	65,625	0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share for Out of Money Potential Common Shares (Parenthetical) (Detail) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $12.48 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options exercise price per share	$ 12.48	$ 12.48
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $12.84 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options exercise price per share	12.84	12.84
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $26.40 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options exercise price per share	26.40	26.40
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $39.00 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options exercise price per share	39.00	39.00
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $7.16 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options exercise price per share	7.16	7.16
Stock Options With an Exercise Price of $12.00 per Share [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options exercise price per share	$ 12.00	$ 12.00

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Unvested Restricted Stock Awards (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Excluded unvested restricted stock awards	981,783	225,324
Unvested Restricted Stock Awards Excluded from EPS [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Excluded unvested restricted stock awards	41,667	132,826

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators used in Computing Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (1,167,886)	$ (1,744,762)
Numerator, basic and diluted net income (loss) available to stockholders	$ (1,167,886)	$ (1,744,762)
Shares used in computation - basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	9,222,199	8,466,909
Common shares outstanding for basic	9,222,199	8,466,909
Additional shares used in computation – diluted:
Common shares outstanding for basic	9,222,199	8,466,909
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share	9,222,199	8,466,909
Net (loss) per share - basic	$ (0.13)	$ (0.21)
Net (loss) per share - diluted	$ (0.13)	$ (0.21)

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Accounts Receivable and Other - Summary of Accounts Receivable (Detail) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total accounts receivable, net	$ 758,491	$ 789,421
Trade [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, gross	42,695	9,466
Related Party [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, gross	673,220	664,596
Other [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, gross	$ 42,576	$ 115,359

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Accounts Receivable and Other - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 673,220	$ 664,596
Neptune Minerals, Inc. [Member] | Related Party [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	614,123	612,498
Deep Sea Mineral Exploration Company [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 59,097	$ 52,098

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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Deep Sea Mineral Company, CIC, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 227,492
Receivable to be paid in cash	220,492
Option to convert receivable to equity	7,000
Monaco [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating payable	213,776		$ 233,855
Lease amount		$ 20,080
Revenue recognized from related party transaction	500,000
Accounts receivable	$ 614,123		$ 612,498

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Investment in Unconsolidated Entity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment carrying value	$ 973,159		$ 752,667
Greg Stemm [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment carrying value	$ 973,159
Chatham Rock Phosphate, Ltd. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment carrying value				$ 0
Deep sea mining exploratory services				$ 1,680,000
Shares received from CRP		141,884		9,320,348
Outstanding equity stake in CRP		1.00%
Neptune Minerals, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	14.00%
Investment carrying value			$ 0
Neptune Minerals, Inc. [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Shares owned			0
Neptune Minerals, Inc. [Member] | Common Class B Non Voting Shares [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current investment position in NMI	3,092,488
Aggregate number of shares converted	261,200
Neptune Minerals, Inc. [Member] | Series A Preferred Non Voting Shares [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current investment position in NMI	2,612
Dorado Ocean Resources, Ltd. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Loss from unconsolidated entity			$ 21,300,000

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Income Taxes - Schedule of Change in Valuation Allowance (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Valuation allowance	$ 53,434,657
Valuation allowance	52,684,059
Change in valuation allowance	$ 750,598

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net deferred tax asset	$ 0
Income tax expense	0
Valuation allowance, net operating loss	$ 1,100,000
Estimated Annual Effective Tax Rate	67.745%
Effective tax rate	0.00%
Federal [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	$ 167,600,000
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration year	2025
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration year	2037
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 200,000
Foreign [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	41,900,000
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 1,000,000

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions		1 Months Ended
	Mar. 11, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 1,218,116	$ 2,786,832
Working capital deficit			40,700,000
Total assets			$ 3,557,129	$ 5,473,170
Penelope Mining LLC [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Investment in convertible preferred stock	$ 101,000,000
Investment agreement period	3 years
MINOSA [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount of debt financed	$ 14,750,000
Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Grant and potential future issuance of new equity shares		3.0
Maximum [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Consultants contingent success fees		$ 425,000

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Loans Payable - Schedule of Consolidated Notes Payable (Detail) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable	$ 29,605,457	$ 29,448,988
Loans Payable [Member] | Note 1- Monaco 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable	2,800,000	2,800,000
Loans Payable [Member] | Note 2 - Monaco 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable	1,175,000	1,175,000
Loans Payable [Member] | Note 3 - MINOSA 1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable	14,750,001	14,750,001
Loans Payable [Member] | Note 4 - Epsilon [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable	1,000,000	1,000,000
Loans Payable [Member] | Note 5 - SMOM [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable	3,500,000	3,500,000
Loans Payable [Member] | Note 6 - MINOSA 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable	5,050,000	5,050,000
Loans Payable [Member] | Note 7 - Monaco 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable	1,099,366	1,099,366
Loans Payable [Member] | Note 8 - Promissory note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable	$ 231,090	$ 74,621

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Loans Payable - Note 1 - Monaco 2014 - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 10, 2015	Aug. 14, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Apr. 01, 2018	Dec. 01, 2014	Oct. 01, 2014
Note 1- Monaco 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable		$ 10,000,000
Interest rate, stated percentage		11.00%
Extinguishment of debt, amount	$ 2,200,000
Notes ceased to bear interest, amount	$ 5,000,000
Debt instrument maturity date	Dec. 31, 2017		Apr. 01, 2018
Accrued interest				$ 141,315	$ 75,945
Outstanding notes balance				2,800,000		$ 2,800,000
Note 1- Monaco 2014 [Member] | Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Per share value of shares exercised by private investor		$ 3.15
Aggregate value of shares issued to lender		$ 1,000,000
Note 1- Monaco 2014 [Member] | Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member] | Loan Modification March Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Per share value of shares exercised by private investor			$ 1.00
Note 1- Monaco 2014 [Member] | First Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan amount borrowed		$ 5,000,000
Note 1- Monaco 2014 [Member] | Second Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan amount borrowed									$ 2,500,000
Note 1- Monaco 2014 [Member] | Third Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan amount borrowed								$ 2,500,000
Note 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable			$ 1,825,000
Interest rate, stated percentage			10.00%
Debt instrument maturity date			Apr. 15, 2018
Debt default interest rate							18.00%
Outstanding notes balance				$ 1,175,000

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Loans Payable - Note 2 - Monaco 2016 - Additional Information (Detail)		1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 10, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) Installment $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable				$ 29,605,457			$ 29,448,988
Marine Vessel [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds from sale of vessel						$ 650,000
Loan Modification [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion price of Notes | $ / shares				$ 1.00
Loans payable				$ 2,800,000
Loan Modification [Member] | First Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible notes payable	$ 5,000,000
Agreement description				Monaco agreed to cease interest as of December 10, 2015 and reduce the loan balance by (i) the cash or other value received from the SS Central America shipwreck project (“SSCA”) or (ii) if the proceeds received from the SSCA project were insufficient to pay off the loan balance by December 31, 2017, then Monaco could seek repayment of the remaining outstanding balance on the loan by withholding Odyssey’s 21.25% “additional consideration” in new shipwreck projects performed for Monaco in the future.
Additional consideration percentage	21.25%
Loan Modification [Member] | Second Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable	$ 300,000
Debt instrument maturity date	Dec. 31, 2017
Convertible notes payable	$ 2,500,000
Reduced principal amount	$ 2,200,000
Loan Modification [Member] | Third Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date	Dec. 31, 2017
Convertible notes payable	$ 2,500,000
Loan Modification [Member] | Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date				Dec. 31, 2017
Equity component in loans payable				$ 3,174,603
Debt instrument, number of shares | shares				3,174,603
Debt instrument, value of shares				$ 3,174,603
Loan Modification [Member] | Monaco [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of options eliminated under share purchase option | shares				3,174,603
Per share value of shares purchased by private investor | $ / shares				$ 3.15
Gains (Losses) on Restructuring of Debt				$ 1,200,000
Note 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable			$ 1,825,000
Interest rate, stated percentage			10.00%
Debt instrument maturity date			Apr. 15, 2018
Outstanding notes balance				1,175,000
Loans payable, repayment						$ 650,000
BCF amount recorded		$ 456,250
Interest expense related to discount				$ 65,989	$ 28,973
Note 2 [Member] | Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion price of Notes | $ / shares			$ 1.00
Debt instrument number of installments | Installment			10
Note 2 [Member] | Exploraciones Oceanicas [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable			$ 18,000,000
Debt instrument maturity date			Sep. 25, 2015
Note 2 [Member] | Oceanica Marine Operations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable			$ 9,300,000
Debt instrument term			30 days
Aggregate consideration payable			$ 1,800,000
Installment amount of Notes			750,000
Equipment carrying value			$ 100,000

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Loans Payable - Note 3 - MINOSA - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) Tranches	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Mar. 11, 2015 USD ($)
Oceanica Call Option [Member] | Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, fixed value	$ 40,000,000
Promissory Note [Member] | Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note outstanding amount	14,750,001
Promissory Note [Member] | Deferred Income Call Option [Member] | Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note outstanding amount	383,148
Debt discount amount	$ 383,148
Note 6 - MINOSA 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, threshold payment term	60 days		60 days
Stock Purchase Agreement [Member] | Note 6 - MINOSA 2 [Member] | Promissory Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note face amount				$ 14,750,000	$ 14,750,000
MINOSA [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, interest expense	$ 290,958	$ 290,958
MINOSA [Member] | Promissory Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated market rate loan percentage	15.00%
MINOSA [Member] | Stock Purchase Agreement [Member] | Oceanica Call Option [Member] | Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Share purchase agreement expiration date	Mar. 30, 2016
Stock granted during period, value	$ 40,000,000
Stock granted during period, percentage	54.00%
Call option expiration date	Mar. 11, 2016
MINOSA [Member] | Stock Purchase Agreement [Member] | Promissory Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, stated percentage	8.00%
Promissory note outstanding amount	$ 14,750,000
Debt instrument maturity date	Mar. 18, 2017
Promissory note face amount	$ 14,750,000
Number of advances | Tranches	5

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Loans Payable - Schedule of Allocation of Cash Proceeds to Derivative Components at their Fair Values - Promissory Note (Detail) - Promissory Note [Member] - Oceanica Resources S. de. R.L [Member]	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	$ 14,750,001
Deferred Income Call Option [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	383,148
2014 Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	14,366,853
First Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	2,000,000
First Tranche [Member] | Deferred Income Call Option [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	67,241
First Tranche [Member] | 2014 Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	1,932,759
Second Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	6,000,000
Second Tranche [Member] | Deferred Income Call Option [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	173,659
Second Tranche [Member] | 2014 Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	5,826,341
Third Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	3,000,000
Third Tranche [Member] | Deferred Income Call Option [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	75,828
Third Tranche [Member] | 2014 Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	2,924,172
Fourth Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	2,000,000
Fourth Tranche [Member] | Deferred Income Call Option [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	39,911
Fourth Tranche [Member] | 2014 Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	1,960,089
Fifth Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	17,500,001
Fifth Tranche [Member] | Deferred Income Call Option [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	26,509
Fifth Tranche [Member] | 2014 Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	$ 1,723,492

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Loans Payable - Note 4 - Epsilon - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, Cuota in Millions								3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Aug. 10, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 21, 2017 USD ($) shares	Dec. 15, 2016 $ / shares shares	Nov. 15, 2016 $ / shares shares	Oct. 16, 2016 $ / shares shares	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) d $ / shares shares	Mar. 18, 2016 USD ($) d Cuota $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) Cuota $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018 $ / shares shares	Jan. 25, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 17, 2016 $ / shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Common stock purchase warrant | shares												700,000
Warrant right exercise price | $ / shares												$ 7.155
Epsilon Acquisitions, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable							$ 6,000,000
Accrued interest								$ 24,658	$ 24,658
Aggregate fair value of warrants								303,712
Inducement expense								$ 303,712
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Third Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion price of Notes | $ / shares					$ 3.52
Conversion of stock, shares Issued | shares					1,000,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Fourth Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion price of Notes | $ / shares				$ 4.19
Conversion of stock, shares Issued | shares				1,000,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Fifth Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion price of Notes | $ / shares			$ 4.13
Conversion of stock, shares Issued | shares			1,000,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | MINOSA [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable							14,750,000
Debt Instrument, acceleration clause description								The indebtedness may be accelerated upon the occurrence of specified events of default including (a) OME’s failure to pay any amount payable on the date due and payable; (b) OME or we fail to perform or observe any term, covenant, or agreement in the Purchase Agreement or the related documents, subject to a five-day cure period; (c) an event of default or material breach by OME, us or any of our affiliates under any of the other loan documents shall have occurred and all grace periods, if any, applicable thereto shall have expired; (d) the Stock Purchase Agreement shall have been terminated; (e) specified dissolution, liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar cases or actions are commenced by or against OME or any of its subsidiaries, in specified circumstances unless dismissed or stayed within 60 days; (f) the entry of judgment or award against OME or any of its subsidiaries in excess or $100,000; and (g) a change in control (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) occurs.
Judgment amount for acceleration of indebtedness							100,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Epsilon Acquisitions, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable		$ 6,000,000				$ 3,000,000	3,000,000						$ 3,000,000
Installment amount of Notes							$ 1,500,000
Interest rate, stated percentage						10.00%	10.00%
Notes security description								we granted security interests to Epsilon in (a) the 54 million cuotas (a unit of ownership under Panamanian law) of Oceanica Resources S. de R.L. (“Oceanica”) held by our wholly owned subsidiary, Odyssey Marine Enterprises, Ltd. (“OME”), (b) all notes and other receivables from Oceanica and its subsidiary owed to the Odyssey Pledgors, and (c) all of the outstanding equity in OME.
Conversion price of Notes | $ / shares						$ 5.00	$ 5.00							$ 5.00
Conversion price of Notes upon default | $ / shares							$ 2.50
Debt instrument maturity date						Mar. 18, 2017	Mar. 18, 2017
Pledged units of ownership | Cuota							54	54
Number of trading days | d						75	75
Lender's out of pocket costs								$ 50,000
Accrued interest										$ 302,274
Conversion of stock, shares Issued | shares		670,455								670,455
Beneficial conversion feature recorded								$ 96,000
Debt conversion amount	$ 2,000,000	$ 2,000,000									$ 2,000,000
Common stock purchase warrant | shares						120,000
Warrant right exercise price | $ / shares						$ 3.52		$ 3.52
Warrant Expiration Date								Oct. 01, 2021
Warrant right exercise price description								Warrant shall be the number determined by multiplying 120,000 by a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the aggregate principal amount of advances that have been extended to the OME by Epsilon pursuant to the Restated Note Purchase Agreement on or after the date of the Warrant and prior to the date of such failure and (b) the denominator of which is $3.0 million.
Equity component in loans payable		3,000,000						$ 3.0
Amount of loan outstanding								$ 1,000,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Epsilon Acquisitions, LLC [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable		$ 6,050,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Epsilon Acquisitions, LLC [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, shares Issued | shares						1,388,769

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Loans Payable - Schedule of Allocation of Cash Proceeds to Derivative Components at their Fair Values - Additional Tranches (Detail) - Promissory Note [Member] - Epsilon Acquisitions, LLC [Member]	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Third Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	$ 1,000,000
Third Tranche [Member] | Beneficial Conversion Feature ("BCF") [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	18,204
Third Tranche [Member] | 2014 Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	981,796
Fourth Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	1,000,000
Fourth Tranche [Member] | Beneficial Conversion Feature ("BCF") [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	60,065
Fourth Tranche [Member] | 2014 Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	939,935
Fifth Tranche [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	1,000,000
Fifth Tranche [Member] | 2014 Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds	$ 1,000,000

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Loans Payable - Note 5 - SMOM - Additional Information (Detail) - Note 5 - SMOM [Member] - USD ($)		3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2017	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Apr. 20, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable	$ 3,000,000				$ 3,500,000
Interest rate, stated percentage	10.00%
Annual Principal Payment	$ 500,000
Loan balance				$ 3,500,000
Accrued interest		$ 86,301	$ 73,973
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible debt		$ 2,000,000
Neptune Minerals, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accounts receivable assigned for loan	50.00%
Accounts receivable, gross	$ 0
Aldama Mining Company, S.de R.L. de C.V [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest	10.00%
Value of equity interest	$ 1,000,000
Aldama Mining Company, S.de R.L. de C.V [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of equity interest	50.00%

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Loans Payable - Note 6 - MINOSA 2 - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, Cuota in Millions					3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Aug. 10, 2017 USD ($) d $ / shares	Mar. 21, 2017 USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) d $ / shares	Mar. 18, 2016 USD ($) d Cuota $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) Cuota	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Jan. 25, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 17, 2016 $ / shares	Mar. 11, 2015 USD ($)
Minosa Purchase Agreement [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt , maximum borrowing capacity	$ 3,000,000
Amount of loan outstanding	2,700,000
Epsilon Acquisitions, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accrued interest					$ 24,658	$ 24,658
Aggregate amount issuable				$ 6,000,000
Epsilon Acquisitions, LLC [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of loan outstanding					1,000,000
Debt conversion amount	$ 2,000,000	$ 2,000,000						$ 2,000,000
Interest rate, stated percentage			10.00%	10.00%
Number of trading days | d			75	75
Conversion price of Notes | $ / shares			$ 5.00	$ 5.00							$ 5.00
BCF amount recorded					$ 96,000
Accrued interest							$ 302,274
Aggregate amount issuable		$ 6,000,000	$ 3,000,000	$ 3,000,000						$ 3,000,000
Pledged units of ownership | Cuota				54	54
Epsilon Acquisitions, LLC [Member] | Second AR Epsilon Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of loan outstanding					$ 1,000,000
Note 6 - MINOSA 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, threshold payment term					60 days			60 days
BCF amount recorded					$ 62,925
Accrued interest					$ 124,521	$ 123,596
Debt Instrument, acceleration clause description					The obligations under the Minosa Note may be accelerated upon the occurrence of specified events of default including (a) our failure to pay any amount payable under the Minosa Note on the date due and payable; (b) our failure to perform or observe any term, covenant, or agreement in the Minosa Note or the related documents, subject to a five-day cure period; (c) the occurrence and expiration of all applicable grace periods, if any, of an event of default or material breach by us under any of the other loan documents; (d) the termination of the SPA; (e) commencement of certain specified dissolution, liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar cases or actions by or against us, in specified circumstances unless dismissed or stayed within 60 days; (f) the entry of a judgment or award against us in excess of $100,000; and (g) the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the Minosa Note).
Judgment amount for acceleration of indebtedness					$ 100,000
Minimum aggregate offering price					3,000,000
Note 6 - MINOSA 2 [Member] | Stock Purchase Agreement [Member] | Promissory Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate amount issuable									$ 14,750,000			$ 14,750,000
Note 6 - MINOSA 2 [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of loan outstanding					$ 5,050,000
Interest rate, stated percentage	10.00%
Debt instrument, threshold payment term	60 days
Number of trading days | d	75
Conversion price of Notes | $ / shares	$ 4.41
Note 6 - MINOSA 2 [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of loan outstanding			$ 2,000,000

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Loans Payable - Note 7 - Monaco 2018 - Additional Information (Detail) - Note 7 - Monaco 2018 [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan amount borrowed		$ 1,000,000
Interest rate, stated percentage		10.00%
Agreement description	During the period ended March 31, 2018, Monaco advanced us $1.0 million that was included in a loan agreement that was executed on April 20, 2018. Monaco also agreed to treat $99,366 of back rent owed by us to Monaco as part of this loan resulting in an aggregate principal amount of $1,099,366 at March 31, 2019. The indebtedness bears interest at 10.0% percent per year. All principal and any unpaid interest are payable on the first anniversary of this agreement, April 20, 2019. This debt is secured by cash proceeds, if any, from our future shipwreck projects we have contracted with Magellan. As additional consideration, their share purchase option expiration date, as discussed in Note 1 – Monaco 2014 and Note 2 – Monaco 2016 above, has been extended from 30 days to seven months after the note becomes paid in full. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, interest expense in the amount of $29,308 and $0, respectively, was recorded.
Back rent considered as part of loan		$ 99,366
Aggregate amount issuable	$ 1,099,366
Accrued interest	$ 29,308	$ 0

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Loans Payable - Note 8 - Promissory Note - Additional Information (Detail)		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2018 USD ($) Parties	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018 $ / shares	Oct. 04, 2018 USD ($)	Aug. 17, 2018 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Warrants exercise price | $ / shares					$ 7.155
Note And Warrant Purchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount	$ 1,050,000
Number of individuals purchase agreement entered into | Parties	2
Debt instrument interest rate	8.00%
Debt instrument conversion rate after sale of additional notes or date of closing		8.00
Transfer of indebtedness after sale of additional notes or date of closing		$ 500,000
Warrants exercised to purchase common shares | shares		50,000
Warrants exercise price | $ / shares		$ 12.00
Accrued interest		$ 21,510	$ 0
Beneficial Conversion Feature ("BCF") [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, interest expense		156,469	$ 0
Beneficial Conversion Feature ("BCF") [Member] | Note And Warrant Purchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount				$ 1,050,000
Debt, interest expense		$ 231,090
Book value of debt				231,090
Maximum [Member] | Beneficial Conversion Feature ("BCF") [Member] | Note And Warrant Purchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash proceeds from issuance of debt				$ 1,050,000
Aldama Mining Company, S.de R.L. de C.V [Member] | Note And Warrant Purchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ownership interest in subsidiaries the note to be converted after sale of additional notes or date of closing		7.50%
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] | Note And Warrant Purchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount	$ 500,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] | Note And Warrant Purchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount							$ 300,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member] | Note And Warrant Purchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount						$ 250,000
Individual One [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Note And Warrant Purchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in company's common stock	5.00%

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Stockholders' Equity/(Deficit) - Summary of Preferred Stock Allocated to Investors (Detail) - Penelope Mining LLC [Member]	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Preferred Stock [Line Items]
Shares | shares	15,650,149
Total Investment | $	$ 144,462,918
Series AA-1 Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Line Items]
Shares | shares	8,427,004
Price Per Share | $ / shares	$ 12.00
Total Investment | $	$ 101,124,048
Series AA-2 Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Line Items]
Shares | shares	7,223,145
Price Per Share | $ / shares	$ 6.00
Total Investment | $	$ 43,338,870

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Stockholders' Equity/(Deficit) - Additional Information (Detail)					1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018 $ / shares shares	Oct. 01, 2016 d $ / shares shares	Mar. 18, 2016 d	Jun. 09, 2015 USD ($) shares	Mar. 26, 2019 $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) d Incentive_Plan $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Warrants, exercise price | $ / shares	$ 7.155
Preferred stock, par value | $ / shares						$ 0.0001		$ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized						24,984,166		24,984,166
Number of stock incentive plans | Incentive_Plan						2
Stock incentive plan expiration date						Aug. 31, 2015
Compensation costs associated | $						$ 23,000	$ 103,904
Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock awards | $ / shares					$ 800,000
Number of warrants						120,000
Warrants, expiration date						Oct. 01, 2021
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights	700,000
Stock issued during theperiod share warrants						120,000
Note And Warrant Purchase Agreement [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Warrants, exercise price | $ / shares						$ 12.00
Number of warrants						50,000
Warrants, expiration date						Jul. 21, 2021
2015 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award authorized by board				450,000
Series AA-2 Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Preferred stock, par value | $ / shares						$ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized						7,223,145
Series AA-2 Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] | Penelope Mining LLC [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of trading days | d						20
Series AA-1 Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Preferred stock, par value | $ / shares						$ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized						8,427,004
Preferred stock Liquidation preference accretion rate						8.00%
Minimum [Member] | Series AA-2 Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] | Penelope Mining LLC [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Closing price of common stock | $ / shares						$ 15.12
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Epsilon Acquisitions, LLC [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Warrants, exercise price | $ / shares		$ 3.52				$ 3.52
Warrant Expiration Date						Oct. 01, 2021
Warrant right exercise price description						Warrant shall be the number determined by multiplying 120,000 by a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the aggregate principal amount of advances that have been extended to the OME by Epsilon pursuant to the Restated Note Purchase Agreement on or after the date of the Warrant and prior to the date of such failure and (b) the denominator of which is $3.0 million.
Number of trading days | d		75	75
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights		120,000
Incentive Stock Options [Member] | 2015 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award authorized by board				450,000
Additional shares authorized for stock-based compensation						200,000
Common Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock and warrants sold	700,000
Repurchases of common stock, shares	700,000
Purchase price of repurchased shares | $ / shares	$ 7.155
Warrants, exercise price | $ / shares	$ 7.155
Warrant Expiration Date	Nov. 02, 2023
Warrant right exercise price description	The warrants have an exercise price of $7.155 per share of common stock and are exercisable in accordance with their terms at any time on or before the close of business on November 2, 2023.
Common Stock [Member] | Incentive Stock Options [Member] | 2015 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price of incentive option granted						With respect to each grant of an ISO to a participant who is not a ten percent stockholder, the exercise price shall not be less than the fair market value of a share on the date the ISO is granted. With respect to each grant of an ISO to a participant who is a ten percent stockholder, the exercise price shall not be less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value of a share on the date the ISO is granted.
Maximum aggregate number of Shares with respect to one or more Awards that may be granted to any one person during any calendar year				83,333
Maximum aggregate amount of cash that may be paid in cash to any person during any calendar year | $				$ 2,000,000
Common Stock [Member] | Incentive Stock Options [Member] | Minimum [Member] | 2015 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Eligible employee threshold percentage						10.00%
Purchase price of common stock percentage						110.00%

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Concentration of Credit Risk - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) Institution
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Uninsured cash balance	$ 989,135
Number of financial institutions in which cash is deposited | Institution	1
Amount of loan outstanding with variable interest rate	$ 0

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Deferred Income and Revenue Participation Rights - Participating Revenue Rights (Detail) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue participation rights	$ 3,818,750	$ 4,643,750
"Cambridge" Project [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue participation rights	0	825,000
"Seattle" Project [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue participation rights	62,500	62,500
Galt Resources, LLC (HMS Victory project) [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue participation rights	$ 3,756,250	$ 3,756,250

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Revenue Participation Rights - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2011 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) Investment Project $ / Security shares	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue		$ 825,000	$ 0
Revenue participation agreement		$ 15,000,000
"Seattle" Project [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue owed to certificate holder per each million invested		1.00%
Common shares issued per unit | shares		100,000
Galt Resources, LLC [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue owed to certificate holders		50.00%
Percentage of revenue owed to certificate holder per each million invested		1.00%
Investment multiplier in case of project success | Investment		3
Projects after bifurcation | Project		2
Galt Resources, LLC [Member] | SS Gairsoppa [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue		$ 3,756,250
Galt Resources, LLC [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Investment for future revenue rights	$ 7,512,500
HMS Victory Project [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue owed to certificate holders		7.5125%
Revenue Participation Certificates [Member] | "Cambridge" Project [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue participation certificates per unit value | $ / Security		50,000
Revenue Participation Certificates [Member] | "Seattle" Project [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue participation certificates per unit value | $ / Security		50,000
First Payment [Member] | "Cambridge" Project [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue owed to certificate holders		100.00%
Revenue owed to certificate holder		$ 825,000
Second Payment [Member] | "Cambridge" Project [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue owed to certificate holders		24.75%
Second Payment [Member] | "Cambridge" Project [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue owed to certificate holder		$ 4,000,000
Second Payment [Member] | "Cambridge" Project [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue owed to certificate holder		$ 35,000,000
Third Payment [Member] | "Cambridge" Project [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue owed to certificate holders		12.375%
Revenue owed to certificate holder		$ 35,000,000

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Other Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Trade payable, interest bearing interest rate	12.00%
Trade payable in accounts payable	$ 600,000
Collateral asset carrying value	$ 0
Magellan Offshore Services Ltd [Member] | Marine Equipment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of marine equipment		$ 1,000,000
Contingent liability		$ 500,000
Collateral Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date	Aug. 31, 2018