Throughout time, the mystery and excitement of shipwrecks and sunken treasures have captured imaginations and inspired dreams of underwater adventure and discovery.

Welcome to the fascinating world of Odyssey Marine Exploration where we've turned dreams into reality and adventure into a science that takes us deep below the ocean surface into a realm where few others dare venture.  

Odyssey is the world leader in deep-ocean shipwreck exploration, searching the globe's vast oceans for sunken ships with intriguing stories, extraordinary treasure and precious artifacts spanning centuries of maritime travel. Our important discoveries also uncover priceless new knowledge and history from the depths. As we recover these shipwreck treasures once believed lost forever, we also resurrect lifetimes long forgotten, offering a rare and fascinating window into historic events that would otherwise remain obscure.

Our passion for shipwrecks and the amazing stories they tell is as deep as the oceans we explore.

No one knows shipwrecks better than our world-class team of researchers, scientists, technicians, and archaeologists. We've surveyed and mapped more than 10,000 square miles of seabed and spent more than 9,000 hours diving on shipwreck sites using advanced robotic technology, while more importantly, applying the highest archaeological standards. Our expert team has discovered hundreds of shipwrecks ranging from 3rd century BC Punic sites to U-boats and Colonial warships.

In 2003, we discovered the Civil War-era shipwreck of the SS Republic® and recovered over 51,000 coins and nearly 14,000 artifacts from the 1,700 foot (518 meters) deep site. In May 2007, we announced the recovery of over 500,000 silver and gold coins, weighing 17 tons, from a Colonial-era deep-ocean site code-named "Black Swan." In 2008, Odyssey discovered what is considered one of the most significant shipwrecks in history, HMS Victory, Admiral Sir John Balchin's flagship which perished in 1744. And our expeditions continue to unveil new sites with fascinating stories and cargoes.

We share the thrill and adventure of deep-ocean exploration by making shipwreck treasures, artifacts and information available to collectors, the general public and students through our webstore, exhibits, books, television, merchandise, and educational programs. During the first quarter of 2009, Discovery Channel aired a 12-part primetime series about our worldwide explorations called "Treasure Quest". Our traveling exhibit, SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure, is on display at Discovery Place in Charlotte, NC until January 31, 2010. We also provide information, materials and access to historical, archaeological and scientific researchers.

Follow our progress as new shipwrecks are discovered, treasures are brought to the surface and forgotten tales are told by long lost ships covering thousands of years of mankind’s nautical history. To stay informed about the latest Odyssey news, be sure to sign up for e-mail updates in the upper right corner of this page.

*®SS Republic is a registered trademark of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.