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Treasure Quest Explanations Guide

Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. (OME) is the world leader in the field of deep-ocean shipwreck exploration. (DCL)

EXPLANATIONS

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has estimated that there are over 3 million shipwrecks in the world. Odyssey's proprietary shipwreck database contains over 3,000 deep ocean shipwrecks that may contain valuable cargo.

Since 2002, Odyssey has mapped more than 10,000 square miles of seabed and spent more than 9,000 hours exploring shipwreck sites with a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Nearly 300 shipwrecks have been discovered ranging from third century BC Punic vessels to modern fishing boats.

In 2003, Odyssey discovered the Civil War era shipwreck of the SS Republic® 100 miles off the coast of Georgia, and subsequently recovered over 51,000 coins and 14,000 artifacts from nearly 1,700 feet deep.

In May 2007, the company announced the largest historic deep-ocean treasure recovery of over 500,000 silver and several hundred gold coins, weighing 17 tons, from a Colonial era site code-named "Black Swan." Spain has claimed rights to the treasure, and the case is currently being litigated in US Federal Court.

During 2008, Odyssey located and tentatively identified at least one of its targeted high-value shipwrecks in the 'Atlas' search area and our cameras were there to capture every discovery.

Related links:
- To find out more, visit the OME website
- To learn how exploration has improved, check out About Diving

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