ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.

Federal defense and national security policy issues related to maritime domain awareness, seabed activity, and offshore operational considerations, including U.S. government perspectives on the strategic implications of deep-sea exploration activities.

Federal foreign policy and international governance issues related to offshore and seabed exploration activities, including U.S. engagement on international frameworks, coordination with foreign partners, and policy considerations affecting U.S. commercial access to and participation in international marine exploration and resource development.

Federal policy and regulatory issues related to deep-sea exploration, maritime operations, and offshore research activities, including engagement on permitting frameworks, jurisdictional authorities, and U.S. policy considerations affecting commercial ocean exploration and recovery activities.

Federal policy and regulatory issues related to offshore natural resources and seabed mineral exploration, including U.S. jurisdictional authorities, interagency coordination, and policy considerations affecting access to and development of marine mineral resources.

Federal trade and international commerce policy issues related to offshore and seabed exploration activities, including U.S. policy considerations affecting cross-border operations, equipment use, and international commercial participation in marine exploration and resource development.