SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 23, 2005 ------------------------------------------------ Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. ---------------------------------------------------- Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter NEVADA 1-31895 84-1018684 --------------------------- --------------- --------------------------- State or Other Jurisdiction Commission File IRS Employer Identification of Incorporation Number Number 5215 West Laurel Street Tampa, Florida 33607 ----------------------------------------------------------- Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code (813) 876-1776 -------------------------------------------------- Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On February 23, 2005, Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. issued a press release announcing its preliminary annual earnings and launch of a sales center. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS The following exhibit is not to be considered "filed" under the Securities Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.'s previous or future filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act. (c) EXHIBITS. 99.1 Press Release dated February 23, 2005 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, hereunto duly authorized. ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. Dated: February 24, 2005 By:/s/ John C. Morris John C. Morris, President