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 May 26, 2004 ------------------------------------------------ Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. ---------------------------------------------------- Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter NEVADA 0-26136 84-1018684 --------------------------- --------------- --------------------------- State or Other Jurisdiction Commission File IRS Employer Identification of Incorporation Number Number 3604 Swann Avenue Tampa, Florida 33609 ----------------------------------------------------------- Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code (813) 876-1776 -------------------------------------------------- Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR. On May 26, 2004, the Board of Directors of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (the "Company") adopted a new fiscal year for the Company. The new fiscal year will end on December 31. The Company previously had a fiscal year end that ended on February 28. The Company will file a Transition Report on Form 10-KSB for the ten month period that will end on December 31, 2004. 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: June 8, 2004 By:/s/ John C. Morris John C. Morris, President 2