Odyssey's President Mark D. Gordon To Keynote At The Detroit Science Center's 2008 Detroit Science Gala
Interactive "SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure" exhibit makes a big splash at DSC
Tampa, FL - April 30, 2008 - Mark D. Gordon, President of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NasdaqCM: OMEX), the world leader in the field of deep-ocean shipwreck exploration, will deliver the keynote speech at the 2008 Detroit Science Gala hosted by the Detroit Science Center on May 9, 2008. The Detroit Science Center is the current host venue of Odyssey's successful multimedia exhibit "SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure".
The Black Tie event, themed "Explore the Depths of the Detroit Science Center" is expected to be attended by over 650 guests, among them Congressman Joe Knollenberg of Michigan's 9th District, Honorary Host Robert L. Nardelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler LLC, and local artist Greg Lashbrook. The gala is sponsored and/or supported by the three major Detroit auto manufacturers.
"I'm looking forward to being a part of the Detroit Science Center's Gala, which celebrates engineering, technology and science while showcasing DSC as a world class host of high-profile exhibits such as our current "SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure" exhibit," said Mark D. Gordon, Odyssey's President and Chief Operating Officer. "The Detroit Science Center has done a magnificent job hosting and promoting our exhibit, and we're thrilled with the enthusiastic reception "SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure" has received in Detroit since its opening in March. Following our well-accepted engagement at Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry, this success demonstrates yet again the viability of our concept of a traveling exhibit in collaboration with experienced host venues."
"SHIPWRECK is truly among the top traveling exhibits to be hosted here at the Detroit Science Center," said Todd Slisher, the Science Center's Vice President of Science Programs. "By bringing this exhibit to our museum, Odyssey Marine Exploration demonstrates its commitment to our common mission of showcasing technology to inspire future scientists and engineers to pursue further education and careers in those fields," said Slisher.
The exhibit displays authentic artifacts from many different shipwrecks, with a spotlight on treasures and artifacts of the SS Republic. In addition to having the opportunity to closely inspect shipwreck artifacts, exhibit visitors will also get to experience the various steps in shipwreck exploration. In a fascinating behind-the-scenes look, guests can use research and technology to locate shipwrecks, pilot a real robot submersible, test their dexterity using a manipulator arm to pick up coins one at a time and identify artifacts as they are located on the sea floor. The Detroit Science Center also showcases a visiting exhibit of shipwreck treasures from the Great Lakes to complement Odyssey's treasures from the world oceans.
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