The Odyssey team dedicates time to our commitment to community through volunteer and service work, as well as international organizations dedicated to the preservation of the ocean. 

 

Odyssey’s leadership is actively engaged in advancing ocean science and responsible marine practices. CEO Mark Gordon serves on the Board of Marine Applied Research and Exploration, where Odyssey Board Member Larissa Pommeraud is currently the interim president. In addition, Director  of Minerals Research Mark Mussett serves as a science judge at the Scientist at Sea Symposium, where Odyssey also sponsored a project award to support emerging ocean researchers. Beyond these initiatives, Odyssey supports various STEM education clubs and classroom programs, fostering the next generation of scientists, engineers, and ocean explorers.

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Past projects have included volunteering with Tampa Bay Watch to build artificial reefs to improve the water quality and regenerate sea life in the Tampa Bay estuary, as well as providing speakers to educate youth on the importance of ocean research and exploration.