In Tampa, Florida, Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX), a prominent figure in ocean exploration and marine resource development in the U.S., has been informed that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a division of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), has officially begun the review process for their unsolicited proposal for a marine mineral lease sale in federal waters off the coast of Virginia. This development marks a significant progression for the company, with the potential for future opportunities in the sector.