8-K 1 mexp8kjv.txt UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of earliest event reported: August 17, 2010 MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. ------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 000-24637 91-1890338 ----------------------------- ------------------- --------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification Number) 535 Sixteenth Street, Suite 820, CO 80202 ----------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (307)459-2485 ------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code N/A ----- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c) SECTION 8 - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 8.01 OTHER INFORMATION Marine Exploration, Inc. ("the Company") revised its Joint Venture Agreement with Hispaniola Ventures, LLC ("Hispaniola"). The Company has no involvement with the pursuit of operations in or around Columbia and has not had any such involvement since October 21, 2008. Pursuant to the revised Joint Venture Agreement (the "JV Agreement"), we intend to pursue recovery of one vessel we call Operation Abrojos, which includes, without limitation, an operation to the South Reef on the Silver Bank, North of the Dominican Republic to recover treasure from an English Corsair (Abrojos). The Company and Hispaniola Ventures LLC are also currently undergoing preliminary operations off the North coast of the Dominican Republic in pursuit of additional shipwrecks granted in the September 11, 2009 contract renewal with the Dominican Republic. This includes, but is not limited to, the shipwreck known as "Solo Dio Gloria" for which treasure recovery operations are currently underway. 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. MARINE EXPLORATION, INC. By: /s/ Mark Goldberg --------------------------- Mark Goldberg, Chief Executive Officer Date: August 18, 2010

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 17, 2010

Marine Exploration, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Colorado		000-24637		91-1890338
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

535 Sixteenth Stret, Suite 820 Denver, Colorado 80202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (303) 459-2485

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

Effective June 17, 2010 Robert L. Stevens resigned as Interim CFO, Secretary and Director. Effective immediately Mark Goldberg, CEO will be appointed CFO and Michael Scaglione, a Director, shall be appointed Secretary of the Company.

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, thereunto duly authorized

		Marine Exploration, Inc.
Date: June 17, 2010	By:	/s/ Mark Goldberg
		Mark Goldberg
		Chief Executive Officer

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