UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K
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(Mark One)
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     ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 
For year ended December 31, 2013

 
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    TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Florida
90-0473054
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)  
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

14497 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 209N, Tampa, Florida 33618

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number: (813) 448-3577

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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 Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes o No  x
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes  o No x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  x No o
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

             
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes  o No x
 
The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $30,948,329 as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, based upon the closing sale price on the OTC:BB reported for such date. Shares of common stock held by each officer and director, and by each person who owns 10% or more of the outstanding common stock, have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.

As of April 7, 2014, the Registrant had 866,769,978 outstanding shares of its common stock, $0.0001 par value.

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
   
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PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
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ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
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ITEM 1B.
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
11
ITEM 2.
PROPERTIES
11
ITEM 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
12
ITEM 4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
13
 
PART II
ITEM 5.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
14
ITEM 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
16
ITEM 7.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
16
ITEM 7A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 
22
ITEM 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
23
ITEM 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
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ITEM 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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ITEM 9B.
OTHER INFORMATION
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PART III
ITEM 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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ITEM 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
27
ITEM 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS
28
ITEM 13.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
29
ITEM 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
32
 
PART IV
ITEM 15.
EXHIBITS
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SIGNATURES
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS

Statements in this Form 10-K under "Item 1. Business", "Item 2. Properties", "Item 3. Legal Proceedings", "Item 7. Management's Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere constitute "forward-looking statements" Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Seafarer Exploration Corp., a company organized under the laws of Florida, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: our ability to continue as a going concern; general economic and business conditions; competition; success of operating initiatives; our ability to raise capital and the terms thereof; changes in business strategy or development plans; future revenues; the continuity, experience and quality of our management; changes in or failure to comply with government regulations or the lack of government authorization to continue our projects; and other factors referenced in the Form 10-K.

The use in this Form 10-K of such words as "believes", "plans", "anticipates", "expects", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. The success of the Company is dependent on our efforts and many other factors including, primarily, our ability to raise additional capital.

We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and estimates of our management, as well as on assumptions based on information currently available to us at the time such statements were made. Forward looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward looking statements, including, without limitation, the failure to successfully locate cargo and artifacts from historic shipwreck sites and a number of other risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, either as a result of the matters set forth or incorporated in this Report or as a result of certain economic and business factors, some of which may be beyond our control.

We disclaim any obligation to subsequently revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

As used in this Form 10-K, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Seafarer,” and the “Company” mean Seafarer Exploration Corp. unless otherwise indicated.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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 PART I
 
Item 1. Business.
 
Summary
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp. ("the Company" or "Seafarer"), a Florida Corporation, was incorporated on May 28, 2003. The Company formerly operated under the name Organetix, Inc. (“Organetix”). The Company's principal business plan is to develop the infrastructure to engage in the archaeologically-sensitive exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks.

The exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks is by nature extremely speculative, and there is a high degree of risk inherent in this type of business venture. The exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks involves a multi-year, multi stage process and it may take several years and/or be prohibitively expensive to locate and recover valuable artifacts, if any are ever located at all, from historic shipwreck sites. It is possible that the Company will never locate any valuable artifacts from historic shipwreck sites.

There are a number of other significant challenges and risks regarding this type of business venture that make it extremely risky with high potential that the Company could fail. If the Company were to cease its operations, it is likely that there would be complete loss of all capital invested in and/or borrowed by the Company to date.

Change of Control

In June of 2008, Organetix entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Seafarer Exploration, Inc. (“Seafarer, Inc.”), a private company formed under the laws of Florida, and the shareholders of Seafarer Inc. pursuant to which Organetix agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Seafarer Inc. from its shareholders. As consideration for the acquisition of the 18,905,083 shares of Seafarer Inc., Organetix agreed to issue an aggregate of 131,243,235 shares of Common stock, $0.0001 par value to the Seafarer, Inc. shareholders. Following this transaction, the stockholders of Seafarer, Inc. controlled the majority of the Organetix common stock and Seafarer Inc.’s management assumed operational and management control of Organetix. As a result, this reverse merger transaction was treated retroactively as a recapitalization with Seafarer, Inc. being treated as the acquirer for accounting purposes.

In July of 2008, Organetix filed a Certificate of Ownership with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to merge Seafarer Exploration Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary, into Organetix.  Pursuant to the Certificate of Ownership, Organetix’s Articles of Incorporation were amended to change its name to Seafarer Exploration Corp.  Also during 2008, the Company changed its fiscal year end from April 30 to December 31.

No Revenue and Operating Losses

The Company expects to continue to incur significant operating losses and to generate negative cash flows from operating activities while developing the infrastructure necessary for the exploration and recovery of historic shipwreck sites and while actually exploring historic shipwreck sites.

The Company’s ability to eliminate operating losses and to generate positive cash flow from operations in the future will depend upon a variety of factors, many of which it is unable to control.  Based on our historical rate of expenditures, the Company expects to expend its available cash in less than one month from April 11, 2014. If the Company is unable to implement its business plan successfully, it may not be able to eliminate operating losses, generate positive cash flow, or achieve or sustain profitability, which would materially and adversely affect its business, operations, and financial results, as well as its ability to make payments on its debt obligations, and the Company may be forced to cease its operations.

General

The Company’s principal business plan is to develop the infrastructure to engage in the archaeologically-sensitive exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks and to actively search for, explore, and recover historic shipwrecks. This type of business venture is extremely speculative in nature and there is a tremendous amount of risk that any capital invested in and/or borrowed by the Company will be lost.
 
It has been estimated that there are over three million undiscovered shipwrecks around the world and a few of these shipwrecks were lost with verifiable cargoes that contained valuable materials, including artifacts and treasure. However, many of these shipwrecks may have very little archaeological or historical value, and furthermore, a very high percentage of these shipwrecks would not have been carrying valuable cargo including artifacts or treasure of any kind.

 
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The exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks involves a multi-year, multi stage process. It may take many years and/or be prohibitively expensive to locate, if any are ever located at all, and recover valuable artifacts from historic shipwrecks. Locating and recovering valuable artifacts is very difficult and the probability that the Company will locate valuable artifacts or treasure is remote. If the Company is not able to locate artifacts or treasure with significant value then there is a very high probability that the Company will fail and all capital invested in or borrowed by the Company will be lost.
 
Underwater recovery operations are inherently difficult and dangerous and may be delayed or suspended by weather, sea conditions or other natural hazards. In addition, even though sea conditions in a particular search location may be somewhat predictable, the possibility exists that unexpected conditions may occur that adversely affect the Company’s operations. It is also possible that natural hazards may prevent or significantly delay search and recovery operations.

In addition to natural hazards there are constant repair and maintenance issues with treasure salvage vessels which tend to be older vessels that were originally used in other industries that have been converted for use in shipwreck exploration and recovery. The repairs, maintenance and upkeep of this type of vessel, and in particular the Company’s main salvage vessel, is very time consuming and expensive and there may be significant periods of vessel down time that result from lack of financing to make repairs to the vessel.

Furthermore there are very strict international, federal and state laws that govern the exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks. While the Company has been able to obtain some permits, there is no guarantee that the Company will be able to secure future permits or enter into agreements with government agencies in order to explore and salvage historic shipwrecks. There is a substantial risk that government entities may enact legislation that is so strict that any recovery of artifacts and cargo from historic shipwrecks will be nearly impossible. Additionally, permits and agreements with governmental agencies to conduct historic shipwreck exploration and recovery operations are expensive, in terms of both direct costs and ongoing compliance costs. It is also entirely possible that the Company will not be successful in obtaining title or permission to excavate certain wrecks. It is possible that permits that are sought for potential future international projects may never be issued, and if issued, may not be legal or honored by the entities that issued them.

Even if the Company is able to obtain permits for shipwreck sites projects there is a possibility that the shipwrecks may have already been salvaged or may not be found, or may not have had anything valuable on board at the time that they sank. In the event that valuable artifacts are located and recovered it is possible that the cost of recovery will be greater than the value of the artifacts recovered. It is also possible that other entities, including both private parties and governmental entities, will assert conflicting claims and challenge the Company’s rights to the recovered artifacts.

Moreover, there is the possibility that should the Company be successful in locating and salvaging artifacts that have significant archeological and/or monetary value that a country whose ship was salvaged may attempt to claim ownership of the artifacts by pursuing litigation. In the event that the Company is able to make a valid claim to artifacts or other items at a shipwreck site there is a risk of theft of such items at sea both before or after the recovery or while the artifacts are in transit to a safe destination as well as when stored in a secured location. Such thefts may not be adequately covered by insurance. Based on a number these and other potential issues the Company could spend a great deal of time and invest a large sum in a specific shipwreck project and receive very little or no salvage claim or revenue for its work.
   
There a number of significant issues and challenges including, but not limited to, government regulation and/or the Company’s inability to secure permits and contracts, lack of financing, lack of revenue and cash flow and continued losses from operations that make the exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks a very speculative and risky business venture with a very high degree of risk that the Company may fail.  There is a possibility that the Company will be forced to cease its operations if it is not successful in eventually locating valuable artifacts. If the Company were to cease its operations, then it is likely that there would be complete loss of all capital invested in or borrowed by the Company. As such, an investment in Seafarer is extremely speculative and of exceptionally high risk with a very high probability that all capital invested in and/or borrowed by the Company may be lost.

Competition
 
There are a number of competing entities who are engaged in various aspects of the exploration and salvage of historic shipwrecks, and in the future other competitors may emerge. Some of these companies are publicly traded companies and there are a number of small private companies, as well as some loosely affiliated groups and individuals, who claim to be in this business as well. Many of these entities may be better capitalized and may have greater resources to devote to the pursuit of locating and salvaging historic shipwrecks. Many of these competing entities may also have significantly more experience than the Company in the exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks. The Company is at a material competitive disadvantage as compared to competing entities that are better capitalized, have more resources and/or who possess greater experience in the business.

 
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The expenses associated with being a small publicly traded company engaged in the historic shipwreck recovery business are very prohibitive. The cost of operations may include the cost of buying or leasing a vessel, regular vessel maintenance and upkeep, ongoing vessel repairs due to wear and tear and damage by natural or human causes, docking fees, fuel, upgrades, equipment costs, personnel costs, insurance, registration costs, permitting, temporary lodging and provisions for divers and other personnel, etc. In addition to the operations expenses, a publicly traded company also incurs the significant recurring costs of maintaining publicly traded status, which include, but are not limited to administrative, accounting, audit, executive, legal, etc. These combined expenses are particularly burdensome for a smaller public company. The recurring expenses associated with being a publicly traded company focused on the exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks may cause the Company to be at a significant competitive disadvantage when compared to some of its competitors who are private companies or compared to its competitors who are larger public companies.

Lack of Revenues and Cash Flow/Significant Losses from Operations

The exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks involves a multi-year, multi stage process and it may be many years before any revenue is generated from exploration and recovery activities, if ever. The Company believes that it may be several years before it is able to generate any cash flow from its operations, if any are ever generated at all. Without revenues and cash flow the Company does not have any steady cash flow to rely on to pay its expenses. The Company relies on outside financing in the form of equity and debt and it is possible that the Company may not be able to obtain outside financing in the future. If the Company is not able to obtain financing it would more than likely be forced to cease operations and all of the capital that has been invested in the Company or borrowed by the Company would likely be lost.
 
The Company has experienced a net loss in every fiscal year since the reverse merger in 2008. The Company’s losses from operations were $1,879,438 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and $693,783 for the period ended December 31, 2012. The Company believes that it will continue to generate losses from its operation for the foreseeable future and it may not be able to generate a profit in the long-term, or ever.

Governmental Regulation
 
There are very strict international, federal and state laws that govern the exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to secure permits or enter into agreements with government agencies in order to explore and salvage historic shipwrecks although the Company has secured permits in the past. There is a substantial risk that government entities may enact legislation that is so strict that any recovery of artifacts and cargo from historic shipwrecks will be nearly impossible. Additionally, permits and agreements with governmental agencies to conduct historic shipwreck exploration and recovery operations are expensive, both in terms of direct and ongoing compliance costs. It is possible that permits that are sought for potential future international projects may never be issued, and if issued, may not be legal or honored by the entities that issued them.

The laws and regulations regarding the exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks in waters controlled by the State of Florida are complex. A large amount of time and expense is required, in terms of Company resources to comply with the existing laws and regulations. The State of Florida has, in the past, proposed new rules and regulations regarding the exploration and recovery of shipwrecks in Florida waters. The Company believes any new rules and regulations that are implemented into law would likely increase the cost of compliance and potentially force the Company to cease its operations. It is possible that the State of Florida may enact additional laws that ultimately make it impossible to conduct business as a commercial shipwreck exploration and recovery firm. It may also be possible that the State of Florida attempts to enact legislation that altogether bans the commercial exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks in State controlled waters.

There is a possibility that new governmental regulations could be enacted at any time at the international, federal or state level that would make it impossible for the Company to continue to attempt to locate and salvage historic shipwrecks. Governmental regulation at all levels may substantially increase the costs and expenses incurred by the Company to obtain permits and agreements and comply with the regulations and represent a very significant risk to the Company and all companies engaged in the commercial exploration and recovery of historical shipwrecks. There is a possibility that governmental regulation could be enacted that would make it impossible for the Company to conduct commercial exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks anywhere in the world.

There are also strict environmental regulations associated with the exploration and recovery of historical shipwrecks. In order to explore and salvage shipwrecks that are located in state controlled waters, the Company must obtain permission from both federal authorities and state environmental agencies in order to conduct operations. There is always the possibility that the Company could be denied access to a historic shipwreck site based on federal or state environmental concerns.

Litigation

The Company has been engaged in various litigations (See “Legal Proceedings” below). A negative outcome in these actions could adversely affect the Company’s business. We could be subject to future litigations that could materially affect our ability to operate our business, which would negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.

 
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Employees

As of December 31, 2013, Seafarer Exploration Corp. had one employee, its CEO Kyle Kennedy, who serves full time.

Other Consultants and Contractors

Seafarer uses consultants and independent contract personnel in its operation, and intend to continue to use contract divers and archeologist for our exploration and recovery operations. From time to time, we have or intend to hire other contractors, subcontractors and consultants to perform specific services.

Historic Shipwreck Exploration and Recovery in Florida

The full time diving season for historic shipwreck exploration and recovery in Florida waters is generally considered to be the summer months, from approximately the middle of May through Labor Day, although good weather conditions may allow operations to extend into the fall months at certain historic shipwreck sites. Inclement weather and hazardous ocean conditions generally hamper year round historical shipwreck exploration and recovery efforts in Florida waters.

Other factors that may hinder the Company’s ability to conduct year round operations include a lack of financing, the expiration of permits and agreements or the need to renew or enter into permits and agreements with various governmental or quasi governmental agencies, and the inability to locate and retain skilled, competent and experienced personnel. During down times, the Company's operations personnel may, among other duties, spend time researching sites, reviewing site plans, maps, charts, and other related information and performing maintenance, overhaul, cleaning, etc.

Juno Beach Shipwreck Site

The Company has previously performed exploration and recovery operations at what it believes to be a shipwreck site located off of the coast of Florida in northern Palm Beach County, more specifically in an area known as “Juno Beach” (the “Juno Beach Shipwreck”). The Company believes that it is possible that the Juno Beach shipwreck site may potentially contain remnants of a sunken Spanish ship; however, the Company does not have definitive evidence of the ship’s country of origin. Due to the fact that the Company does not currently have sufficient data to positively identify the potential Juno Beach shipwreck, or its country of origin, it is not possible to determine whether or not the ship was originally carrying cargo of any significant value. Only remnants and scattered pieces of a sunken ship have been located to date, no main shipwreck body has been located. It is also possible that a ship began to break up on the site but the body of the ship actually sank in another area that is outside of the designated Juno Beach site and all that was left on the Juno Beach site were scattered remnants of the original ship that have little or no archeological or actual value. There is a possibility that there are no artifacts of significant value located on the Juno Beach shipwreck site.  The chance that the Company will ultimately recover valuable artifacts or treasure from the Juno Beach shipwreck site is very remote.

Furthermore, many of the historical ships from the 1500s to the 1700s that sank off of the coast of Florida were not carrying treasure or other valuable cargo. It is possible that the cargo the ship was originally carrying, if any, had little or no value at the time that the ship sank. Many ships of this period were supply ships that carried cargo such as food stores, water, supplies, etc., and if found, this type of cargo would more than likely be completely worthless in modern times.

The Company’s exploration and recovery activities at the Juno Beach site were limited in 2013 due to some repair and maintenance issues with its main salvage vessel and a lack of financing. So far in 2014, the Company has performed some limited exploration and salvage activities as the weather has permitted.

Additionally, there is a very large amount of sand covering portions of the Juno Beach Shipwreck site and in the highly unlikely scenario that there are valuable artifacts located on the site it may be extremely challenging or impossible to recover them due to the degree of difficulty in being able to dig deep enough under the sand to access them. There is a very strong possibility that the Company will never recover any artifacts or cargo of any significant value from the Juno Beach Shipwreck site.

The Company and Tulco renewed their Exploration Agreement regarding the Juno Beach Shipwreck site in June of 2010.  
 
 
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Even though the Company had an Agreement with Tulco for the Exploration of the Juno Beach site through June 8, 2013, the Company is uncertain as to whether Tulco plans to renew this Exploration Agreement. Tulco did not cash the check that the Company paid under the terms of the Exploration Agreement in 2012. The Company has not paid Tulco the $20,000 fee due in January 2013 as contemplated in the Exploration Agreement and does not intend to make the payment until legal counsel is able to determine Tulco’s intent with regard to the Exploration Agreement. Tulco has not provided any conservation services as required under the Exploration Agreement. The Company has previously received correspondence from Tulco’s legal counsel demanding that the Company pay additional fees that are not in the Exploration Agreement and that the Company turn over artifacts to Tulco. Tulco has stated that if the Company does not meet its demands then Tulco will seek other groups to work at the Juno Beach site and that it will terminate its agreement with the Company and Tulco has also threatened to take legal action against the Company. The original three year term of the Exploration Agreement was valid until June 8, 2013 and both Seafarer and Tulco had the option to extend the agreement for an additional three years. There have been no discussions between Tulco and Seafarer to extend the Exploration Agreement. It is possible that Tulco may claim that the Exploration Agreement is no longer valid and therefore the Company has no further rights to explore and salvage the Juno Beach site.
   
On June 18, 2013, Seafarer began litigation against Tulco Resources, LLC, in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court in and for Hillsborough County, Florida. Such suit was filed for against Tulco for breach of contract, equitable relief and injunctive relief. Tulco was the party holding the rights under a permit to a treasure site at Juno Beach, Florida. Tulco and Seafarer had entered into contracts in March 2008, and later renewed under an amended agreement on June 11, 2010. Such permit was committed to by Tulco to be an obligation and contractual duty to which they would be responsible for payment of all costs in order for the permit to be reissued. Such obligation is contained in the agreement of March 2008 which was renewed in the June 2010 agreement between Seafarer and Tulco. Tulco made the commitment to be responsible for payments of all necessary costs for the gaining of the new permit. Tulco never performed on such obligation, and Seafarer during the period of approximately March 2008 through April 2012 had endeavored and even had to commence a lawsuit to gain such permit which was awarded in April 2012. Seafarer alleges in their complaint the expenditure of large amounts of shares and monies for financing and for delays due to Tulco’s non-performance. Seafarer seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for the award of all rights held by Tulco to Seafarer. As of March 24, 2014, Seafarer, through Counsel with the assistance of a licensed investigator, established there was no party or individual to be served from Tulco due to the death of the former Manager, and having no other legal person or entity to serve, has established that it will seek the entry of a default judgment, and final judgment for award of all rights to such site for contractual and other rights held by Tulco. Seafarer expects to have such final judgment within 90 days of March 1, 2014, unless another party or person responds to such lawsuit, including publication of such matter under Florida law.  
 
As previously noted on its form 8-K filed on May 9, 2011, the Company and Tulco received a Recovery Permit from the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The Recovery Permit is active through April 25, 2014. The Permit authorizes Seafarer to dig and recover artifacts from the designated site at Juno Beach, Florida.

The Company has performed limited exploration and salvage activities at the Juno Beach site in 2014. It is possible that in the future, the Company will only be able to sporadically explore and salvage the Juno Beach site due to vessel repairs and a lack of financing. There may be extended periods of down time where the Company is not performing any operations at the site.
     
The Juno Beach Shipwreck site is an extremely speculative and highly risky project as far as the potential for the Company to ever locate valuable artifacts or treasure. Although the Company has recovered various artifacts that it believes are interesting, it has not located artifacts and/or treasure of any significant value from the Juno Beach Shipwreck site. There is also possibility that there are no artifacts of significant value located at the Juno Beach shipwreck site. Even if there are valuable artifacts and/or treasure located at the site, recovering them may be extremely difficult or impossible due to a variety of challenges that include, but are not limited to; inclement weather, hazardous ocean conditions, large amounts of sand that cover large areas of the site, lack the necessary equipment to be able to dig deep enough into the sand, ongoing maintenance and repair issues with the Company’s main salvage vessel, permitting issues and/or a lack of financing, etc.

Moreover, the Company does not currently have sufficient data to positively identify the potential Juno Beach shipwreck, or its country of origin, and it is therefore not possible to determine whether or not the ship was originally carrying cargo of any significant value. Only remnants and scattered pieces of a sunken ship have been located to date; no main shipwreck body has been located. It is also possible that a ship began to break up on the site but the main body of the ship actually sank in another area that is outside of the designated Juno Beach site area and all that was left on the Juno Beach site were scattered remnants of the original ship that have little or no archeological or actual value. There is a possibility that there are no artifacts of significant value located on the Juno Beach shipwreck site.  The chance that the Company will ultimately recover valuable artifacts or treasure from the Juno Beach shipwreck site is very unlikely, however the possibility exists.

Lantana Shipwreck Site

There is a historic shipwreck site located off of Lantana Beach Florida in which the Company has received a three stage permit from the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The permit is for three years starting in November 2012 and ending in November 2015. The permit may be renewed at the end of the third year. Phase 1 of the permit has been completed. The Company's plan was to eventually salvage the site in an archeologically sensitive manner once Phase 2 was completed. An archeologist with the technical skills, knowledge, and experience from around the world was hired to help insure the integrity of the work.

 
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Under the permit, the Company began remote sensing at the site with a cesium vapor magnetometer and did underwater exploration. Once the remote sensing was completed and the data analyzed, the Exploration permit moved to Phase 2, dig and identify. During Phase 2, testing was done, which confirmed a mid-to-late 18 th century shipwreck. Upon further testing, management believes a 1600s era shipwreck potentially exists, but not within the currently permitted area. Due to other developments and projects the Company is not pursuing Phase 3 at the Lantana site at this time but will review the site at a later date that has not yet been determined.

There are a significant number of challenges inherent in the exploration and salvage of historic shipwrecks and it is highly likely that the Company will never recover any artifacts or treasure of any significant value from the Lantana site.

North Florida Shipwreck Site

There is a purported historic shipwreck site in the waters off of Brevard County Florida that the Company desires to explore. In February 2013, the Company signed an agreement with a third party who has previously explored this site for the right to explore the site. It is the Company's plan to request a salvage permit from the State of Florida for the site as soon as the research design report is completed. If a salvage permit is granted and the requisite environmental permits are obtained, then the Company plans to salvage the site in an archeologically sensitive manner. An archeologist with the technical skills, knowledge, and experience from around the world has been hired to help insure the integrity of the work. There are a significant number of challenges inherent in the exploration and salvage of historic shipwrecks, including the possibility that the Company will never find artifacts of value at the site.

The Company regularly reviews opportunities to perform exploration and recovery operations at purported historic shipwreck sites; however the Company does not have any specific plans to perform exploration and recovery operations at other shipwreck sites at the present time. The Company is actively reviewing other potential historic shipwreck sites for possible exploration and recovery. Should the Company decide that it will pursue exploration and salvage activities at other potential shipwreck sites it may be necessary to obtain salvage permits as well as environmental permits.

Certain Agreements

As previously noted in its 8-K filing on June 11, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with Tulco Resources, Ltd. (“Tulco”) on June 8, 2010 which granted the Company the exclusive rights to explore, locate, identify, and salvage a possible shipwreck within the territorial limits of the State of Florida, off of Palm Beach County, in the vicinity of Juno Beach, Florida (the “Exploration Agreement”).  The term of the Agreement is for three years and may renew for an additional three years under the same terms unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Tulco and Seafarer. The Agreement may be terminated by mutual agreement of both Tulco and Seafarer or it may be terminated by either party for cause. Termination for cause may include willful misconduct or gross negligence with respect to carrying out any duties responsibilities or commitments under the agreement and/or failure by Seafarer to fully pay the annual conservation payment on time. Under the Agreement the Company paid Tulco a total of $40,000, a total which included $20,000 to cover fees owed to Tulco from the 2009 diving season and a $20,000 payment for the 2010 diving season. The Company also agreed to pay Tulco a conservation payment of $20,000 per calendar year during the term of the Agreement.  The amount of the conservation payment my increase in future years based on the mutual agreement of Tulco and the Company. The Company agreed to furnish its own personnel, salvage vessel and equipment necessary to conduct operations at the shipwreck site. The Company also agreed to pay all of its own expenses directly associated with salvage operations, including but not limited to fuel, food, ground tackle, electronic equipment, dockage, wages, dive tanks, and supplies. The Company agreed to split any artifacts that it recovers equally with Tulco, after the State of Florida has selected up to twenty percent of the total value of recovered artifacts for the State of Florida’s museum collection. The Company and Tulco agreed to receive their share of the division of artifacts at the same time.  The Company and Tulco agreed to jointly handle all correspondence with the State of Florida regarding any agreements and permits required for the exploration and salvage of the shipwreck site.

In 2012, the Company received correspondence from Tulco’s legal counsel demanding that the Company pay additional fees that are not contemplated in the Exploration Agreement and that the Company turn over artifacts to Tulco. In the past, Tulco has stated that if the Company does not meet its demands, then Tulco will seek other groups to work at the Juno Beach site and that it will terminate its agreement with the Company, and it has threatened to take legal action against the Company. The Company paid Tulco the $20,000 fee in January 2012 as required under the Exploration Agreement, however Tulco has not cashed the check from 2012. The Company did not pay Tulco the $20,000 fee in January 2013 as contemplated in the Agreement and does not intend to make the payment until legal counsel is able to determine Tulco’s intent with regard to the Exploration Agreement. Tulco has not provided any conservation services as required under the Exploration Agreement. The original three year term of the Exploration Agreement was valid until June 10, 2013 and both Seafarer and Tulco had the option to extend the agreement for an additional three years. There have been no discussions between Tulco and Seafarer regarding extending the Exploration Agreement. It is possible that Tulco may claim that the Exploration Agreement is no longer valid and that therefore the Company has no further rights to explore and salvage the Juno Beach site.

 
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Item 1. Business - continued
 
On June 18, 2013, Seafarer began litigation against Tulco Resources, LLC, in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court in and for Hillsborough County, Florida. Such suit was filed for against Tulco for breach of contract, equitable relief and injunctive relief. Tulco was the party holding the rights under a permit to a treasure site at Juno Beach, Florida. Tulco and Seafarer had entered into contracts in March 2008, and later renewed under an amended agreement on June 11, 2010. Such permit was committed to by Tulco to be an obligation and contractual duty to which they would be jointly responsible for payment of all costs in order for the permit to be reissued. Such obligation is contained in the agreement of March 2008 and as renewed in the June 2010 agreement between Seafarer and Tulco. Tulco made the commitment to be responsible for payments of all necessary costs for the gaining of the new permit. Tulco never performed on such obligation, and Seafarer during the period of approximately March 2008 through April 2012 had endeavored and even had to commence a lawsuit to gain such permit which was awarded in April 2012. Seafarer alleges in their complaint the expenditure of large amounts of shares for financing and for delays due to Tulco’s non-performance. Seafarer seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for the award of all rights held by Tulco to Seafarer. Such service of process is continuing as Tulco is being sought for service.

Florida Division of Historical Resources Agreemenst/Permits

As previously noted on its form 8-K filed on May 9, 2011, the Company and Tulco received a 1A-31 Recovery Permit from the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The Recovery Permit is active through April 25, 2014. The Permit authorizes Seafarer to dig and recover artifacts from the designated site at Juno Beach, Florida. It will be necessary for the Company to obtain a renewal to the Recovery Permit for the Juno Beach shipwreck site in order to continue to perform exploration and recovery work at the site after April 25, 2014.

On November 2, 2012, the Company received a three year 1A-31 Exploration Permit from the Division of Historical Resources for an area identified off of Lantana Beach, Florida. Under the permit the Company began remote sensing at the site with a cesium vapor magnotemoter and did underwater exploration. Once the remote sensing was completed and the data analyzed, the Exploration permit moved to Phase 2, dig and identify. During Phase 2 testing was done which confirmed a mid to late 18 th century shipwreck. Upon further testing, management believes a 1600s era shipwreck potentially exists, but not within the currently permitted area. Due to other developments and projects the Company is not pursuing Phase 3 at the Lantana site at this time but review the site at a later date that has not yet been determined.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Item 2. Properties.
 
The Company leases 823 square feet of office space located at 14497 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 209-N, Tampa, Florida 33618.  The Company entered into an amended lease agreement on July 1, 2013 for its current location. Under the terms of the amended lease agreement, the lease term has been extended to June 30, 2015, with a base monthly rent of $1,200 from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 and a base monthly rent of 1,235 from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. There may be additional monthly charges for pro-rated maintenance, late fees, etc.
 
As of December 31, 2013, future minimum rental payments required under this non-cancelable operating lease was $22,015, of which $14,608 is due during 2014 and $7,407 is due during 2015.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

Since December 11, 2009, the Company, has been involved in a lawsuit where it was named as a Defendant, along with its CEO and transfer agent in Case Number 09-CA-030763, filed in the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, Florida. The lawsuit was brought in the name of 31 individuals and one corporation. The lawsuit alleges that the Company, its CEO, and its transfer agent wrongfully refused to remove the restrictive legend from certain shares of the Company’s common stock that are collectively owned by the plaintiffs, which prevented the plaintiffs from selling or transferring their shares of the Company’s common stock. The plaintiffs allege that they have lost approximately $1,041,000 as of the date of the lawsuit. Such lawsuit continued to a hearing of the Plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment against the Defendants including Seafarer, which was heard on September 1, 2011 and denied by the Court. Litigation of the matter has continued and the Company has presented evidence and arguments of law that the shares were distributed from their original recipient, Micah Eldred, in an illegal sale to another corporate entity. The Company further contends in its pleadings that such shares were then illegally purchased back by Eldred, then distributed in a manner by Eldred to others including the 31 other Plaintiffs to avoid reporting requirements under the Securities Act and as Eldred had a duty to report as a principal of a brokerage. The actions by Eldred, as pled by the Corporation, is that on or about October 8, 2008,  Eldred  gifted  most  of the  34,700,000   shares  to certain  friends,   family,  and  employees   (i.e.,  the  Plaintiffs   named  in this  Complaint),   and  kept ownership  of 4,140,000  shares. On September 11, 2013, the Parties attended a voluntary mediation, which ended in an impasse. Some discovery had progressed to the point that Seafarer had, on September 25, 2013, filed a Motion to File Counterclaims and Third-Party Complaint (“Motion for Leave to File Counterclaim”) along with a proposed Counterclaim.  The proposed Counterclaim names as defendants the Plaintiffs in the Lawsuit, as well as non-parties Spartan Securities Group, Ltd., (“Spartan Securities”) and Am- Asia Consulting (“Am-Asia”) (collectively the “Proposed Counterclaim Defendants”).  Neither Spartan Securities nor Am-Asia has yet been joined or served with any process in the Lawsuit. The allegations in the proposed Counterclaim arise from the same transaction or occurrence that gave rise to the Lawsuit.  Specifically, the proposed Counterclaim alleges that the Plaintiffs including Eldred violated and conspired to violate securities laws, specifically Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act, 15 U.S.C. § 78j, and Fla. Stat. § 517.301, in connection with the activities which form the basis of Plaintiffs’ claims in the Lawsuit.  Included in the proposed counterclaim was an allegation of conspiracy between Eldred and Sean Murphy for the publication of false information which Seafarer sued Murphy for and received a judgment for libel against Murphy on April 1, 2011 for $5,080,000. Thus the counterclaim was proposed and filed as a proposed claim against the Plaintiffs: Micah Eldred, Michael J. Daniels, Carl Dilley, Heather Dilley, James Eldred, Mary R. Eldred, Michole Eldred, Nathan Eldred, Toni A. Eldred, Diane J. Harrison, Ioulia Hess, Olessia  Kritskaia,  Anna Krokhina, George Lindner, Elizabeth Lizzano, Karen Lizzano, Robert Lizzano, Abby Lord, Jillian Mally, Ekaterina Messinger, Susan Miller, Michael Mona, Matthew J. Presy, Oksana Savchenko, Vanessa A. Verbosh, Alan Wolper, Sarah Wolper, and Christine Zitman. On October 18, 2013, the Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Removal to Federal Court in the Tampa Division of the United States District Court, citing the allegation that such lawsuit should be moved to Federal Court based upon the Defendants proposed counterclaims of Federal law. The pleading for removal contained the allegation by the Plaintiffs that they had the consent of all the listed Plaintiffs to remove the matter to Federal Court. On November 4, 2013, Seafarer filed a Motion to Remand back to State Court in the Federal Court, citing legal argument and the undisputed facts that removal to Federal Court was improper as having no basis in law, and asking for attorneys fees from the Plaintiffs for such removal. On November 7, 2013, Judge James Moody of the United States District Court entered an Order granting the Remand Motion of Seafarer, finding that “Plaintiffs removed the case based on their assumption that the counterclaim would establish federal jurisdiction. Plaintiffs’ removal is patently without merit.” Judge Moody further held “Plaintiffs’ removal had no basis under the law or facts. Simply put, the removal was not objectively reasonable.”   Accordingly, the Court Ordered the case sent back to State Court and that the Federal Court would award Defendants [Seafarer] a reasonable amount of attorney’s fees and costs.” Seafarer collected such attorney’s fees through counsel. Such case was remanded to the Circuit Court in Hillsborough County, where Seafarer had the motion to file the Counterclaims and Third Party Claims heard and an Order Granting the filing and service of such claims was made by Circuit Judge Paul Huey on December 13, 2013. Seafarer filed such complaint and served such Counterclaim Defendants and Third Party Defendants during the months of December 2013 and January 2014. Such complaint included claims by Seafarer for damages including punitive damages against the Plaintiffs for their actions, which is alleged to have materially damaged the Corporation and its shareholders. In early October 2013, counsel for Seafarer was contacted by counsel representing the listed Plaintiff, CADEF: The Childhood Autism Foundation (“CADEF”), as to their being named in the lawsuit as Plaintiffs in the State Court action and the litigation being done in their name. Pursuant to those discussions, on November 5, 2013, Seafarer, Kyle Kennedy (individually), Cleartrust LLC and CADEF entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release from Litigation. CADEF agreed to surrender all rights to the 1,000,000 shares in its name, as well as causing dismissal of any such claims against Seafarer, Kennedy and Cleartrust that had been brought in their name in the lawsuit. Specifically, CADEF agreed: “CADEF agrees that the following matters of fact exist based upon the knowledge of its Board of Directors and Principals: A) The Board of Directors of CADEF had no knowledge of the share certificate ever being issued for its benefit or the existence of such share certificate until recently in the month of October 2013 when such shares were sent to them. B) The Board of Directors of CADEF never authorized the filing of the lawsuit cited above or to be a party to such. C) Because of the above in B) CADEF’s Board of Directors was never advised of any settlement offer being made by the Defendants nor of the mediation held on September 11, 2013. On approximately October 30, 2013 CADEF delivered such 1,000,000 shares to counsel for Seafarer. Management believes that this is a pattern of activity by the Plaintiff. Such litigation is now pending a motion to dismiss by the Counterclaim Defendants, as well as the Third Party Defendants, which motion is set for hearing in March 2014. Management and counsel of Seafarer stand by the legal argument that there no longer exists any legal basis under the Securities Act for such shares to ever have their legend removed. It is the position of Seafarer that due to the actions involved with such shares, they are tainted and should be ordered to be cancelled. Seafarer intends to continuously pursue this defense and the counterclaims and third party claims on behalf of the Corporation and its shareholders.
 
 

 
 
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings - continued
 
On February 24, 2011, the Company was named as defendants in Case Number 11000393CC filed in the Circuit Court of Martin County, Florida, by a limited liability company. The limited liability company claimed that the Company owed $12,064, plus court costs. On February 21, 2013, both parties settled the matter with neither party making any admission of liability. Such settlement and dismissal was finalized and filed with no ongoing impact to the Company.

On March 2, 2010, the Company filed a complaint naming, Sean Murphy as a Defendant who formerly provided services as a captain, diver, and general laborer to the Company as a defendant in the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, Florida case number 10-CA-004674. The lawsuit contains numerous counts against the defendant, including civil theft, breach of contract, libel and negligence. On April 5, 2011, a six person jury in Hillsborough County, Florida found in favor of the Company and found that the Defendant was responsible for $5,080,000 in compensatory damages. In 2012, the Company attempted to schedule a trial for the punitive damages, but the Court cancelled the trial due to scheduling of priority cases. The Company is currently seeking final entry of not only the judgment, but will be exercising collection matters against the Defendant. The Company intends to pursue collection, no matter the ability of the Defendant to pay.

Seafarer Exploration Inc., currently has litigation pending in Pinellas County, the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Case No. 11-05539-Cl-19 naming as Defendants both an individual and a corporation controlled by the individual. The case is a collection case against the corporation for the balance of a promissory note due to the Company, and against the individual as a guarantor of the promissory note. The Defendants have filed an Answer in the nature of a general denial, certain affirmative defenses. Legal discovery is ongoing, and the pleadings are not otherwise currently “at-issue” to schedule the action for trial. There are currently no counterclaims or adverse liabilities of record in the above case as of the filing of this Form 10-K.

On June 18, 2013, Seafarer began litigation against Tulco Resources, LLC, in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court in and for Hillsborough County, Florida. Such suit was filed for against Tulco for breach of contract, equitable relief and injunctive relief. Tulco was the party holding the rights under a permit to a treasure site at Juno Beach, Florida. Tulco and Seafarer had entered into contracts in March 2008, and later renewed under an amended agreement on June 11, 2010. Such permit was committed to by Tulco to be an obligation and contractual duty to which they would be responsible for payment of all costs in order for the permit to be reissued. Such obligation is contained in the agreement of March 2008 which was renewed in the June 2010 agreement between Seafarer and Tulco. Tulco made the commitment to be responsible for payments of all necessary costs for the gaining of the new permit. Tulco never performed on such obligation, and Seafarer during the period of approximately March 2008 through April 2012 had endeavored and even had to commence a lawsuit to gain such permit which was awarded in April 2012. Seafarer alleges in their complaint the expenditure of large amounts of shares and monies for financing and for delays due to Tulco’s non-performance. Seafarer seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for the award of all rights held by Tulco to Seafarer. As of March 24, 2014, Seafarer, through Counsel with the assistance of a licensed investigator, established there was no party or individual to be served from Tulco due to the death of the former Manager, and having no other legal person or entity to serve, has established that it will seek the entry of a default judgment, and final judgment for award of all rights to such site for contractual and other rights held by Tulco. Seafarer expects to have such final judgment within 90 days of March 1, 2014, unless another party or person responds to such lawsuit, including publication of such matter under Florida law.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
None. 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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PART II
 
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Market Information
 
Our common stock is presently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “SFRX”, as reflected below, though the current trading volume is small. No assurance can be given that any market for our common stock will continue in the future or be maintained. If an “established trading market” ever develops in the future, the sale of “restricted securities” (common stock) pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities and Exchange Commission by members of management or others may have a substantial adverse impact on any such market and the sale of restricted securities by management or others may significantly depress the market price of the Company’s shares.

There is currently a limited trading market for our securities on the OTC-BB. We cannot assure when and if an active-trading market in our shares will be established, or whether any such market will be sustained or sufficiently liquid to enable holders of shares of our common stock to liquidate their investment in our company. If an active public market should develop in the future, the sale of unregistered and restricted securities by current shareholders may have a substantial impact on any such market.
 
Accordingly, an investment in our securities should only be considered by those investors who do not require liquidity and can afford to suffer a total loss of their investment. An investor should consider consulting with professional advisers before making such an investment.

Furthermore, the price of our common stock may be subject to a very high degree of volatility, which makes owning shares of our common stock highly risky. Our stock price fluctuated between $0.0047 and $0.044 for the year ended December 31, 2013, and between $0.0032 and $0.0136 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The price of our shares may fluctuate significantly despite the absence of any apparent reason. In addition, our stock is thinly traded, leading to even greater volatility. You should expect this volatility to continue.

The range of high and low bid prices for our common stock during each quarter for 2012 and 2013 is shown below. The over-the-counter quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, with retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. Such prices were determined from information derived from www.nasdaq.com and do not necessarily reflect transactions, retail markups, markdowns or commissions.

Quarter Ended
 
High Price
   
Low Price
 
March 31, 2012
  0.0136     0.005  
June 30, 2012
  0.0120     0.0032  
September 30, 2012
  0.0095     0.0038  
December 31, 2012
  0.0085     0.0032  
March 31, 2013
  0.0400     0.0047  
June 30, 2013
  0.0440     0.0151  
September 30, 2013
  0.0400     0.0146  
December 31, 2013
  0.0245     0.0138  

Penny Stock
 
Our stock is considered to be a penny stock.  Our stock is subject to certain provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), commonly referred to as the “penny stock” rules as defined in Rule 3a51-1.  A penny stock is generally defined to be any equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Since our stock is deemed to be a penny stock, trading is subject to additional sales practice requirements of broker-dealers.  

Consequently, penny stock rules may restrict the ability or willingness of broker-dealers to trade and/or maintain a market in our common stock.  Also, prospective investors may not want to get involved with the additional administrative requirements, which may have a material adverse effect on the trading of our shares. 

 
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Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities - continued
 
The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a market price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, that: (a) contains a description of the nature and level of risk in the market for penny stocks in both public offerings and secondary trading; (b) contains a description of the broker's or dealer's duties to the customer and of the rights and remedies available to the customer with respect to a violation of such duties or other requirements of the securities laws; (c) contains a brief, clear, narrative description of a dealer market, including bid and ask prices for penny stocks and the significance of the spread between the bid and ask price; (d) contains a toll-free telephone number for inquiries on disciplinary actions; (e) defines significant terms in the disclosure document or in the conduct of trading in penny stocks; and (f) contains such other information and is in such form, including language, type size and format, as the SEC shall require by rule or regulation.
 
The broker-dealer also must provide, prior to effecting any transaction in a penny stock, the customer with: (a) bid and offer quotations for the penny stock; (b) the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction; (c) the number of shares to which such bid and ask prices apply, or other comparable information relating to the depth and liquidity of the market for such stock; and (d) a monthly account statement showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account.

In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer's financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.

Approximate Number of Holders of Common Stock

The approximate number of record holders of our common stock at April 7, 2014 was 1,762 shareholders holding 312,087,368 restricted shares in certificated securities and 554,682,610 non restricted shares.
   
Transfer Agent
 
ClearTrust, LLC (“ClearTrust”) is the Company’s stock transfer agent. ClearTrust’s address is 16540 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 201 Lutz, Florida 33558 and their telephone number is (813) 235-4490. ClearTrust is owned and controlled by a person who is related to the Company’s CEO. 

Dividend Policy

The Company did not declare cash dividends during the periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 or during the period from inception to December 31, 2013.   It is not anticipated that cash dividends will be paid at any time in the foreseeable future as the Company intends to retain earnings, if any, for use in the development of its business. The payment of dividends is contingent upon the Company's future earnings, if any, the Company's financial condition and its capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors.

Equity Compensation Plans

The Company has not established any formal equity compensation plans as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K; however, the Company reserves the right to do so at a later date.

Reports to Security Holders

Seafarer Exploration Corp. is a reporting company pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. As such, the Company makes available its annual report which includes audited financial statements, and its quarterly reports which include unaudited financial statements.
 
 
 
 
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

During the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued 6,088,888 of its restricted shares of its common stock to various consultants. These shares were issued for business advisory, legal, executive, operations, archeological, corporate and administrative consulting services. The issuance of the securities was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by an issuer not involving any public offering and such securities were issued for services rendered to sophisticated and/or accredited investors or persons who are thoroughly familiar with the Company’s proposed business by virtue of their affiliation with the Company.  
 
The Company issued securities and reported these issuances, which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) in our Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2013, June 30, 2013, and September 30, 2013. The proceeds from the sale of such commons stock were used for general corporate purposes, working capital and the repayment of debt. During the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Company sold 3,200,000 shares of its restricted common stock and received proceeds of $37,000. The proceeds from the sale of such commons stock were used for general corporate purposes, working capital and the repayment of some debt.

Exemptions from Registration for Sales of Restricted Securities.

The issuance of securities referenced above were issued to persons who the Company believes were either “accredited investors,” or “sophisticated investors” who, by reason of education, business acumen, experience or other factors, were fully capable of evaluating the risks and merits of an investment in us; and each had prior access to all material information about us. None of these transactions involved a public offering. An appropriate restrictive legend was placed on each certificate that has been issued, prohibiting public resale of the shares, except subject to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) or in compliance with Rule 144. The Company believes that the offer and sale of these securities was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) thereof, and/or Regulation D. There may be additional exemptions available to the Company.
 
Repurchase of Securities
 
During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock and the Company is not likely to purchase any shares in the foreseeable future. 

Stock Option Grants

The Company does not have any compensatory stock option grants outstanding at this time.
 
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
 
Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties and which speak only as of the date of this annual report. No one should place strong or undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  The Company’s actual results or actions may differ materially from these forward-looking statements for many reasons. This Item should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes and with the understanding that the Company’s actual future results may be materially different from what is currently expected or projected by the Company.

Overview

General

The Company’s principal business plan is to develop the infrastructure to engage in the archaeologically-sensitive exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks. This type of business venture is extremely speculative in nature and there is a tremendous amount of risk that any capital invested in and/or borrowed by the Company will be lost.

It has been estimated that there are over three million undiscovered shipwrecks around the world and a few of these shipwrecks were lost with verifiable cargoes that contained valuable materials, including artifacts and treasure. However, the majority of these shipwrecks may have very little archaeological or historical value, and furthermore, a very high percentage of these shipwrecks would not have been carrying valuable cargo including artifacts or treasure of any kind.

The exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks involves a multi-year, multi stage process. It may take many years and/or be prohibitively expensive to locate, if any are ever located at all, and recover valuable artifacts from historic shipwrecks. Locating and recovering valuable artifacts is very difficult and the probability that the Company will locate valuable artifacts or treasure is very remote. If the Company is not able to locate artifacts or treasure with significant value then there is a very high probability that the Company will fail and all capital invested in or borrowed by the Company will be lost.

 
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - continued
 
Underwater recovery operations are inherently difficult and dangerous and may be delayed or suspended by weather, sea conditions or other natural hazards. Even though sea conditions in a particular search location may be somewhat predictable, the possibility exists that unexpected conditions may occur that adversely affect the Company’s operations. It is also possible that natural hazards may prevent or significantly delay search and recovery operations.
 
In addition to natural hazards, there are constant repair and maintenance issues with salvage vessels, which tend to be older vessels that were originally used in other industries which have been converted for use in shipwreck exploration and recovery. The repairs, maintenance and upkeep of this type of vessel, and in particular the Company’s main salvage vessel, is very time consuming and expensive and there may be significant periods of vessel down time that result from lack of financing to make repairs to the vessel.
 
Furthermore, there are very strict international, federal and state laws that govern the exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to secure permits or enter into agreements with government agencies in order to explore and salvage historic shipwrecks. There is a very substantial risk that government entities may enact legislation that is so strict that any recovery of artifacts and cargo from historic shipwrecks will be nearly impossible. Additionally, permits and agreements with governmental agencies to conduct historic shipwreck exploration and recovery operations are expensive, in terms of both direct costs and ongoing compliance costs. It is also entirely possible that the Company will not be successful in obtaining title or permission to excavate certain wrecks. It is possible that permits that are sought for potential future international projects may never be issued, and if issued, may not be legal or honored by the entities that issued them.

Even if the Company is able to obtain permits for shipwreck sites projects, there is a possibility that the shipwrecks may have already been salvaged or may not be found, or may not have had anything valuable on board at the time that they sank. In the event that valuable artifacts are located and recovered, it is possible that the cost of recovery will be greater than the value of the artifacts recovered. It is also possible that other entities, including both private parties and governmental entities, will assert conflicting claims and challenge the Company’s rights to the recovered artifacts.

Moreover, there is the possibility that should the Company be successful in locating and salvaging artifacts that have significant archeological and/or monetary value, a country whose ship was salvaged may attempt to claim ownership of the artifacts by pursuing litigation. In the event that the Company is able to make a valid claim to artifacts or other items at a shipwreck site, there is a risk of theft of such items at sea both before or after the recovery or while the artifacts are in transit to a safe destination as well as when stored in a secured location. Such thefts may not be adequately covered by insurance. Based on a number these and other potential issues, the Company could spend a great deal of time and invest a large sum in a specific shipwreck project and receive very little or no salvage claim or revenue for its work.
 
There are a number of additional significant issues and challenges including, but not limited to, government regulation and/or the Company’s inability to secure permits and contracts, lack of financing, lack of revenue and cash flow and continued losses from operations that make the exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks a very speculative and risky business venture with a very high degree of risk that the Company may fail.  There is a possibility that the Company will be forced to cease its operations if it is not successful in eventually locating valuable artifacts. If the Company were to cease its operations, then it is likely that there would be complete loss of all capital invested in or borrowed by the Company. As such, an investment in Seafarer is extremely speculative and of exceptionally high risk with a very high probability that all capital invested in and/or borrowed by the Company may be lost.

Plan of Operation

During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has taken the following steps to implement its business plan:
 
 
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To date, the Company has devoted its time towards establishing its business to develop the infrastructure capable of exploring, salvaging and recovering historic shipwrecks. The Company has also performed some exploration and recovery activities.
 
 
·
Spent considerable time researching potential shipwrecks including obtaining information from foreign archives.

The Company has evaluated various opportunities to enter into agreements or contracts to conduct exploration and recovery operations at known historic shipwreck locations or potential locations. The Company has previously spent some of its efforts exploring what it believes is a historic shipwreck site located off of Juno Beach, Florida. The Company and Tulco renewed their Exploration Agreement regarding the Juno Beach Shipwreck site in June of 2010.  
 
 
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - continued
 
Even though the Company had an Agreement with Tulco for the Exploration of the Juno Beach site through June 8, 2013, the Company is uncertain as to whether Tulco plans to renew this Exploration Agreement. Tulco did not cash the check that the Company paid under the terms of the Exploration Agreement in 2012. The Company has not paid Tulco the $20,000 fee due in January 2013 as contemplated in the Exploration Agreement and does not intend to make the payment until legal counsel is able to determine Tulco’s intent with regard to the Exploration Agreement. Tulco has not provided any conservation services as required under the Exploration Agreement. The Company has previously received correspondence from Tulco’s legal counsel demanding that the Company pay additional fees that are not contemplated in the Exploration Agreement and that the Company turn over artifacts to Tulco. Tulco has stated that if the Company does not meet its demands then Tulco will seek other groups to work at the Juno Beach site and that it will terminate its agreement with the Company and Tulco has also threatened to take legal action against the Company. The original three year term of the Exploration Agreement was valid until June 8, 2013 and both Seafarer and Tulco had the option to extend the agreement for an additional three years. There have been no discussions between Tulco and Seafarer regarding extending the Exploration Agreement. It is possible that Tulco may claim that the Exploration Agreement is no longer valid and therefore the Company has no further rights to explore and salvage the Juno Beach site.
 
On June 18, 2013, Seafarer began litigation against Tulco Resources, LLC, in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court in and for Hillsborough County, Florida. Such suit was filed for against Tulco for breach of contract, equitable relief and injunctive relief. Tulco was the party holding the rights under a permit to a treasure cite at Juno Beach, Florida. Tulco and Seafarer had entered into contracts in March 2008, and later renewed under an amended agreement on June 11, 2010. Such permit was committed to by Tulco to be an obligation and contractual duty to which they would be jointly responsible for payment of all costs in order for the permit to be reissued. Such obligation is contained in the agreement of March 2008 and as renewed in the June 2010 agreement between Seafarer and Tulco. Tulco made the commitment to be responsible for payments of all necessary costs for the gaining of the new permit. Tulco never performed on such obligation, and Seafarer during the period of approximately March 2008 through April 2012 had endeavored and even had to commence a lawsuit to gain such permit which was awarded in April 2012. Seafarer alleges in their complaint the expenditure of large amounts of shares for financing and for delays due to Tulco’s non-performance. Seafarer seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for the award of all rights held by Tulco to Seafarer. Such service of process is continuing as Tulco is being sought for service.

As previously noted on its form 8-K filed on May 9, 2011, the Company and Tulco received a Recovery Permit from the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The Recovery Permit is active through April 25, 2014. The Permit authorizes Seafarer to dig and recover artifacts from the designated site at Juno Beach, Florida.

The Company performed limited exploration and salvage activities at the Juno Beach site in 2013. It is possible that in the future, the Company will only be able to sporadically explore and salvage the Juno Beach site due to vessel repairs and a lack of financing. There may be extended periods of down time where the Company is not performing any operations at the site.
     
The Juno Beach Shipwreck site is a speculative and highly risky project as far as the potential for the Company to ever locate valuable artifacts or treasure. Although the Company has recovered various artifacts that it believes are interesting, it has not located artifacts and/or treasure of any significant value from the Juno Beach Shipwreck site. There is also the possibility that there are no artifacts of significant value located at the Juno Beach shipwreck site. Even if there are valuable artifacts and/or treasure located at the site, recovering them may be extremely difficult or impossible due to a variety of challenges that include, but are not limited to; inclement weather, hazardous ocean conditions, large amounts of sand that cover large areas of the site, lack the necessary equipment to be able to dig deep enough into the sand, ongoing maintenance and repair issues with the Company’s main salvage vessel, permitting issues and/or a lack of financing, etc.

Moreover, the Company does not currently have sufficient data to positively identify the potential Juno Beach shipwreck, or its country of origin, and it is therefore not possible to determine whether or not the ship was originally carrying cargo of any significant value. Only remnants and scattered pieces of a sunken ship have been located to date; no main shipwreck body has been located. It is also possible that a ship began to break up on the site but the body of the ship actually sank in another area that is outside of the designated Juno Beach site area and all that was left on the Juno Beach site were scattered remnants of the original ship that have little or no archeological or actual value. There is a possibility that there are no artifacts of significant value located on the Juno Beach shipwreck site.  The chance that the Company will ultimately recover valuable artifacts or treasure from the Juno Beach shipwreck site is very remote.

There is a historic shipwreck site located off of Lantana Beach Florida in which the Company has received a three stage permit from the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The permit is for three years starting in November 2012 and ending in November 2015. The permit may be renewed at the end of the third year. Phase 1 of the permit has been completed. The Company's plan was to salvage the site in an archeologically sensitive manner once Phase 2 has been completed. An archeologist with the technical skills, knowledge, and experience from around the world was hired to help insure the integrity of the work.

Under the permit, the Company began remote sensing at the site with a cesium vapor magnotemoter and did underwater exploration. Once the remote sensing was completed and the data analyzed, the Exploration permit moved to Phase 2, dig and identify. During Phase 2, testing was done which confirmed a mid to late 18 th century shipwreck. Upon further testing, management believes a 1600s era shipwreck potentially exists, but not within the currently permitted area. Due to other developments and projects the Company is not pursuing Phase 3 at the Lantana site at this time but review the site at a later date that has not yet been determined.

 
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - continued
 
There is a purported historic shipwreck site in the waters off of Brevard County Florida that the Company desires to explore. In February 2013, the Company signed an agreement with a third party who has previously explored this site for the right to explore the site. It is the Company's plan to request a salvage permit from the State of Florida for the site as soon as the research design report is completed. If a salvage permit is granted and the requisite environmental permits are obtained, then the Company plans to salvage the site in an archeologically sensitive manner. An archeologist with the technical skills, knowledge, and experience from around the world has been hired to help insure the integrity of the work. There are a significant number of challenges inherent in the exploration and salvage of historic shipwrecks, including the possibility that the Company will never find artifacts of value at the site.
  
The Company regularly reviews opportunities to perform exploration and recovery operations at purported historic shipwreck sites; however the Company does not have any specific plans to perform exploration and recovery operations at other shipwreck sites at the present time. The Company is actively reviewing other potential historic shipwreck sites for possible exploration and recovery. Should the Company decide that it will pursue exploration and salvage activities at other potential shipwreck sites it may be necessary to obtain salvage permits as well as environmental permits.

If the Company is not able to perform any exploration or recovery operations, then it may have to suspend or cease its operations. If the Company ceases its previously stated efforts, there are no plans to pursue other business opportunities.    
 
Limited Operating History

The Company has not currently generated any revenue from operations and does not expect to report any significant revenue from operations for the foreseeable future.

At December 31, 2013, the Company had a working capital deficit of $616,599. The Company is in immediate need of further working capital and is seeking options, with respect to financing, in the form of debt, equity or a combination thereof.

Since inception, the Company has funded its operations through common stock issuances and loans in order to meet its strategic objectives; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain further funds to continue with its efforts to establish a new business. There is a very significant risk that the Company will be unable to obtain financing to fund its operation and as such the Company may be forced to cease operations at any time which would likely result in a complete loss of all capital that has been invested in and/or borrowed by the Company to date.

The Company expects to continue to incur significant operating losses and to generate negative cash flow from operating activities, while building out its infrastructure in order to explore and salvage historic shipwreck sites and establishing itself in the marketplace. Based on our historical rate of expenditures, the Company expects to expend its available cash in less than one month from April 11, 2014.

The Company’s ability to eliminate operating losses and to generate positive cash flow from operations in the future will depend upon a variety of factors, many of which it is unable to control. If the Company is unable to implement its business plan successfully, it may not be able to eliminate operating losses, generate positive cash flow or achieve or sustain profitability, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operations, and financial results, as well as its ability to make payments on its debt obligations, and the Company may be forced to cease operations.

The Company’s lack of operating cash flow and reliance on the sale of its commons stock and loans to fund operations is extremely risky. If the Company is unable to continue to raise capital or obtain loans or other financing on terms that are acceptable to the Company, or at all, then it is highly likely that the Company will be forced to cease operations. If the Company ceases its operations, then it is likely that all capital invested in and/or borrowed by the Company will be lost.  
 
 
 
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - continued
 
Results of Operations

The Company’s net loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $2,174,354 as compared to a net loss of $956,798 for the year ended December 31, 2012, an increase of roughly 127% on a year-over-year basis. The increase in 2013 was primarily due to an increase overall business activity as the Company obtained a permit for a second historic shipwreck site off the east coast of Florida near Lantana Beach and commenced exploration operations at this site and also performed limited operations at the Juno Beach shipwreck site. The Company also attempted to grow its operations and keep its independent contract divers together in anticipation of a potential third site based on an agreement signed in January 2013. The Company incurred consulting and contractor expenses of $1,219,602 during the year ended December 31, 2013 versus $387,433 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The 215% year-over-year increase in consulting and contractor expenses was due to the Company ramping up its operations due to having two actively permitted sites and anticipation of a potential third shipwreck site. The Company hired additional independent contractor divers for its operations. Additionally the Company paid higher levels of stock based compensation during the year ended December 31, 2013 to various consultants for corporate advisory services, archaeological services, legal services, financial reporting, operations, executive and administrative services. The Company paid increased compensation to some of its independent contract divers as the Company attempts to perform exploration and recovery at multiple historic shipwreck sites. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred professional fees of $296,668 as compared to $81,592 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The primary reason for the 264% increase in professional fees during 2013 was due to the Company paying increased stock based compensation for legal services. Additionally the Company settled outstanding fees owed to a related party vendor that were associated with legal fees incurred by the related party vendor that were incurred in performance of services for the Company. The Company incurred vessel related expenses of $126,472 during the year ended December 31, 2013 versus $100,916 during the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in vessel expenses in 2013 was largely due to the Company performing various ongoing maintenance and repairs on its main salvage vessel and a concerted attempt to keep the vessel running at peak performance.   The Company’s main salvage vessel requires constant maintenance, repairs and upkeep, especially as the vessel continues to age. The Company incurred travel and entertainment expenses of $105,040 during the year ended December 31, 2013 as compared to $48,080 during the year ended December 31, 2012, an increase of 118% in 2013. The significant increase in travel and entertainment expenses in 2013 were generally due to the Company paying for hotel lodging and travel expenses on a regular basis for several of its independent contract divers when they travelled to perform services for the Company at a shipwreck site and increased travel, including international travel, by management and consultants related to archeological research and meetings pertaining to historic shipwrecks. General and administrative expenses increased from $26,886 in the year ended December 31, 2012 to $64,258 in the year ended December 31, 2013. The 139% year-over-year increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the Company ramping up its operations and increased fees paid for corporate communications and filing fees. Rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $33,414 versus rent expense of $16,093 during the year ended December 21, 2012, a year-over-year increase of 108%. The rent increase was mostly due to the payment of fees to a person who owned a dive house that the Company has previously disputed the fees, but paid to settle a lawsuit. The 12% increase in total other expenses was largely due to an increase in interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred interest expense of $356,170 as compared to $297,654 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The 20% increase in interest expense was due to the application of fair value measurement analysis of convertible notes.
   
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
At December 31, 2013, we had $578 cash in the bank.   During the year ended December 31, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012, we incurred net losses of $2,174,354 and $956,798, respectively. At December 31, 2013, we had $31,852 in current assets and $648,451 in current liabilities, leaving us a working capital deficit of $616,599.

Lack of Liquidity

A major financial challenge and significant risk facing the Company is a lack of liquidity. The Company continued to operate with significant debt and a working capital deficit during the year ended December 31, 2013. This working capital deficit indicates that the Company is unable to meet its short-term liabilities with its current assets. This working capital deficit is extremely risky for the Company as it may be forced to cease its operations due to its inability to meet its current obligations. If the Company is forced to cease its operations then it is highly likely that all capital invested in and/or borrowed by the Company will be lost.

The expenses associated with being a small publicly traded company attempting to develop the infrastructure to explore and salvage historic shipwrecks recovery are extremely prohibitive, especially given that the Company does not currently generate any revenues and does not expect to generate any revenues in the near future. There are ongoing expenses associated with operations that are incurred whether the Company is conducting shipwreck recovery operations or not. Vessel maintenance, particularly for an older vessel such as the Company’s main salvage vessel, upkeep expenses and docking fees are continuous and unavoidable regardless of the Company’s operational status. Management anticipates the Company may need to put the vessel in dry dock in order for additional repairs to be made. These repairs and maintenance are expensive and a drain on the Company’s cash.
 
 
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - continued
 
In addition to the operations expenses, a publicly traded company also incurs the significant recurring corporate expenses related to maintaining publicly traded status, which include, but are not limited to accounting, legal, audit, executive, administrative, corporate communications, rent, telephones, etc. The recurring expenses associated with being a publicly traded company are very burdensome for smaller public companies such as Seafarer. This lack of liquidity creates a very risky situation for the Company in terms of its ability to continue operating, which in turn makes owning shares of the Company’s common stock extremely risky and highly speculative. The Company’s lack of liquidity may cause the Company to be forced to cease operations at any time which would likely result in a complete loss of all capital invested in or borrowed by the Company to date.

Due to the fact that the Company does not generate any revenues and does not expect to generate revenues for the foreseeable future the Company must rely on outside equity and debt funding. The combination of the ongoing operational, even during times when there is little or no exploration or salvage activities taking place, and corporate expenses as well as the need for outside financing creates a very risky situation for the Company and its shareholders. This working capital shortfall and lack of access to cash to fund corporate activities is extremely risky and may force the Company to cease its operations which would more than likely result in a complete loss of all capital invested in or loaned to the Company to date.
   
If we are unable to secure additional financing, our business may fail or our operating results and our stock price may be materially adversely affected .

Lack of Revenues and Cash Flow/Significant Losses from Operations

The exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks requires a multi-year, multi stage process and it may be many years before any revenue is generated from exploration and recovery activities, if ever. The Company believes that it may be several years before it is able to generate any cash flow from its operations, if any are ever generated at all. Without revenues and cash flow the Company does not have reliable cash flow to pay its expenses. The Company relies on outside financing in the form of equity and debt and it is possible that the Company may not be able to obtain outside financing in the future. If the Company is not able to obtain financing it would more than likely be forced to cease operations and all of the capital that has been invested in or borrowed by the Company would be lost.

If the Company is unable to secure additional financing, our business may fail or our operating results and our stock price may be materially adversely affected. The raising of additional financing would in all likelihood result in dilution or reduction in the value of the Company’s securities.

The Company may not be able to continue as a going concern . If the Company is not able to continue as a going concern, it is highly likely that all capital invested in the Company or borrowed by the Company will be lost. The report of our independent auditors for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2013 is qualified subject to substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, we have experienced operating losses in every year since our inception resulting in an accumulated deficit. Our independent auditors believe, based on our financial results as of December 31, 2013, that such results raised substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If the Company is not able to continue as a going concern, it is highly likely that all capital invested in the Company or borrowed by the Company will be lost.
 
The Company has experienced a net loss in every fiscal year since the reverse merger in 2008. The Company’s losses from operations were $1,879,438 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and $693,783 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company believes that it will continue to generate losses from its operations for the foreseeable future and the Company may not be able to generate a profit in the long-term, or ever.  

Convertible Notes Payable and Notes Payable, in Default

At December 31, 2013, the Company had convertible notes payable, and notes payable with a face value of $653,290 of which $342,300 were in default.  

The Company does not have additional sources of debt financing to refinance its convertible notes payable and notes payable that are currently in default. If the Company is unable to obtain additional capital, such lenders may file suit, including suit to foreclose on the assets held as collateral for the obligations arising under the secured notes. If any of the lenders file suit to foreclose on the assets held as collateral, then the Company may be forced to significantly scale back or cease its operations which would more than likely result in a complete loss of all capital that has been invested in or borrowed by the Company. The fact that the Company is in default regarding several loans held by various lenders makes investing in the Company or providing any loans to the Company extremely risky with a very high potential for a complete loss of capital.  

The convertible notes that have been issued by the Company are convertible at the lender’s option. These convertible notes represent significant potential dilution to the Company’s current shareholders as the convertible price of these notes is generally lower than the current market price of the Company’s shares. As such when these notes are converted into equity there is typically a highly dilutive effect on current shareholders and very high probability that such dilution may significantly negatively affect the trading price of the Company’s common stock. Furthermore, management intends to have discussions or has already had discussions with several of the promissory note holders who do not currently have convertible notes regarding converting their notes into equity. Any such amended agreements to convert promissory notes into equity would more than likely have a highly dilutive effect on current shareholders and there is a very high probability that such dilution may significantly negatively affect the trading price of the Company’s common stock. Some of these note holders have already amended their non-convertible notes to be convertible and converted the notes into equity. Based on conversations with other note holders, the Company believes that additional note holders will amend their notes to contain a convertibility clause and eventually convert the notes into equity.

 
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - continued
 
Critical Accounting Policies
   
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments which affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities (see Note 3, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, contained in the notes to the Company’s financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 contained in this filing).  On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates.  We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities which are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates based upon different assumptions or conditions; however, we believe that our estimates are reasonable.

Management is aware that certain changes in accounting estimates employed in generating financial statements can have the effect of making the Company look more or less profitable than it actually is.  Management does not believe that either the Company or its auditors have made any such changes in accounting estimates.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
 
None.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not required.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Item 8. Financial Statements.



SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012
 

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Page No.
Report of independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
F-1
   
Balance Sheets
F-2
   
Statements of Operations
F-3
   
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
F-4
   
Statements of Cash Flows
F-5
   
Notes to Financial Statements
F-6 - F-42


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 

 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
 
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Seafarer Exploration Corporation
 
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Seafarer Exploration Corporation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the years then ended. Seafarer Exploration Corporation’s management is responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Seafarer Exploration Corporation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 2, the Company has incurred net losses and negative cash flow from operations since inception.  These factors, and the need for additional financing in order for the Company to meet its business plans, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.   
 

 
/s/ Accell Audit & Compliance, P.A.
 
   
Tampa, FL
April 11, 2014
   
   

 
 

4868 West Gandy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33611 813.440.6380
 

 
F-1

 
SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 
 
             
   
2013
   
2012
 
Assets
 
             
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 578     $ 43,919  
Prepaid expenses
    26,824       36,014  
Advances to shareholder
    3,267       3,267  
Deposits and other receivables
    1,183       1,183  
                 
Total current assets
    31,852       84,383  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    130,239       164,223  
                 
Investment in common stock
    1,100       1,100  
                 
Total assets
  $ 163,191     $ 249,706  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
 
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expense
  $ 142,583     $ 140,270  
Convertible notes payable, net of discounts of $120,533 and $13,997
    139,457       91,503  
Convertible notes payable, related parties, net of discounts of $26,889 and -0-
    24,111       -  
Convertible notes payable, in default
    191,300       149,300  
Convertible notes payable, in default - related parties
    113,500       66,000  
Convertible notes payable, at fair value
    -       183,242  
Notes payable, in default
    30,000       30,000  
Notes payable, in default - related parties
    7,500       7,500  
                 
Total current liabilities
    648,451       667,815  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders' deficit:
               
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value - 50,000,000 shares authorized; 7 shares issued
               
and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.0001 par value - 850,000,000 shares authorized; 844,216,349 and
               
739,313,459 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012
    84,422       73,931  
Additional paid-in capital
    7,453,578       5,356,866  
Accumulated deficit
    (8,023,260 )     (5,848,906 )
                 
Total stockholders' deficit
    (485,260 )     (418,109 )
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
  $ 163,191     $ 249,706  
 
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 
 
F-2

 
SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Revenue
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Expenses:
               
Consulting and contractor expenses
    1,219,602       387,433  
Professional fees
    296,668       81,592  
Vessel expense
    126,472       100,916  
Travel and entertainment expense
    105,040       48,080  
General and administrative expense
    64,258       26,886  
Depreciation expense
    33,984       32,783  
Rent expense
    33,414       16,093  
                 
Total operating expenses
    1,879,438       693,783  
                 
Income from operations
    (1,879,438 )     (693,783 )
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (356,170 )     (297,654 )
Interest income
    99,701       93,636  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    (38,447 )     (37,197 )
Loss on impairment
    -       (21,800 )
                 
Total other income (expense)
    (294,916 )     (263,015 )
                 
Net loss
  $ (2,174,354 )   $ (956,798 )
                 
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
  $ -     $ -  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
   
806,432,658
      670,703,572  
                 
 
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
   

 
 
F-3

 
SEAFARER EXPLPLORATION CORP.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 
 
               
Additional
             
   
Common
   
Common
   
Paid-in
   
Accumulated
       
   
Stock
   
Stock value
   
Capital
   
Deficit
   
Total
 
Balance, January 1, 2012
    606,642,995     $ 60,664     $ 4,615,946     $ (4,892,108 )   $ (215,498 )
                                         
Common stock issued for services
    19,425,000       1,943       123,944       -       125,887  
                                         
Common stock issued on conversion of notes payable and
                                       
stockholder loans
    39,486,259       3,948       256,038       -       259,986  
                                         
Common stock issued for subscription agreements
    59,953,571       5,995       252,405       -       258,400  
                                         
Common stock issued as financing fees
    300,000       30       1,470       -       1,500  
                                         
Common stock issued to extinguish outstanding invoices
    8,171,694       817       51,173       -       51,990  
                                         
Common stock issued as investment in LLC
    1,000,000       100       9,700       -       9,800  
                                         
Common stock issued to extinguish debt
    4,333,940       434       29,904       -       30,338  
                                         
Beneficial conversion feature arising from convertible note
                                       
financing
    -       -       2,000       -       2,000  
                                         
Warrants arising from convertible note financing
    -       -       14,286       -       14,286  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (956,798 )     (956,798 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2012
    739,313,459       73,931       5,356,866       (5,848,906 )     (418,109 )
                                         
Common stock issued for services
    47,714,330       4,772       1,142,767       -       1,147,539  
                                         
Common stock issued on conversion of notes payable and
                                       
stockholder loans
    30,893,929       3,090       268,262       -       271,352  
                                         
Common stock issued for subscription agreements
    26,580,335       2,658       275,685       -       278,343  
                                         
Common stock issued to extinguish outstanding invoices
    1,964,296       196       56,733       -       56,929  
                                         
Beneficial conversion feature arising from convertible note
                                       
financing
    -       -       353,040       -       353,040  
                                         
Cancellation of common shares
    (2,250,000 )     (225 )     225       -       -  
                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -       (2,174,354 )     (2,174,354 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2013
    844,216,349     $ 84,422     $ 7,453,578     $ (8,023,260 )   $ (485,260 )
                                         
 
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.


 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Operating activities
           
Net loss
  $ (2,174,354 )   $ (956,798 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
               
net cash provided (used) by operating activities
               
Depreciation
    33,984       32,782  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    -       26,114  
Amortization of debt discount and interest expense on
               
beneficial conversion feature of convertible notes payable
   
185,715
      204,644  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    -       37,197  
Loss on impairment
    -       21,800  
Common stock issued for services
    1,147,539       125,887  
Common stock issued for legal services
    56,929       25,754  
Common stock issued for financing fees
    -       1,500  
Decrease (increase) in:
               
Prepaid expenses
    9,190       (4,400 )
Advances from shareholder
    -       (1,015 )
Increase (decrease) in:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    2,313       (13,284 )
                 
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
   
(738,684
)     (499,819 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of common stock
    -       (12,000 )
                 
Net cash provided used by investing financing activities
    -       (12,000 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
    278,343       258,400  
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes payable
   
303,000
      249,500  
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes payable, related
               
party
   
144,000
      50,000  
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
    -       10,000  
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable, related parties
    -       2,500  
Payment on convertible notes payable
    (30,000 )     (11,000 )
Payments on notes payable
    -       (12,500 )
Proceeds from loans from stockholders
   
8,750
      5,000  
Payments on loans from stockholders
   
(8,750
)     (5,000 )
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
695,343
      546,900  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash
   
(43,341
)     35,081  
                 
Cash - beginning
    43,919       8,838  
                 
Cash - ending
  $
578
    $ 43,919  
 
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.

 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the “Company”), formerly Organetix, Inc. (“Organetix”), was incorporated on May 28, 2003 in the State of Delaware.

The principal business of the Company is to engage in the archaeologically-sensitive exploration, documentation, and recovery of historic shipwrecks with the objective of exploring and discovering Colonial-era shipwrecks for future generations to be able to appreciate and understand.  Seafarer currently has two different wreck sites under permit with the State of Florida and one wreck site under contract with a private party and is working closely with the Florida Department of Historical Resources and the Florida Bureau of Archeological Research to research and document these, and additional, wreck sites.

NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN

These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred net losses totaling $8,023,260 since inception, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Based on its historical rate of expenditures, the Company expects to expend its available cash in less than one month from March 31, 2014. Management's plans include raising capital through the equity markets to fund operations and, eventually, the generation of revenue through its business. The Company does not expect to generate any revenues for the foreseeable future.
   
Failure to raise adequate capital and generate adequate revenues could result in the Company having to curtail or cease operations. The Company’s ability to raise additional capital through the future issuances of the common stock is unknown. Additionally, even if the Company does raise sufficient capital to support its operating expenses and generate adequate revenues, there can be no assurances that the revenue will be sufficient to enable it to develop to a level where it will generate profits and cash flows from operations. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; however, the accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classifications of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
 
This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements.  The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity.  These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 3 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments and short-term debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There are no cash equivalents at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Earnings Per Share

The Company has adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260-10 which provides for calculation of "basic" and "diluted" earnings per share.  Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity.  Basic and diluted losses per share were the same at the reporting dates as there because outstanding common stock equivalents would have been anti-dilutivet December 31, 2013 and 2012.
 
Components of loss per share for the respective years are as follows:       
                                            
   
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2013
   
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2012
 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
 
$
(2,174,354
)
 
$
9956,798
)
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
               
Basic and diluted
   
806,432,658
     
670,703,572
 
                 
Loss per share:
               
Basic and diluted
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.00
)
                                                                                      
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Effective January 1, 2008, fair value measurements are determined by the Company's adoption of authoritative guidance issued by the FASB, with the exception of the application of the statement to non-recurring, non-financial assets and liabilities, as permitted. Fair value is defined in the authoritative guidance as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value hierarchy was established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 3 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
 
 
Level 1 – Valuation based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 
Level 2 – Valuation based on quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets.

 
Level 3 – Valuation based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, therefore requiring management’s best estimate of what market participants would use as fair value.

In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.  The valuation of the Company’s derivative liability is determined using Level 1 inputs, which consider (i) time value, (ii) current market and (iii) contractual prices. 

T he carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term bank loans, accounts payable, notes payable and other payables, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying values of long-term loans approximate their fair values due to the fact that the interest rates on these loans are reset each year based on prevailing market interest rates.
 
Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Fixed assets are recorded at historical cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Property and equipment, net consist of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Diving vessel
  $ 325,000     $ 325,000  
Generator
    7,420       7,420  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (202,181 )     (168,197 )
    $ 130,239     $ 164,223  
 
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $33,984 and $32,783, respectively
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 3 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with ASC 360-10, the Company, on a regular basis, reviews the carrying amount of long-lived assets for the existence of facts or circumstances, both internally and externally, that suggest impairment. The Company determines if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset is impaired based on anticipated undiscounted cash flows, before interest, from the use of the asset. In the event of impairment, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is determined based on appraised value of the assets or the anticipated cash flows from the use of the asset, discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. The Company recognized impairment losses of -0- and $21,800 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
Use of Estimates

The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses.  Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements.  Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue on arrangements in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” and No. 104, “Revenue Recognition”. In all cases, revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service is performed and collectability is reasonably assured. For the periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not report any revenues.

Convertible Notes Payable

The Company accounts for conversion options embedded in convertible notes in accordance with ASC 815. ASC 815 generally requires companies to bifurcate conversion options embedded in convertible notes from their host instruments and to account for them as free standing derivative financial instruments. ASC 815 provides for an exception to this rule when convertible notes, as host instruments, are deemed to be conventional, as defined by ASC 815-40. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, all of the Company’s convertible notes payable were classified as conventional instruments.
 
The Company accounts for convertible notes deemed conventional and conversion options embedded in non-conventional convertible notes which qualify as equity under ASC 815, in accordance with the provisions of ASC 470-20, which provides guidance on accounting for convertible securities with beneficial conversion features. Accordingly, the Company records, as a discount to convertible notes, the intrinsic value of such conversion options based upon the differences between the fair value of the underlying common stock at the commitment date of the note transaction and the effective conversion price embedded in the note. Debt discounts under these arrangements are amortized over the term of the related debt.
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 3 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-04.  This update clarifies how entities measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date.  This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013 and interim reporting periods thereafter.   This update is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In April 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-07 to clarify when it is appropriate to apply the liquidation basis of accounting.  Additionally, the update provides guidance for recognition and measurement of assets and liabilities and requirements for financial statements prepared using the liquidation basis of accounting.  Under the amendment, entities are required to prepare their financial statements under the liquidation basis of accounting when a liquidation becomes imminent.  This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim reporting periods thereafter.  This update is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11 which provides guidance relating to the financial statement presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. The update provides that a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit would be presented as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carry forward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carry forward, if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed.  This update does not require any new recurring disclosures and is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim reporting periods thereafter.  This update is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company's present or future consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 4 – CAPITAL STOCK

Common Stock

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company was authorized to issue 850,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock.  All shares have equal voting rights, are non-assessable and have one vote per share.  Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the common stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all of the directors of the Company.
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 4 – CAPITAL STOCK, continued
 
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
 
The Company is authorized to sell or issue 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock.
 
During the period ended December 31, 2011, the Company issued seven shares of its preferred stock. The Company and the preferred shareholders have agreed to amend the preferred shareholder agreements so that each share of preferred stock has the right to convert into 214,286 shares of the Company’s common stock and receive a 1% share of any artifacts found at the Church Hollow Site. As of December 31, 2013, no shares of preferred stock had been converted into shares of the Company’s common stock.

Warrants and Options
 
As of December 31, 2013, a convertible note holder had a warrant to purchase 4,000,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $.005 per share for a period of ten years beginning on November 20, 2012.  

NOTE 5 - INCOME TAXES
 
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had available Federal and state net operating loss carry forwards to reduce future taxable income. The amounts available were approximately $8,023,000 and $5,849,000 for Federal purposes. The Federal carry forward begin to expire in 2033. Given the Company’s history of net operating losses, management has determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will not be able to realize the tax benefit of the carryforwards. Accordingly, the Company has not recognized a deferred tax asset for this benefit.
 
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB guidelines that address the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this guidance, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. This guidance also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. At the date of adoption, and as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits, and no adjustment was required at adoption.

The Company’s policy is to record interest and penalties on uncertain tax provisions as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has not accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. Additionally, tax years 2010 through 2013 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 5 - INCOME TAXES, continued
 
Upon the attainment of taxable income by the Company, management will assess the likelihood of realizing the tax benefit associated with the use of the carry forwards and will recognize a deferred tax asset at that time.

The items accounting for the difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and the provision for income taxes are as follows:

   
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2013
   
For the Year Ended
December 31,  2012
 
Income tax at federal statutory rate
   
(34.00
 %)
   
(34.00
%)
State tax, net of federal effect
   
(3.96
%)
   
(3.96
%)
     
37.96
%
   
37.96
%
Valuation allowance
   
(37.96
%)
   
(37.96
%)
Effective rate
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
 
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
 
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s only significant deferred income tax asset was a cumulative estimated net tax operating loss of $8,023,260 and $5,848,906, respectively that is available to offset future taxable income, if any, in future periods, subject to expiration and other limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.  Management has considered the Company's operating losses incurred to date and believes that a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets is required as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 6 – LEASE OBLIGATION

Corporate Office

The Company leases 823 square feet of office space located at 14497 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 209-N, Tampa, Florida 33618.  The Company entered into an amended lease agreement on July 1, 2013 for its current location. Under the terms of the amended lease agreement, the lease term has been extended to June 30, 2015, with a base monthly rent of $1,200 from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 and a base monthly rent of $1,235 from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. There may be additional monthly charges for pro-rated maintenance, late fees, etc.
 
As of December 31, 2013, future minimum rental payments required under this non-cancelable operating lease are as follows:
 
Years ending December 31,
     
2014
  $ 14,608  
2015
    7,407  
                                            Total
  $ 22,015  
 
NOTE 7 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
           
Cash paid for interest expense
  $ -     $ -  
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ -     $ -  
Noncash operating and financing activities:
               
Common stock issued to satisfy debt
  $ 56,929     $ 76,528  
Convertible debt converted and accrued interest to common
               
stock
  $ 271,352     $ 259,986  
Common stock issued in exchange for fixed assets
  $ -     $ 7,420  
Common stock issued in conjunction with joint venture
  $ -     $ 9,800  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 8 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND NOTES PAYABLE

Upon inception, the Company evaluates each financial instrument to determine whether it meets the definition of “conventional convertible” debt under paragraph 4 of EITF 00-19, which was superseded by ASC 815, and EITF 05-02, which was superseded by ASC 470.

Convertible Notes Payable

The following table reflects the convertible notes payable, other than the notes remeasured to fair value, which are discussed in Note 9, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 8 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND NOTES PAYABLE, continued
 
Issue
Maturity
 
December 31,
   
December 31,
   
Interest
   
Conversion
 
Date
Date
 
2013
   
2012
   
Rate
   
Rate
 
Convertible notes Payable:
                         
January 28, 2013
January 28, 2014
  $ 25,000     $ -       6.00 %     0.0050  
January 28, 2013
January 28, 2014
    25,000       -       6.00 %     0.0050  
August 8, 2013
February 11, 2014
    40,000       -       6.00 %     0.0100  
September 18, 2013
March 18, 2014
    20,000       -       6.00 %     0.0125  
September 25, 2013
March 25, 2014
    10,000       -       6.00 %     0.0125  
October 21, 2013
April 21, 2014
    40,000       -       6.00 %     0.0100  
October 4, 2013
May 12, 2014
    50,000       -       6.00 %     0.0125  
October 30, 2013
October 30, 2014
    49,990       -       6.00 %     0.0125  
February 17, 2012
February 17, 2013
    -       7,500       6.00 %     0.0040  
April 5, 2012
April 5, 2013
    -       15,000       6.00 %     0.0050  
July 16, 2012
July 16, 2013
    -       5,000       6.00 %     0.0050  
October 31, 2012
April 30, 2013
    -       8,000       6.00 %     0.0040  
November 20, 2012
May 20, 2013
    -       50,000       6.00 %     0.0050  
December 20, 2012
June 20, 2013
    -       20,000       6.00 %     0.0040  
        259,990       105,500                  
Unamortized discounts
      (120,533 )     (13,997 )                
Balance
    $ 139,457     $ 91,503                  
                                   
Convertible notes payable, in default
                               
October 31, 2012
April 30, 2013
  $ 8,000     $ -       6.00 %     0.0040  
July 16, 2012
July 30, 2013
    5,000       -       6.00 %     0.0050  
November 20, 2012
May 20, 2013
    50,000       -       6.00 %     0.0050  
January 19, 2013
July 30, 2013
    5,000       -       6.00 %     0.0040  
February 11, 2013
August 11, 2013
    9,000       -       6.00 %     0.0040  
August 28, 2009
November 1, 2009
    4,300       4,300       10.00 %     0.0150  
April 7, 2010
November 7, 2010
    70,000       70,000       6.00 %     0.0080  
November 12, 2010
November 7, 2011
    40,000       40,000       6.00 %     0.0080  
November 9, 2011
December 31, 2012
    -       35,000       6.00 %     0.0040  
        191,300       149,300                  
Unamortized discount
      -       -                  
Balance
    $ 191,300     $ 149,300                  
                                   
Convertible notes payable - related party, in default
                               
January 7, 2013
June 30, 2013
    7,500       -       6.00 %     0.0040  
January 19, 2013
July 30, 2013
    15,000       -       6.00 %     0.0040  
February 7, 2013
August 7, 2013
    10,000       -       6.00 %     0.0050  
July 9, 2013
December 19, 2013
    15,000       -       6.00 %     0.0150  
January 9, 2009
January 9, 2010
    10,000       10,000       10.00 %     0.0150  
January 25, 2010
January 25, 2011
    6,000       6,000       6.00 %     0.0050  
January 18, 2012
July 18, 2012
    50,000       50,000       8.00 %     0.0040  
        113,500       66,000                  
Unamortized discount
      -       -                  
Balance
    $ 113,500     $ 66,000                  
                                   
Convertible notes payable - related party
                               
July 17, 2013
January 17, 2014
    30,000       -       6.00 %     0.0010  
July 26, 2013
January 26, 2014
    10,000       -       6.00 %     0.0010  
November 12, 2013
May 12, 2014
    11,000       -       6.00 %     0.0125  
        51,000       -                  
Unamortized discount
      (26,889 )                        
Balance
    $ 24,111     $ -                  
   
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 8 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND NOTES PAYABLE,  continued

Notes Payable

The following table reflects the notes payable, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012:

  
Issue Date
Maturity Date
 
December 31, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
   
Interest Rate
 
Notes payable, in default –related parties:
                 
February 24, 2010
February 24, 2011
 
 $
7,500
   
 $
7,500
     
6.00
%
                           
                           
Notes payable, in default:
                 
                           
June 23, 2011
August 23, 2011
   
25,000
     
25,000
     
6.00
%
April 27, 2011
August 23, 2011
   
5,000
     
5,000
     
6.00
%
       
30,000
     
30,000
         
                           
     
$
37,500
   
$
37,500
         

In August of 2013 a related party shareholder provided the Company with emergency short term loan proceeds totaling $2,500. The Company repaid the related party shareholder the entire $2,500 balance prior to December 31, 2013. The Company did not pay any interest or fees to the related party shareholder for providing the short term loan.
 
In October of 2013 a related party shareholder provided the Company with emergency short term loan proceeds totaling $6,250. The Company repaid the related party shareholder the entire $6,250 loan balance prior to December 31, 2013. The Company did not pay any interest or fees to the related party shareholder for providing the short term loan.
 
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, combined accrued interest on the convertible notes payable, notes payable and stockholder loans was $59,267 and $45,898, respectively, and are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying balance sheets. Management intends to have discussions or has already had discussions with several of the promissory note holders who do not currently have convertible notes regarding amending their notes to make them convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock. Any such agreements to convert promissory notes into shares of the Company’s common stock would more than likely have a highly dilutive effect on current shareholders and such dilution may significantly depress the trading price of the Company’s common stock.

Convertible Notes Payable and Notes Payable, in Default

At December 31, 2013, the Company had convertible notes payable, notes payable and stockholder loans of $505,868, of which $342,300 were in default.  The convertible notes payable and notes payable in default at December 31, 2013 are reflected in the tables shown above.
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 8 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND NOTES PAYABLE, continued
 
The Company does not have additional sources of debt financing to refinance its convertible notes payable and notes payable that are currently in default. If the Company is unable to obtain additional capital, such lenders may file suit, including suit to foreclose on the assets, including foreclosure on the Company’s main salvage vessel, held as collateral for the obligations arising under the secured notes. If any of the lenders file suit to foreclose on the assets held as collateral, then the Company may be forced to significantly scale back or cease its operations which would more than likely result in a complete loss of all capital that has been invested in or borrowed by the Company.

The convertible notes that have been issued by the Company are convertible at the lender’s option. These convertible notes represent potential dilution to the Company’s current shareholders as the convertible price of these notes is generally lower than the current market price of the Company’s shares. When these notes are converted into equity, there is typically a highly dilutive effect on current shareholders.
 
NOTE 9 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AT FAIR VALUE

Convertible Note Payable Dated October 6, 2011

On October 6, 2011, the Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.  The convertible note payable, with a face value of $42,500, bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due on July 11, 2012.  The convertible note payable is convertible, at the holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at the Variable Conversion Price.  The Variable Conversion Price is defined as 58% multiplied by the average of the lowest three trading prices for the Company’s common stock during the ten trading day period ending one trading day prior to the date the convertible note payable is sent by the holder to the Company.  The conversion feature is subject to full-ratchet, anti-dilution protection if the Company sells shares or share-indexed financing instruments at less than the conversion price.  The holder has the option to redeem the convertible note payable for cash in the event of defaults or certain other contingent events (the “Default Put”).

In the evaluation of the financing arrangement, the Company concluded that the conversion feature did not meet the conditions set forth in current accounting standards for equity classification.  Since equity classification is not available for the conversion feature, it requires bifurcation and liability classification, at fair value. The Company also concluded that the Default Put required bifurcation because, while puts on debt instruments are generally considered clearly and closely related to the host, the Default Put is indexed to certain events that are not associated with the convertible note payable.

The Company elected to account for this hybrid contract under the guidance of ASC 815-15-25-4.

In connection with the issuance of the convertible note payable on October 6, 2011, the Company encountered the unusual circumstance of a day-one derivative loss related to the recognition of (i) the hybrid note and (ii) the derivative instrument arising from the fair value measurement due to the fair value of the hybrid note and embedded derivative exceeding the proceeds that the Company received from the arrangement.  Therefore, the Company was required to record a loss on the derivative financial instrument.  In addition, the fair value will change in future periods, based upon changes in the Company’s common stock price and changes in other assumptions and market indicators used in the valuation techniques.  These future changes will be currently recognized in interest expense or interest income on the Company’s statement of operations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 9 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AT FAIR VALUE, continued
 
The holder of this convertible note has substantial rights and protections regarding dilution if certain events, including a default were to occur. There are a number of events that could trigger a default, including but not limited to failure to pay principal or interest, failure to issue shares under the conversion feature, breach of covenants, breach of representations and warranties, appointment of a receiver or trustee, judgments, bankruptcy, delisting of common stock, failure to comply with the exchange act, liquidation, cessation of operations, failure to maintain assets, material financial statement restatement, reverse split of borrowers stock, etc. In the event of that any of these events were to occur then the lender would be entitled to receive significant amounts of additional shares of the Company’s stock above the amounts for conversion and such occurrence would be highly dilutive to the Company’s shareholders.

Furthermore, there are additional events that could cause the lender to be due additional shares of common stock above and beyond the shares due from a conversion. Some of these events include, but are not limited to a merger or consolidation of the Company, dividend distribution or spin off, dilutive issuances of the Company’s stock, etc. If the lender receives additional shares of the Company’s commons stock due to any of the foregoing events or for other reasons, then this may have an extremely dilutive effect on the shareholders of the Company. Such dilution would likely result in a significant drop in the per share price of the Company’s common stock. The potential dilutive nature of this note presents a very high degree of risk to the Company and its shareholders.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the holder converted the note in full into 15,524,573 shares of the Company’s common stock.
 
Convertible Note Payable Dated January 31, 2012

On January 31, 2012, the Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.  The convertible note payable, with a face value of $32,500, bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due on November 2, 2012.  The convertible note payable is convertible, at the holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at the Variable Conversion Price.  The Variable Conversion Price is defined as 58% multiplied by the average of the lowest three trading prices for the Company’s common stock during the ten trading day period ending one trading day prior to the date the convertible note payable is sent by the holder to the Company.  The conversion feature is subject to full-ratchet, anti-dilution protection if the Company sells shares or share-indexed financing instruments at less than the conversion price.  The holder has the option to redeem the convertible note payable for cash in the event of defaults or certain other contingent events (the “Default Put”).
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 9 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AT FAIR VALUE, continued
 
In the evaluation of the financing arrangement, the Company concluded that the conversion feature did not meet the conditions set forth in current accounting standards for equity classification.  Since equity classification is not available for the conversion feature, it requires bifurcation and liability classification, at fair value. The Company also concluded that the Default Put required bifurcation because, while puts on debt instruments are generally considered clearly and closely related to the host, the Default Put is indexed to certain events that are not associated with the convertible note payable.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the holder converted the note in full into 11,655,173 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Convertible Note Payable Dated May 7, 2012

On May 7, 2012, the Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.  The convertible note payable, with a face value of $32,500, bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due on February 11, 2013.  The convertible note payable is convertible, at the holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at the Variable Conversion Price.  The Variable Conversion Price is defined as 58% multiplied by the average of the lowest three trading prices for the Company’s common stock during the ten trading day period ending one trading day prior to the date the convertible note payable is sent by the holder to the Company.  The conversion feature is subject to full-ratchet, anti-dilution protection if the Company sells shares or share-indexed financing instruments at less than the conversion price.  The holder has the option to redeem the convertible note payable for cash in the event of defaults or certain other contingent events (the “Default Put”).

In the evaluation of the financing arrangement, the Company concluded that the conversion feature did not meet the conditions set forth in current accounting standards for equity classification.  Since equity classification is not available for the conversion feature, it requires bifurcation and liability classification, at fair value. The Company also concluded that the Default Put required bifurcation because, while puts on debt instruments are generally considered clearly and closely related to the host, the Default Put is indexed to certain events that are not associated with the convertible note payable.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the holder converted the note in full into 12,306,513 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Convertible Note Payable Dated October 22, 2012
 
On October 22, 2012, the Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.  The convertible note payable, with a face value of $42,500, bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due on July 24, 2013.  The convertible note payable is convertible, at the holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at the Variable Conversion Price.  The Variable Conversion Price is defined as 60% multiplied by the average of the lowest two trading prices for the Company’s common stock during the twenty five trading day period ending one trading day prior to the date the convertible note payable is sent by the holder to the Company.  The conversion feature is subject to full-ratchet, anti-dilution protection if the Company sells shares or share-indexed financing instruments at less than the conversion price.  The holder has the option to redeem the convertible note payable for cash in the event of defaults or certain other contingent events (the “Default Put”).
 
 
 
 
F-19

SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 9 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AT FAIR VALUE, continued
 
In the evaluation of the financing arrangement, the Company concluded that the conversion feature did not meet the conditions set forth in current accounting standards for equity classification.  Since equity classification is not available for the conversion feature, it requires bifurcation and liability classification, at fair value. The Company also concluded that the Default Put required bifurcation because, while puts on debt instruments are generally considered clearly and closely related to the host, the Default Put is indexed to certain events that are not associated with the convertible note payable.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company repaid $30,000 in principal and the remaining $12,500 in principal was converted into 1,136,364 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Convertible Note Payable Dated December 18, 2012

On December 18, 2012, the Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.  The convertible note payable, with a face value of $42,500, bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due on September 20, 2013.  The convertible note payable is convertible, at the holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at the Variable Conversion Price.  The Variable Conversion Price is defined as 60% multiplied by the average of the lowest two trading prices for the Company’s common stock during the twenty five trading day period ending one trading day prior to the date the convertible note payable is sent by the holder to the Company.  The conversion feature is subject to full-ratchet, anti-dilution protection if the Company sells shares or share-indexed financing instruments at less than the conversion price.  The holder has the option to redeem the convertible note payable for cash in the event of defaults or certain other contingent events (the “Default Put”).

In the evaluation of the financing arrangement, the Company concluded that the conversion feature did not meet the conditions set forth in current accounting standards for equity classification.  Since equity classification is not available for the conversion feature, it requires bifurcation and liability classification, at fair value. The Company also concluded that the Default Put required bifurcation because, while puts on debt instruments are generally considered clearly and closely related to the host, the Default Put is indexed to certain events that are not associated with the convertible note payable.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the full $42,500 in principal and $1,700 in accrued interest was converted into 3,226,278 shares of the Company’s common stock.
 
 
 
 

 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS

Agreement to Explore a Shipwreck Site Located off of Brevard County, Florida

On February 1, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with a corporation under which Seafarer was given the rights to explore a purported historic shipwreck located off of Brevard County, Florida. Under the terms of the agreement Seafarer agreed to provide services that are normal to the exploration and salvage of historic shipwrecks, including exploration, dig and identify, research and establish historic province, salvage, recover and conserve artifacts and archeological material from abandoned and lost shipwreck sites. Seafarer will also assist to obtain and/or update the necessary permits and contracts with various governmental agencies including the Florida Division of Historical Resources, including environmental permits, which are required to be able to explore and eventually salvage the shipwreck site. Seafarer will also act as the project manager for the exploration and salvage of the shipwreck site. Under the agreement, Seafarer will receive 60% of any recovery of archeological material from the shipwreck site and the corporation will receive 40%, net of any percentages that are donated to the State of Florida. All ancillary rights, including, but not limited to public exhibits, publicity, movies, real time video, television, literary, archival research, and replica rights shall be shared equally between Seafarer and the corporation. Seafarer agreed to pay to the corporation 10 million shares of its restricted common stock with 2.5 million shares due and payable upon execution of the agreement, 2.5 million shares due and payable upon the receipt of a salvage and recovery contract from the State of Florida, 2.5 million shares upon commencement of the work at the site, and 2.5 million shares upon the discovery of valuable archeological material. Seafarer may, in its discretion, issue additional performance shares of stock to the corporation.  Seafarer and the corporation will be jointly responsible for overseeing the conservation of archeological materials from the site and will mutually locate and agree on a third party to handle the conservation of the artifacts. Seafarer will be responsible for 60% of the cost of the conservation of the artifacts and the corporation will be responsible for 40% of the cost. Seafarer and the corporation are individually responsible for their own costs and expenses that they incur that are associated with the agreement, including, but not limited to fees, insurance, independent contractors, food, permit and contract fees, repairs, equipment, vessels, divers, safety equipment, travel, legal expenses, etc. Subsequent to December 31, 2013 this Agreement was cancelled and the parties, through an affiliate of the corporation that originally entered into the Agreement with Seafarer, agreed to form a new limited liability company to continue to pursue obtaining the permits required for the exploration and recovery of the site.
 
Agreement with Tulco Resources, Ltd.

As previously noted in its 8-K filing on June 11, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with Tulco Resources, Ltd. (“Tulco”) on June 8, 2010 which granted the Company the exclusive rights to explore, locate, identify, and salvage a possible shipwreck within the territorial limits of the State of Florida, off of Palm Beach County, in the vicinity of Juno Beach, Florida (the “Exploration Agreement”).  The term of the Agreement is for three years and may renew for an additional three years under the same terms unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Tulco and Seafarer. The Agreement may be terminated by mutual agreement of both Tulco and Seafarer or it may be terminated by either party for cause. Termination for cause may include willful misconduct or gross negligence with respect to carrying out any duties responsibilities or commitments under the agreement and/or failure by Seafarer to fully pay the annual conservation payment on time. Under the Agreement the Company paid Tulco a total of $40,000, a total which included $20,000 to cover fees owed to Tulco from the 2009 diving season and a $20,000 payment for the 2010 diving season. The Company also agreed to pay Tulco a conservation payment of $20,000 per calendar year during the term of the Agreement.  The amount of the conservation payment my increase in future years based on the mutual agreement of Tulco and the Company. The Company agreed to furnish its own personnel, salvage vessel and equipment necessary to conduct operations at the shipwreck site. The Company also agreed to pay all of its own expenses directly associated with salvage operations, including but not limited to fuel, food, ground tackle, electronic equipment, dockage, wages, dive tanks, and supplies. The Company agreed to split any artifacts that it recovers equally with Tulco, after the State of Florida has selected up to twenty percent of the total value of recovered artifacts for the State of Florida’s museum collection. The Company and Tulco agreed to receive their share of the division of artifacts at the same time.  The Company and Tulco agreed to jointly handle all correspondence with the State of Florida regarding any agreements and permits required for the exploration and salvage of the shipwreck site.

 
 
 
F-21

SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
The Company has previously received correspondence from Tulco’s legal counsel demanding that the Company pay additional fees that are not contemplated in the Exploration Agreement and that the Company turn over artifacts to Tulco. Tulco has stated that if the Company does not meet its demands then Tulco will seek other groups to work at the Juno Beach site and that it will terminate its agreement with the Company and it has threatened to take legal action against the Company. The Company paid Tulco the $20,000 fee in January 2012, as required under the Exploration Agreement, however Tulco has not cashed the check. The Company has not paid Tulco the $20,000 fee in January 2013, as contemplated in the Agreement and does not intend to make the payment until legal counsel is able to determine Tulco’s intent with regard to the Exploration Agreement. Tulco has not provided any conservation services as required under the Exploration Agreement. The original three year term of the Exploration Agreement was valid until June 10, 2013 and both Seafarer and Tulco had the option to extend the agreement for an additional three years. There have been no discussions between Tulco and Seafarer regarding extending the Exploration Agreement. It is possible that Tulco may claim that the Exploration Agreement is no longer valid and therefore the Company has no further rights to explore and salvage the Juno Beach site.
 
On June 18, 2013, Seafarer began litigation against Tulco Resources, LLC, in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court in and for Hillsborough County, Florida. Such suit was filed against Tulco based upon breach of contract, equitable relief and injunctive relief. Tulco and Seafarer had entered into contracts in March 2008, and later renewed under an amended agreement dated June 11, 2010. Such permit was committed to by Tulco to be an obligation and contractual duty to which they would be responsible for payment of all costs in order for the permit to be reissued. Such obligation is contained in the agreement of March 2008, which was renewed in the June 2010 agreements between Seafarer and Tulco. Tulco made the commitment to be responsible for payments of all necessary costs for the gaining of the new permit. Tulco never performed on such obligation, and Seafarer, during the period of approximately March 2008 through April 2012, had endeavored and even had to commence a lawsuit to gain such permit which was awarded in April 2012. Seafarer alleges in their complaint the expenditure of large amounts of shares and monies for financing and for delays due to Tulco’s non-performance. Seafarer seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for the award of all rights held by Tulco to Seafarer. As of March 24, 2014, Seafarer, through Counsel with the assistance of a licensed investigator, established there was no party or individual to be served from Tulco due to the death of the former Manager, and having no other legal person or entity to serve, has established that it will seek the entry of a default judgment, and final judgment for award of all rights to such site for contractual and other rights held by Tulco.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
Recovery Permit with Florida Division of Historical Resources

The Company and Tulco received a 1A-31 Recovery Permit from the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The Recovery Permit is active through April 25, 2014. The Permit authorizes Seafarer to dig and recover artifacts from the designated site at Juno Beach, Florida. It will be necessary for the Company to obtain a renewal to the Recovery Permit for the Juno Beach shipwreck site in order to continue to perform exploration and recovery work at the site after April 25, 2014. As of the date of these financial statements, the Company has not received a renewal permit to continue recovery operations at the Juno Beach site.

Exploration Permit with Florida Division of Historical Resources

On November 2, 2012, the Company received a three year 1A-31 Exploration Permit from the Division of Historical Resources for an area identified off of Lantana Beach, Florida. Under the permit, the Company can begin remote sensing of the site including magnetometer and side scan sonar as necessary, underwater recording of exposed target information using photo, video, measuring tapes and temporary datum points, develop a research plan to test selected target areas that appear to represent historic shipwreck material once the remote sensing has been completed and the data analyzed. The Company and any associated personnel and contractors must adhere to a number of requirements and conditions that are outlined in the permit. If the work authorized under the Exploration Permit confirms the presence of a historical shipwreck then a request for a recovery permit will be made.
 
Certain Other Agreements

On January 8, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO to join the Company’s Board of Directors. Under the  agreement, the Director agreed to provide various services to the Company including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect for one year and may be terminated by either the Company or the Director by providing written notice to the other party. The agreement also terminates automatically upon the death, resignation or removal of the Director.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Director 4,000,000 restricted shares of its common stock at a future date and to negotiate future compensation on a year-by-year basis. The Company also agreed to reimburse the Director for pre approved expenses.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
In January of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to join the Company’s advisory council. Under the advisory council agreements the advisor agreed to provide various advisory services to the Company, including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business, and providing such other advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time. The term of each of the advisory council agreements is for one year. In consideration for the performance of the advisory services, the Company agreed to issue the advisor an aggregate total of 900,000 restricted shares of its common stock. According to the agreement the shares vest at a rate of 75,000 per month during the term of the agreement.  If the advisory council agreements are terminated prior to the expiration of the one year terms, then each of the advisors has agreed to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of their shares that have not vested. Under the advisory council agreements, the Company has agreed to reimburse the advisors for pre approved expenses. All fees paid to the advisor during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

In February of 2013, the Company issued 900,000 shares of its restricted common stock to a consultant for assistance with administrative and compliance services relating to the Company’s permitting and ongoing reporting of its historic shipwreck exploration operation to the State of Florida. The 900,000 restricted shares are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

In February of 2013, the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of its restricted common stock to a consultant for technical accounting and financial reporting services. The 3,000,000 restricted shares are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

In March of 2013, the Company issued a total of 4,500,000 shares of its restricted common stock to an individual.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
F-24

SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
In April of 2013, the Company and a consultant mutually amended an agreement they had entered into in August of 2011 under which the consultant agreed to provide services and advice to the Company on site work as deemed necessary for the job, directing, mapping, charting for the Company in relation to the specific shipwreck project under the direction of the Company’s President. Under the original terms of the consulting agreement the Company agreed to pay the consultant $10,000 per month after receiving an approved salvage permit with the State of Florida for the shipwreck site that the consultant agreed to make known to the Company. Under the amended agreement the Company agreed to pay the consultant $5,000 per month instead of $10,000. In addition to the cash fee the company also issued the consultant 5,500,000 restricted shares of its common stock as consideration for the services. All of the other terms of the original consulting agreement remain in effect. All fees paid to the consultant during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.
 
In April of 2013, the Company entered into an independent contractor agreement with a limited liability company to provide various archeological and historic research consulting services to the Company, including researching historic shipwreck sites, identifying artifacts, advising the Company in regards to proper archeological guidelines for exploring and salvaging shipwrecks, teaching classes pertaining to proper archeological procedures and the proper way to recover artifacts and to perform other consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time. The term of each of the consulting agreements is open ended and may be terminated by either party upon request. In consideration for the performance of the consulting services, the Company agreed to issue the consultant a total of 2,000,000 restricted shares of its common stock. Additionally, the Company agreed to pay the consultant $3,500 per month in shares of the Company’s restricted common stock. Under the consulting agreement, the Company has agreed to reimburse the advisors for preapproved expenses. In August of 2013, the Company and the consultant agreed to amend the original agreement so that the agreement reflects that the Company will pay the consultant a minimum of $4,000 per month in shares of its restricted common stock. The Company also agreed to pay expenses,  including travel, lodging, meals and entertainment and other out of pocket expenses, for archaeological research of historic shipwrecks and the attendance of the consultant at events related to historical shipwrecks and the archaeology, exploration, and recovery of historical shipwrecks. 
 
In April of 2013, the Company entered into a legal services agreement with an individual under which the individual agreed to act as the Company’s legal representative, counselor and agent with regards to media projects that the Company undertakes, including movies and television. The Company agreed to issue the legal consultant 200,000 shares of its restricted common stock in exchange for the services. The term of the agreement is for one year. During the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013, the Company had issued the consultant 200,000 shares of its restricted common stock which is included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

In May of 2013, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of its restricted common stock to one of its attorneys as payment for legal services rendered. The 4,000,000 shares are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.
 
 
 
 
F-25

SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
In June of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to join the Company’s advisory council. Under the advisory council agreements the advisor agreed to provide various advisory services to the Company, including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business, and providing such other advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time. The term of each of the advisory council agreements is for one year. In consideration for the performance of the advisory services, the Company agreed to issue the advisor an aggregate total of 240,000 restricted shares of its common stock. According to the agreement, the shares vest at a rate of 20,000 per month during the term of the agreement.  If the advisory council agreements are terminated prior to the expiration of the one year terms, then each of the advisors has agreed to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of their shares that have not vested. Under the advisory council agreements, the Company has agreed to reimburse the advisors for preapproved expenses.

In July of 2013, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with an individual who was a former officer and director of the Company prior to its reverse merger in 2008. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the individual agreed to cancel 2,250,000 shares of the Company restricted common stock and the Company agreed to dismiss a potential legal action and not pursue any further claims against the individual. The agreement also allowed the individual to sell 3,557,333 of the Company’s common stock that had been issued to him prior to the reverse merger in 2008. The individual agreed that he would only sell 500,000 shares per week. The 2,250,000 shares that were returned to the Company were cancelled.
 
In August of 2013, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a corporation to provide corporate planning, strategy negotiations, and researching statutory requirements for shipwreck salvage at the federal, state and international levels, research and analyze historical data and background data, develop a corporate communications strategy, and provide strategic planning and operational support services on a project basis. The Company agreed to pay the consultant a fee of 100,000 shares of its restricted stock for performance of the services.   The Company also agreed to pay some expenses that the consultant may incur while providing the services, however the Company must authorize any such expenses prior to the consultant incurring them. The Company considered the fee earned by the consultant during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013 and an expense of $1,500 has been included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the period. 
 
In August of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to join the Company’s advisory council. Under the advisory council agreements the advisor agreed to provide various advisory services to the Company, including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business, and providing such other advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time. The term of each of the advisory council agreements is for one year. In consideration for the performance of the advisory services, the Company agreed to issue the advisor an aggregate total of 360,000 restricted shares of its common stock. According to the agreement, the shares vest at a rate of 30,000 per month during the term of the agreement.  If the advisory council agreements are terminated prior to the expiration of the one year terms, then each of the advisors has agreed to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of their shares that have not vested. Under the advisory council agreements, the Company has agreed to reimburse the advisors for preapproved expenses.
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
In August of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO to continue serving as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Under the  agreement, the Director agreed to provide various services to the Company including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect for one year and may be terminated by either the Company or the Director by providing written notice to the other party. The agreement also terminates automatically upon the death, resignation or removal of the Director.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Director 1,500,000 restricted shares of its common stock at the execution of the agreement and to negotiate future compensation on a year-by-year basis. The Company also agreed to reimburse the Director for preapproved expenses. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had issued the related party Director 1,500,000 shares of its restricted common stock pursuant to the agreement. The 1,500,000 shares are included as an expense in the amount of $26,250 in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

On various dates during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued a total of 1,025,000 shares to five independent contractor consultants as additional compensation to the cash fees they were being paid. 925,000 shares were issued for services related to its operations, primarily its shipwreck exploration and recovery operations and 100,000 shares were issued for various administrative and clerical services. The Company issued the shares to the consultants in order to more fairly compensate the consultant and show appreciation for the consultant’s services and as an inducement for the consultant to continue to provide services to the Company. The 1,025,000 shares are included as an expense in the amount of $24,450 in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
In October of 2013, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with an individual who was previously provided legal services to the Company. The Company and the individual agreed that the individual should have received 2,500,000 shares for legal services that the individual had previously provided to the Company. Due to an administrative oversight the individual did not provide an invoice for the services indicating that the shares were owed to him. Upon further investigation and discussion with the individual, management believes that the individual had a reasonable basis to believe that the shares were owed to him and as such it would be in the Company’s best interest to settle the matter by issuing the shares. The 2,500,000 shares were valued at $50,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of issuance and are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.
 
In October of 2013, the Company re-entered into an agreement with an individual who was previously a member of the Company’s Board of Directors to continue as a member of the Company’s advisory council. Under the advisory council agreements the advisor agreed to provide various advisory services to the Company, including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business, and providing such other advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time. The term of each of the advisory council agreements is for one year. In consideration for the performance of the advisory services, the Company agreed to issue the advisor an aggregate total of 500,000 restricted shares of its common stock valued at $10,500. According to the agreement the shares vest at a rate of 41,667 per month during the term of the agreement.  If the advisory council agreements are terminated prior to the expiration of the one year terms, then each of the advisors has agreed to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of their shares that have not vested. Under the advisory council agreements, the Company has agreed to reimburse the advisors for preapproved expenses. The shares that vested during 2013 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

In November of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to join the Company’s advisory council. Under the advisory council agreements the advisor agreed to provide various advisory services to the Company, including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business, and providing such other advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time. The term of each of the advisory council agreements is for one year. In consideration for the performance of the advisory services, the Company agreed to issue the advisor an aggregate total of 500,000 restricted shares of its common stock valued at $10,750. According to the agreement the shares vest at a rate of 41,667 per month during the term of the agreement.   If the advisory council agreements are terminated prior to the expiration of the one year terms, then each of the advisors has agreed to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of their shares that have not vested. Under the advisory council agreements, the Company has agreed to reimburse the advisors for preapproved expenses.

 
 
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NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
In December of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to join the Company’s advisory council. Under the advisory council agreements the advisor agreed to provide various advisory services to the Company, including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business, and providing such other advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time. The term of each of the advisory council agreements is for one year. In consideration for the performance of the advisory services, the Company agreed to issue the advisor an aggregate total of 300,000 restricted shares of its common stock valued at $4,500. According to the agreement the shares vest at a rate of 25,000 per month during the term of the agreement.   If the advisory council agreements are terminated prior to the expiration of the one year terms, then each of the advisors has agreed to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of their shares that have not vested. Under the advisory council agreements, the Company has agreed to reimburse the advisors for preapproved expenses.

In December of 2013, the Company issued 500,000 shares of its restricted common stock to one of its independent contract divers as a bonus for that individual obtaining his commercial boat captain’s license. The shares were also issued in order to induce the independent contractor to continue to provide services to the Company under the same terms and conditions. Management believes that the independent contractor obtaining the captain’s license will benefit the Company. The 500,000 shares were valued at $7,700 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of issuance and are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

The Company has an ongoing consulting agreement to pay a limited liability company controlled by its former Chief Financial Officer a minimum of $5,000 per month for providing ongoing financial reporting and corporate financial consulting and services, business planning, strategic planning and corporate advisory services including making strategic recommendations regarding both the short term and the long term objectives of the Company’s business, providing analysis of proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating potential alternative courses of action, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, and assistance with accounting.  The consultant is also authorized to write checks on behalf of the Company and to pay for Company related expenses using a Company issued debit card. The consultant reports directly to the CEO. The Company also agreed to pay additional compensation to the consultant in the form of cash and/or restricted stock to be awarded solely at the Company’s discretion to show appreciation for the consultant’s willingness to spend additional time and effort rendering services to the Company, to provide services to the Company at below market cash compensation rates and as an incentive and an inducement to continue to provide services to the Company as well as a partial bonus for the outstanding service provided by the consultant. In addition to the cash fees paid to the consultant during the twelve month periods ending December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013 the Company paid the consultant a total of 13,000,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock in 2011, 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock in 2012, and 2,000,000 share of its restricted stock in 2013.   The Company also agreed to reimburse the consultant for certain expenses. The agreement is verbal and may be terminated by the Company or the consultant at any time. All fees paid to the consultant, including any payments of restricted stock, during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statements.

 
 
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NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
The Company has an ongoing verbal agreement with a limited liability company that is controlled by a person who is related to the Company’s CEO to pay the related party consultant $3,000 per month to provide general business consulting, industry research, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise management with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, perform background research including background checks and provide investigative information on individuals and companies and acting as an administrative specialist to perform various administrative duties and clerical services including reviewing the Company’s agreements and books and records. The consultant provides the services under the direction and supervision of the Company’s CEO. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company paid the related party consultant fees of $26,400. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid the related party consultant fees of $32,300. During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company also paid the consultant a fee of 600,000 shares of its restricted common stock with a market value at the time of issuance of $9,600 in order to more fairly compensate the consultant and show appreciation for the consultant’s services and as an inducement for the consultant to continue to provide services at such rates. All fees paid to the related party consultant during the year ended December 31, 2013 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the period.
 
The Company has an ongoing agreement with a limited liability company that is owned and controlled by a person who is related to the Company’s CEO to provide stock transfer agency services. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid the related party transfer agency fees of $4,864.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 10 – MATERIAL AGREEMENTS, continued
 
All fees paid to the related party consultant during the year ended December 31, 2013 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the year. At December 31, 2013, the Company owed the related party limited liability company $8,625 for transfer agency services rendered and legal fees relating to a lawsuit against the transfer agent arising from its relationship with the Company. The stock transfer agreement between the related party limited liability company and the Company states that the Company will pay the legal fees incurred by the stock transfer agency related to lawsuits or legal proceedings against the transfer agency that arise as a result of the services that the transfer agency provides to the Company. In August 2013the Company entered into a separate debt settlement agreement with the related party vendor to settle a total of $5,730 of outstanding debt related to legal fees incurred by the related party vendor due to a lawsuit against the Company in which suit the related party vendor was also named as a defendant due to its position as the Company’s stock transfer agency. The Company issued 458,462 shares of its common stock to this vendor as satisfaction for the outstanding debt. The agreement between the Company and the vendor stipulated that should the transfer agency realize less than $5,730 from the sale of the stock, then the consultant is entitled to receive up to an additional 400,000 shares of common stock or a cash payment until the balance is paid in full. During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company has issued the related party limited liability company a total of 1,964,296 shares of its common stock to settle a total of $18,482 of debt related to legal fees incurred by the related party limited liability company as a result of a lawsuit involving the Company where the limited liability was also named as a defendant due to its business relationship with the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company issued the related party limited liability company a total of 6,641,583 shares of its common stock to settle a total of $19,261 of debt related to legal fees incurred by the related party limited liability company as a result of a lawsuit involving the Company where the limited liability company was also named as a defendant due to its business relationship with the Company. All fees paid to the related party consultant during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the period.
 
NOTE 11 – DIVISON OF ARTIFACTS AND TREASURE

Under the Exploration Agreement with Tulco that was renewed on June 8, 2010, the Company is required to split any artifacts or treasure that it successfully recovers from the Juno Beach Shipwreck site with the FLDHR and Tulco. Tulco and the Company, assuming that the FLDHR’s portion will be 20%, have agreed to the following division of artifacts and treasure:

20% to the FLDHR
40% to Tulco
40% to the Company

More specifically, the FLDHR has the right to select up to 20% of the total value of recovered artifacts and treasure for the State's museum collection. After the FLDHR has selected those artifacts and treasure that it feels will complement its collection, then the Company and Tulco will split the remaining artifacts and treasure equally.

 
 
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 11 – DIVISON OF ARTIFACTS AND TREASURE, continued
 
In addition to the division of artifacts with the FLDHR and Tulco, the Company has entered into agreements where it may be required to pay additional percentages of its net share of any artifacts that it recovers at the Juno Beach Shipwreck site:

 
The Company may elect to pay its divers or other personnel involved in the search for artifacts by giving them a percentage of the artifacts that they locate after a division of artifacts takes place with the FLDHR and Tulco. At the present time, the Company does not have any written agreements to pay any of its dive personnel a net percentage of any recovered artifacts; however, the Company reserves the right to do so in the future.
 
 
The Company has become aware that an individual has made a claim that he has a legally valid and binding agreement with Tulco to receive a percentage of any artifacts recovered from the Juno Beach Shipwreck. The individual has purportedly claimed that his agreement with Tulco was executed several years prior to the Company and Tulco entering into the Exploration Agreement in March 2007. The Company has not been able to verify the legal standing of this claim. If this alleged agreement exists and is legally valid and binding, or if there are other agreements that have a valid, legal claim on the Juno Beach Shipwreck site, then such consequences may have a material adverse effect on the Company and its prospects.
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 12 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Since December 11, 2009, the Company, has been involved in a lawsuit where it was named as a Defendant, along with its CEO and transfer agent in Case Number 09-CA-030763, filed in the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, Florida. The lawsuit was brought in the name of 31 individuals and 1 corporation. The lawsuit alleges that the Company, its CEO, and its transfer agent wrongfully refused to remove the restrictive legend from certain shares of the Company’s common stock that are collectively owned by the plaintiffs, which prevented the plaintiffs from selling or transferring their shares of the Company’s common stock. The plaintiffs allege that they have lost approximately $1,041,000 as of the date of the lawsuit. Such lawsuit continued to a hearing of the Plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment against the Defendants including Seafarer, which was heard on September 1, 2011 and denied by the Court. Litigation of the matter has continued and the Company has presented evidence and arguments of law that the shares were distributed from their original recipient, Micah Eldred, in an illegal sale to another corporate entity. The Company further contends in its pleadings that such shares were then illegally purchased back by Eldred, then distributed in a manner by Eldred to others including the 31 other Plaintiffs to avoid reporting requirements under the Securities Act and as Eldred had a duty to report as a principal of a brokerage. The actions by Eldred, as pled by the Corporation, is that on or about October 8, 2008,  Eldred  gifted  most  of the  34,700,000   shares  to certain  friends,   family,  and  employees   (i.e.,  the  Plaintiffs   named  in this  Complaint),   and  kept ownership  of 4,140,000  shares. On September 11, 2013, the Parties attended a voluntary mediation, which ended in an impasse. Some discovery had progressed to the point that Seafarer had, on September 25, 2013, filed a Motion to File Counterclaims and Third-Party Complaint (“Motion for Leave to File Counterclaim”) along with a proposed Counterclaim.  The proposed Counterclaim names as defendants the Plaintiffs in the Lawsuit, as well as non-parties Spartan Securities Group, Ltd., (“Spartan Securities”) and Am- Asia Consulting (“Am-Asia”) (collectively the “Proposed Counterclaim Defendants”).  Neither Spartan Securities nor Am-Asia has yet been joined or served with any process in the Lawsuit. The allegations in the proposed Counterclaim arise from the same transaction or occurrence that gave rise to the Lawsuit.  Specifically, the proposed Counterclaim alleges that the Plaintiffs including Eldred violated and conspired to violate securities laws, specifically Rule 10b-5 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act, 15 U.S.C. § 78j, and Fla. Stat. § 517.301, in connection with the activities which form the basis of Plaintiffs’ claims in the Lawsuit.  Included in the proposed counterclaim was an allegation of conspiracy between Eldred and Sean Murphy for the publication of false information which Seafarer sued Murphy for and received a judgment for libel against Murphy on April 1, 2011 for $5,080,000. Thus the counterclaim was proposed and filed as a proposed claim against the Plaintiffs: Micah Eldred, Michael J. Daniels, Carl Dilley, Heather Dilley, James Eldred, Mary R. Eldred, Michole Eldred, Nathan Eldred, Toni A. Eldred, Diane J. Harrison, Ioulia Hess, Olessia  Kritskaia,  Anna Krokhina, George Lindner, Elizabeth Lizzano, Karen Lizzano, Robert Lizzano, Abby Lord, Jillian Mally, Ekaterina Messinger, Susan Miller, Michael Mona, Matthew J. Presy, Oksana Savchenko, Vanessa A. Verbosh, Alan Wolper, Sarah Wolper, and Christine Zitman. On October 18, 2013, the Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Removal to Federal Court in the Tampa Division of the United States District Court, citing the allegation that such lawsuit should be moved to Federal Court based upon the Defendants proposed counterclaims of Federal law. The pleading for removal contained the allegation by the Plaintiffs that they had the consent of all the listed Plaintiffs to remove the matter to Federal Court. On November 4, 2013, Seafarer filed a Motion to Remand back to State Court in the Federal Court, citing legal argument and the undisputed facts that removal to Federal Court was improper as having no basis in law, and asking for attorneys’ fees from the Plaintiffs for such removal. On November 7, 2013, Judge James Moody of the United States District Court entered an Order granting the Remand Motion of Seafarer, finding that “Plaintiffs removed the case based on their assumption that the counterclaim would establish federal jurisdiction. Plaintiffs’ removal is patently without merit.” Judge Moody further held “Plaintiffs’ removal had no basis under the law or facts. Simply put, the removal was not objectively reasonable.”   Accordingly, the Court Ordered the case sent back to State Court and that the Federal Court would award Defendants [Seafarer] a reasonable amount of attorney’s fees and costs.” Seafarer collected such attorney’s fees through counsel. Such case was remanded to the Circuit Court in Hillsborough County, where Seafarer had the motion to file the Counterclaims and Third Party Claims heard and an Order Granting the filing and service of such claims was made by Circuit Judge Paul Huey on December 13, 2013. Seafarer filed such complaint and served such Counterclaim Defendants and Third Party Defendants during the months of December 2013 and January 2014. Such complaint included claims by Seafarer for damages including punitive damages against the Plaintiffs for their actions, which is alleged to have materially damaged the Corporation and its shareholders. In early October 2013, counsel for Seafarer was contacted by counsel representing the listed Plaintiff, CADEF: The Childhood Autism Foundation (CADEF), as to their being named in the lawsuit as Plaintiffs in the State Court action and the litigation being done in their name. Pursuant to those discussions, on November 5, 2013, Seafarer, Kyle Kennedy (individually), Cleartrust LLC and CADEF entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release from Litigation. CADEF agreed to surrender all rights to the 1,000,000 shares in its name, as well as causing dismissal of any such claims against the Seafarer, Kennedy and Cleartrust that had been brought in their name in the lawsuit. Specifically, CADEF agreed: “CADEF agrees that the following matters of fact exist based upon the knowledge of its Board of Directors and Principals: A) The Board of Directors of CADEF had no knowledge of the share certificate ever being issued for its benefit or the existence of such share certificate until recently in the month of October 2013 when such shares were sent to them. B) The Board of Directors of CADEF never authorized the filing of the lawsuit cited above or to be a party to such. C) Because of the above in B) CADEF’s Board of Directors was never advised of any settlement offer being made by the Defendants nor of the mediation held on September 11, 2013. On approximately October 30, 2013 CADEF delivered such 1,000,000 shares to counsel for Seafarer. Management believes that this is a pattern of activity by the Plaintiff.  Such litigation is now pending a motion to dismiss by the Counterclaim Defendants, as well as the Third Party Defendants, which motion is set for hearing in March 2014. Management and counsel of Seafarer stand by the legal argument that there no longer exists any legal basis under the Securities Act for such shares to ever have their legend removed. It is the position of Seafarer that due to the actions involved with such shares, they are tainted and should be ordered to be cancelled. Seafarer intends to continuously pursue this defense and the counterclaims and third party claims on behalf of the Corporation and its shareholders.
 
 
 
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NOTE 12 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, continued

On February 24, 2011, the Company was named as defendants in Case Number 11000393CC filed in the Circuit Court of Martin County, Florida, by a limited liability company. The limited liability company is claimed that the Company owed $12,064, plus court costs. On February 21, 2013, both parties settled the matter with neither party making any admission of liability. Such settlement and dismissal was finalized and filed with no ongoing impact to the Company.

On March 2, 2010, the Company filed a complaint naming, Sean Murphy as a Defendant who formerly provided services as a captain, diver, and general laborer to the Company as a defendant in the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, Florida case number 10-CA-004674. The lawsuit contains numerous counts against the defendant, including civil theft, breach of contract, libel and negligence. On April 5, 2011, a six person jury in Hillsborough County, Florida found in favor of the Company and found that the Defendant was responsible for $5,080,000 in compensatory damages. In 2012, the Company attempted to schedule a trial for the punitive damages, but the Court cancelled the trial due to scheduling of priority cases. The Company is currently seeking final entry of not only the judgment, but will be exercising collection matters against the Defendant. The Company intends to pursue collection, no matter the ability of the Defendant to pay.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 12 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, continued
 
Seafarer Exploration Inc. currently has litigation pending in Pinellas County, the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Case No. 11-05539-Cl-19 naming as Defendants both an individual and a corporation controlled by the individual. The case is a collection case against the corporation for the balance of a promissory note due to the Company, and against the individual as a guarantor of the promissory note. The Defendants have filed an Answer in the nature of a general denial, certain affirmative defenses. Legal discovery is ongoing, and the pleadings are not otherwise currently “at-issue” to schedule the action for trial. There are currently no counterclaims or adverse liabilities of record in the above case as of the date of these financial statements.

On June 18, 2013, Seafarer began litigation against Tulco Resources, LLC, in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court in and for Hillsborough County, Florida. Such suit was filed for against Tulco based upon for breach of contract, equitable relief and injunctive relief. Tulco was the party holding the rights under a permit to a treasure cite at Juno Beach, Florida. Tulco and Seafarer had entered into contracts in March 2008, and later renewed under an amended agreement on June 11, 2010. Such permit was committed to by Tulco to be an obligation and contractual duty to which they would be responsible for payment of all costs in order for the permit to be reissued. Such obligation is contained in the agreement of March 2008 which was renewed in the June 2010 agreement between Seafarer and Tulco. Tulco made the commitment to be responsible for payments of all necessary costs for the gaining of the new permit. Tulco never performed on such obligation, and Seafarer during the period of approximately March 2008 and April 2012 had endeavored and even had to commence a lawsuit to gain such permit which was awarded in April 2012. Seafarer alleges in their complaint the expenditure of large amounts of shares and monies for financing and for delays due to Tulco’s non-performance. Seafarer seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief for the award of all rights held by Tulco to Seafarer.

NOTE 13 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In January of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $7,500 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before June 30, 2013. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.004 per share.

In January of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO to join the Company’s Board of Directors. Under the  agreement, the Director agreed to provide various services to the Company including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect for one year and may be terminated by either the Company or the Director by providing written notice to the other party. The agreement also terminates automatically upon the death, resignation or removal of the Director.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Director 4,000,000 restricted shares of its common stock at a future date and to negotiate future compensation on a year-by-year basis. The Company also agreed to reimburse the Director for preapproved expenses.
 
 
 
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NOTE 13 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, continued
 
In January of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO to join the Company’s Board of Directors. Under the  agreement, the Director agreed to provide various services to the Company including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect for one year and may be terminated by either the Company or the Director by providing written notice to the other party. The agreement also terminates automatically upon the death, resignation or removal of the Director.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Director 4,000,000 restricted shares of its common stock at a future date and to negotiate future compensation on a year-by-year basis. The Company also agreed to reimburse the Director for preapproved expenses.

In January 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $15,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before July 30, 2013. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.004 per share.

In February of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $10,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before August 7, 2013. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.005 per share.

In March of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $23,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before September 6, 2013. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.015 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2013 the note was converted into approximately 1.5 million shares of common stock.

In April of 2013, one of the Company’s promissory note holders agreed to assign a total of $10,000 of the principal balance of his note which had an original face value of $20,000 and which was in default due to non-payment of principal and interest, to an investor who is related to the Company’s CEO, pursuant to two wrap around agreements between note holder and the related party investor. Under the agreements the related party investor agreed to repay the related party note holder a portion of the principal balance which was $10,000. The investor elected to convert the $10,000 principal balance of the note into 2,120,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, continued
 
In June of 2013, an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO entered into a subscription agreement to purchase 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock at a price of $0.01 per share and the Company received proceeds of $15,000.
 
In July of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $15,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before December 19, 2013. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.015 per share.

In July of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $30,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before January 17, 2014. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.01 per share.

In July of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $10,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before January 26, 2014. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.01 per share.

In August of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO to continue serving as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Under the  agreement, the Director agreed to provide various services to the Company including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect for one year and may be terminated by either the Company or the Director by providing written notice to the other party. The agreement also terminates automatically upon the death, resignation or removal of the Director.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Director 1,500,000 restricted shares of its common stock at the execution of the agreement and to negotiate future compensation on a year-by-year basis. The Company also agreed to reimburse the Director for preapproved expenses. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had issued the related party Director 1,500,000 shares of its restricted common stock pursuant to the agreement. The 1,500,000 shares are included as an expense in the amount of $26,250 in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, continued
   
In August of 2013, one of the Company’s promissory note holders agreed to assign a total of $5,000 of the remaining principal balance of his note which had an original face value of $20,000 and which was in default due to non-payment of principal and interest, to an investor who is related to the Company’s CEO, pursuant to a wrap around agreement, between the note holder and the related party investor. Under the agreement, the related party investor agreed to repay the related party note holder a portion of the principal balance which was $5,000. The investor elected to convert the $5,000 principal balance of the note, plus accrued interest of $400 into a total of 1,080,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

In August of 2013, a related party shareholder provided the Company with emergency short term loan proceeds totaling $2,500. The Company repaid the related party shareholder the entire $2,500 balance prior to September 30, 2013. The Company did not pay any interest or fees to the related party shareholder for providing the short term loan.

In September of 2013, a convertible note holder who is related to the Company’s CEO elected to convert the note dated March 6, 2013 with a face value of $23,000 plus accrued interest of $690 into a total of 1,579,333 shares of the Company’s common stock.
 
The Company has an ongoing verbal agreement with a limited liability company that is controlled by a person who is related to the Company’s CEO to pay the related party consultant $3,000 per month to provide general business consulting, industry research, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise management with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, perform background research including background checks and provide investigative information on individuals and companies and acting as an administrative specialist to perform various administrative duties and clerical services including reviewing the Company’s agreements and books and records. The consultant provides the services under the direction and supervision of the Company’s CEO. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company paid the related party consultant fees of $26,400. During the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid the related party consultant fees of $32,300. During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company also paid the consultant a fee of 600,000 shares of its restricted common stock with a market value at the time of issuance of $9,600 in order to more fairly compensate the consultant and show appreciation for the consultant’s services and as an inducement for the consultant to continue to provide services at such rates. All fees paid to the related party consultant during the year ended December 31, 2013 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the period.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, continued
 
The Company has an ongoing agreement with a limited liability company that is owned and controlled by a person who is related to the Company’s CEO to provide stock transfer agency services. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid the related party transfer agency fees of $4,864.
 
All fees paid to the related party consultant are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the period. At December 31, 2013, the Company owed the related party limited liability company $8,625 for transfer agency services rendered and legal fees relating to a lawsuit against the transfer agent arising from its relationship with the Company. The stock transfer agreement between the related party limited liability company and the Company states that the Company will pay the legal fees incurred by the stock transfer agency related to lawsuits or legal proceedings against the transfer agency that arise as a result of the services that the transfer agency provides to the Company. In August 2013 the Company entered into a separate debt settlement agreement with the related party vendor to settle a total of $5,730 of outstanding debt related to legal fees incurred by the related party vendor due to a lawsuit against the Company in which suit the related party vendor was also named as a defendant due to its position as the Company’s stock transfer agency. The Company issued 458,462 shares of its common stock to this vendor as satisfaction for the outstanding debt. The agreement between the Company and the vendor stipulated that should the transfer agency realize less than $5,730 from the sale of the stock, then the consultant is entitled to receive up to an additional 400,000 shares of common stock or a cash payment until the balance is paid in full. During the year ended December 1, 2013 the Company has issued the related party limited liability company a total of 1,964,296 shares of its common stock to settle a total of $18,482 of debt related to legal fees incurred by the related party limited liability company as a result of a lawsuit involving the Company where the limited liability company was also named as a defendant due to its business relationship with the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company issued the related party limited liability company a total of 6,641,583 shares of its common stock to settle a total of $19,261 of debt related to legal fees incurred by the related party limited liability company as a result of a lawsuit involving the Company where the limited liability company was also named as a defendant due to its business relationship with the Company. All fees paid to the related party consultant during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the period.

In October of 2013, a related party shareholder provided the Company with emergency short term loan proceeds totaling $6,250. The Company repaid the related party shareholder the entire $6,250 balance prior to December 31, 2013. The Company did not pay any interest or fees to the related party shareholder for providing the short term loan.

In November of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $11,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before May 12, 2014. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.0125 per share.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, continued
 
At December 31, 2013 the following promissory notes and shareholder loans were outstanding to related parties:
 
A convertible note payable dated January 9, 2009, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $10,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum with interest payments to be paid monthly and is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.015 per share.  The convertible note payable was due on or before January 9, 2010 and is secured.  This convertible note payable is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.

A convertible note payable dated January 25, 2010, in the principal amount of $6,000 with a person who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before January 25, 2011. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.005 per share. This loan is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.
 
A note payable dated February 24, 2010, the principal amount of $7,500 with a corporation. The Company’s CEO is a director of the corporation and a former Director of the Company is an officer of the corporation. The loan is not secured and pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before February 24, 2011. This loan is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.

A convertible note payable dated January 18, 2012, in the amount of $50,000, with two individuals who are related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 8% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before July 18, 2012. The note is secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.004 per share. The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.

A convertible note payable dated January 7, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $7,500. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.004 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before June 30, 2013 and is not secured. The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.

A convertible note payable dated January 19, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $15,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.004 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before July 30, 2013 and is not secured.  The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 13 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, continued
 
A convertible note payable dated February 7, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $10,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.005 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before August 7, 2013 and is not secured.  The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.
 
A convertible note payable dated July 9, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $15,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.015 per share.  The convertible note payable was due on or before December 19, 2013 and is not secured.  The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.
 
A convertible note payable dated July 17, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $30,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.01 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before January 17, 2014 and is not secured.  

A convertible note payable dated July 26, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $10,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.01 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before January 26, 2014 and is not secured.  

A convertible note payable dated November 12, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $11,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.0125 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before May 12, 2014 and is not secured. 

NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

After the reporting date of December 31, 2013, the following matters occurred which the Company considers to be matters considered material for purposes of reporting.
 
 
 
 
 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, continued
 
On February 10, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company under the authority granted under Article V of the Articles of Incorporation, defined and created a new preferred series of shares from the 50,000,000 authorized preferred shares from the authorized preferred shares. Pursuant to Article V, the Board of Directors has the power to designate such shares and all powers and matters concerning such shares. Such share class shall be designated Preferred Class B. The preferred class was created for 60 Preferred Class B shares. Such shares each have a voting power equal to one percent of the outstanding shares issued at the time of any vote action as necessary for share votes under Florida law, with or without a shareholder meeting.  Such shares are non-convertible to common shares of the Company and are not considered as convertible under any accounting measure. Such shares shall only be held by the Board of Directors as a Corporate body, and shall not be placed into any individual name. Such shares were considered issued at the time of this resolution’s adoption, and do not require a stock certificate to exist, unless selected to do so by the Board for representational purposes only.  Such shares are considered for voting as a whole amount, and shall be voted for any matter by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Such shares shall not be divisible among the Board members, and shall be voted as a whole either for or against such a vote upon the vote of the majority of the Board of Directors. In the event that there is any vote taken which results in a tie of a vote of the Board of Directors, the vote of the Chairman of the Board shall control the voting of such shares. Such shares are not transferable except in the case of a change of control of the Corporation when such shares shall continue to be held by the Board of Directors. Such shares have the authority to vote for all matters that require a share vote under Florida law and the Articles of Incorporation.  Such filing became official with the State of Florida and effective February 18, 2014.

On February 11, 2014, the Board of Directors, pursuant to Section 607.0704, Florida Statutes, the Board of Directors, acting as shareholders and pursuant to their own resolution, voted to increase the authorized shares of the Corporation from 850,000,000 common shares to 950,000,000 common shares. Such filing became official with the State of Florida and effective February 18, 2014.
 
On March 1, 2014, Seafarer entered into a partnership and ownership with Marine Archaeology Partners, LLC, with the formation of Seafarer’s Quest, LLC. Such LLC was formed in the State of Florida for the purpose of permitting, exploration and recovery of artifacts from a designated area on the east coast of Florida. Such site area is from a defined, contracted area by a separate entity, which a portion of such site is designated from a previous contracted holding through the State of Florida. Under such agreement, Seafarer is responsible for costs of permitting, exploration and recovery, and is entitled to 60% of such artifact recovery. Seafarer has a 50% ownership, with designated management of the LLC coming from Seafarer. Further actions toward the permitting have been taken for such site.

The Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.  This convertible note payable dated March 17, 2014 has a face value of $40,000, bears interest at a rate of 8.0% per annum and is due and payable on March 17, 2015. The holder of the note is entitled, at its option, at any time after 180 days, and after full cash payment for the shares convertible hereunder, to convert all or any amount of the principal face amount of the note then outstanding into shares of the Company’s commons stock without restrictive legend of any nature, at a price for each share of common stock equal to 57% of the lowest closing bid price of the common stock as reported on the National Quotations Bureau OTCQB exchange which the Company’s shares are traded or any exchange upon which the common stock may be traded in the future, for the fifteen prior trading days including the day upon which a notice of conversion is received by the Company.  The conversion feature is subject to full-ratchet, anti-dilution protection if the Company sells shares or share-indexed financing instruments at less than the variable conversion price. Any amount of principal or interest on this note which is not paid when due, shall bear interest at a rate of 24% per annum. The note is secured and the note holder has substantial rights and protections regarding dilution if certain events, including a default, were to occur. The potential highly dilutive nature of this convertible note represents a very significant risk to the Company’s existing shareholders. Such dilution may result in a significant decrease in the trading price of the Company’s shares.


 
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

(a)  Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

Management’s Responsibility for Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over the Company’s financial reporting. The Company’s controls over financial reporting are designed under the supervision of the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act, as of December 31, 2013.    Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our financial disclosure controls and procedures were not effective so as to timely record, process, summarize and report financial information required to be included on our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports due to the Company’s limited internal resources and lack of ability to have multiple levels of transaction review.  However, as a result of our evaluation and review process, management believes that the financial statements and other information presented herewith are materially correct.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
As of December 31, 2013, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and based on the criteria for effective internal control described Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (as revised).  Based on our evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting  was not effective so as to timely record, process, summarize and report financial information required to be included on our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports due to the Company’s limited internal resources and lack of ability to have multiple levels of transaction review.  However, as a result of our evaluation and review process, management believes that the financial statements and other information presented herewith are materially correct.

The management including its Principal Executive Officer/Principal Financial Officer, does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures, or its internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all error and all fraud.  A control system no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.  Further, the design of the control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefit of controls must be considered relative to their costs.

 
 
 
 
 

 
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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures - continued
 
Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

The Company has limited resources and as a result, a material weakness in financial reporting currently exists, because of our limited resources and personnel, including those described below.

*
The Company has an insufficient quantity of dedicated resources and experienced personnel involved in reviewing and designing internal controls. As a result, a material misstatement of the interim and annual financial statements could occur and not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

*
We have not achieved the optimal level of segregation of duties relative to key financial reporting functions.
 
 *
We do not have an audit committee or an independent audit committee financial expert. While not being legally obligated to have an audit committee or independent audit committee financial expert, it is the managements view that to have audit committee, comprised of independent board members, and an independent audit committee financial expert is an important entity-level control over the Company's financial statements.
   
*
We have not achieved an optimal segregation of duties for executive officers of the Company.

A material weakness is a deficiency (within the meaning of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) auditing standard 5) or combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management has determined that a material weakness exists due to a lack of segregation of duties, resulting from the Company's limited resources and personnel.

Remediation Efforts to Address Deficiencies in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
As a result of these findings, management, upon obtaining sufficient capital and operations, intends to take practical, cost-effective steps in implementing internal controls, including the possible remedial measures set forth below.  As of December 31, 2013 we did not have sufficient capital and/or operations to implement any of the remedial measures described below.
 
*
Assessing the current duties of existing personnel and consultants, assigning additional duties to existing personnel and consultants, and, in a cost effective manner, potentially hiring additional personnel to assist with the preparation of the Company's financial statements to allow for proper segregation of duties, as well as additional resources for control documentation.

*
Assessing the duties of the existing officers of the Company and, in a cost effective manner, possibly promote or hire additional personnel to diversify duties and responsibilities of such executive officers.

*
Board to review and make recommendations to shareholders concerning the composition of the Board of Directors, with particular focus on issues of independence. The Board of Directors will consider nominating an audit committee and audit committee financial expert, which may or may not consist of independent members.

*
Interviewing and potentially hiring outside consultants that are experts in designing internal controls over financial reporting based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) (as revised).

This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

(b) Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The Company has not made any change in our internal control over financial reporting during the period ended December 31, 2013.

Item 9B. Other Information.

None.

 
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PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Name
Age
Position
Kyle Kennedy
53
President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board
Charles Branscumb
43
Director
Robert L. Kennedy
62
Director
 
Kyle Kennedy
President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board

In 2001, Kyle Kennedy co-founded Spartan Group Holdings, Inc., a group of companies offering security sales and trading and investment banking services. In 2003, Mr. Kennedy was also one of the founders of Island Stock Transfer, a securities transfer and processing company with whom he is still associated. Prior experience includes: August 1995 to Present – President of Kennedy and Associates, Business Consultants; March 1998 to December 1998 – Vice President Corporate Finance, Palm State Equities, Inc.; January 1999 to September 1999 – Vice President Investment Banking, 1st American Investment Banking; September 1999 to May 2000 – President and CEO, Nowtrade Corp. Mr. Kennedy is a senior financial executive, CEO, and President, with over 28 years experience in the brokerage business. He has held the following licenses: Series 3, 4, 7, 52, 63, 24 and 55. He created, built and co-managed over $400 million of assets in money management, with specific focus in equity analysis. Mr. Kennedy’s public company experience includes his position as Executive Vice President and ultimately, acting President, of a public holding company with four diverse operating entities. He performed the day to day operations of the company and management. He was directly responsible for the turnaround of this complex, diverse holding company and successfully developed and implemented a creditor workout plan, negotiating with over 100 creditors, collection agencies and attorneys.

Charles Branscum
Director

Mr. Branscum has spent most of his professional career working for Arkansas Steel Associates, LLC (“ASA”). Mr. Branscum is currently the rolling mill foreman for ASA.

Robert L. Kennedy

Dr.Robert L. “Rob” Kennedy is a Professor in the Office of Educational Development of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Prior to that, he was Clinical Professor and Chair of the Department of Nursing Science, and Director of the Scholarship and Research Center, all in the UAMS.  He has worked in the areas of evaluation, research, statistics, and technology in several universities, including the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Western Kentucky University, the University of Central Arkansas, and was an adjunct with the University of Central Michigan and the University of Memphis.  His Ph.D. was awarded from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in Higher Education with majors in Educational Psychology and Mathematical Statistics.  He has consulted with numerous school districts and businesses, done extensive research and documentation, and is a past-president of both the Mid-South Educational Research Foundation and the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA).  He maintains an active interest in MSERA, chairing the Publications Committee and presenting during annual meetings.  He also reviews for the organization's journal, Research in the Schools.

Family Relationships

Charles Branscum and Robert L. Kennedy are both related to Seafarer’s CEO, Kyle Kennedy.

Director Positions in Other Public Companies

No director holds any directorship in a company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of such Act. No director holds any directorship in a company registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Code of Conduct
 
As the Board of Directors only has three directors, no Audit or Strategy Committee has been established. The Company does not have a standing nominating committee or any committee performing a similar function. For the above reasons, the Company has not adopted a code of ethics although the Company intends to adopt a code of ethics.

The Company believes that its future success will depend on the abilities and continued service of its CEO, Kyle Kennedy, and some its consultants. If the Company were to lose the services of Mr. Kennedy it may be very likely that the Company would be severely harmed and its business adversely affected. The Company also has several key consultants who have been very instrumental in the growth and development of the Company, particularly in the areas of archeological research and diving operations, corporate financial consulting, strategic planning and corporate advisory services and the Company believes that it is very important to its long-term success to retain the services of these consultants.

 
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Item 11. Executive Compensation.
 
Officers Summary Compensation Table

Name and Principal Position
 
Period End
 
Salary
($)
 
Bonus ($)
   
Stock
Awards
($)
   
Option
Awards
($)
   
Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)
   
Non-qualified
Deferred Compensation Earnings
($)
   
All Other Compensation
($)
   
Total
($)
 
Kyle Kennedy (1)
 
12/31/13
   
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12/31/12
   
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12/31/11
   
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--
 

(1)
The Company does not pay a salary, bonus or provide any health benefits to Mr. Kennedy. The Company does not accrue any salary, stock based compensation, benefits or other compensation on behalf of Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy did not receive any stock based compensation during the years ended December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Mr. Kennedy is required to travel extensively on Company business as the Company’s dive operations are on the east coast of Florida and the Company’s headquarters are located on the west coast of Florida. The Company decided that it would be less expensive for Mr. Kennedy to use his personal vehicle than to lease him a car. In lieu of leasing a car for Mr. Kennedy to use for Company business, Mr. Kennedy uses his personal vehicle for Company business. The Company provides Mr. Kennedy with periodic expense advances and reimbursements, including travel reimbursements for mileage and fuel for the use of his personal vehicle for Company business and reimburses him for various other Company business related expenses. The Company also paid $3,890 in 2013, $5,490 in 2012 and $7,038 in 2011 for Mr. Kennedy’s cellular telephone, text, and wireless data plan.

Officer Compensation

All compensation paid to executives who were officers of the Company as of December 31, 2013, for the years ending December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, is reflected in the Officers Summary Compensation Table.

Directors Summary Compensation Table

Name and Principal Position
 
Period End
 
Salary
($)
 
Bonus ($)
   
Stock
Awards
($)
   
Option
Awards
($)
   
Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)
   
Non-qualified
Deferred Compensation Earnings
($)
   
All Other Compensation
($)
   
Total
($)
 
Kyle Kennedy (1)
 
12/31/13
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
   
12/31/12
   
--
         
--
                               
   
12/31/11
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
                                                       
Charles Branscum (2)
 
12/31/13
   
--
   
--
   
$26,250
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
$26,250
 
   
12/31/12
   
--
   
--
   
$18,900
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
$18,900
 
   
12/31/11
   
--
   
--
   
$40,000
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
$40,000
 
                                                       
Robert Kennedy
 
12/31/13
   
--
   
--
   
$26,000
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
$26,000
 
   
12/31/12
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
   
12/31/11
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
                                                       

(1)
During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not pay any Director’s fees to Mr. Kennedy.
(2)
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid a fee of 1,500,000 restricted shares of its common stock to Mr. Branscum, valued at $26,250, in exchange for his participation as a member of the Board of Directors. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company paid a fee of 3,000,000 restricted shares of its common stock to Mr. Branscum, valued at $18,900, in exchange for his participation as a member of the Board of Directors. During the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company paid a fee of 2,500,000 restricted shares of its common stock to Mr. Branscum, valued at $40,000, in exchange for his participation as a member of the Board of Directors.
(3)
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid a fee of 4,000,000 restricted shares of its common stock to Dr. Robert Kennedy, valued at $26,000, in exchange for his participation as a member of the Board of Directors.
   
 
 
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Item 11. Executive Compensation - continued
 
Director Compensation
 
The Company does not have a formal compensation plan in place for its directors. All compensation paid to directors who were directors of the Company during the year ended December 31, 2013 and for the years ending December 31, 2012 and 2011 is reflected in the Directors Summary Compensation Table.

Employment Agreements
 
None.
 
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
 
The following tables set forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our capital stock as of the date hereof by (i) each person whom we know to beneficially own more than five percent (5%) of any class of our common stock, (ii) each of our directors, (iii) each of the executive officers and (iv) all our directors and executive officers as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, each of the persons listed below has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned.
 
Our total authorized capital stock consists of 950,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share. As of April 7, 2014, there were 866,769,978 shares of our common stock outstanding, all of which were fully paid, non-assessable and entitled to vote. Each share of our common stock entitles its holder to one vote on each matter submitted to our stockholders.

This table reflects shares that were issued and outstanding as of April 7, 2014.

           
Percentage
   
           
Of Common
   
           
Shares
   
     
Shares of Common Stock
   
Beneficially
   
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1)
   
Beneficially Owned
   
Owned (2)
   
Kyle Kennedy – President, CEO and Chairman of the Board
   
  35,500,000 (3)
   
 4.10%
   
Charles Branscum – Director
   
   7,000,000
   
 0.81%
   
All directors and officers as a group (2 persons)
   
52,140,267
   
6.04%
   
Credo Argentarius, LLC
   
   35,500,000 (3)
   
4.10%
   
Robert L. Kennedy
   
9,840,267
   
1.14%
   
   
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each person listed below is c/o Seafarer Exploration Corp, 14497 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 209-N, Tampa, Florida  33618.
(2)
Percentages are based on 866,769,978 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at April 7, 2014.
(3)
For the purposes of this table, the share amounts being shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Kennedy include:  35,500,000 shares legally owned by Credo Argentarius, LLC (“Credo”), an entity controlled by  Mr. Kennedy’s wife. This statement shall not be construed as an admission that Mr. Kennedy is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the beneficial owner of any of the securities set forth in the preceding sentence.
 
 
 
 
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

In January of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $7,500 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest was due on or before June 30, 2013. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.004 per share.

In January of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO to join the Company’s Board of Directors. Under the  agreement, the Director agreed to provide various services to the Company including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect for one year and may be terminated by either the Company or the Director by providing written notice to the other party. The agreement also terminates automatically upon the death, resignation or removal of the Director.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Director 4,000,000 restricted shares of its common stock at a future date and to negotiate future compensation on a year-by-year basis. The Company also agreed to reimburse the Director for pre approved expenses.

In January of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $15,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before July 30, 2013. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.004 per share.

In February of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $10,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before August 7, 2013. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.005 per share.

In March of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $23,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan paid interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before September 6, 2013. In September of 2013 the note holder elected to convert the note dated March 6, 2013 with a face value of $23,000 plus accrued interest of $690 into a total of 1,579,333 shares of the Company’s common stock.

In April of 2013, one of the Company’s promissory note holders agreed to assign a total of $10,000 of the principal balance of his note which had an original face value of $20,000 and which was in default due to non-payment of principal and interest, to an investor who is related to the Company’s CEO, pursuant to two wrap around agreements between note holder and the related party investor. Under the agreements the related party investor agreed to repay the related party note holder a portion of the principal balance which was $10,000. The investor elected to convert the $10,000 principal balance of the note into 2,120,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

In June of 2013, an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO entered into a subscription agreement to purchase 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock at a price of $0.01 per share and the Company received proceeds of $15,000.

In July of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $15,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before December 19, 2013. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.015 per share.

In July of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $30,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before January 17, 2014. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.01 per share.

In July of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $10,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before January 26, 2014. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.01 per share.

In August of 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO to continue serving as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Under the  agreement, the Director agreed to provide various services to the Company including making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Company’s Board of Directors with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations, identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company, evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect for one year and may be terminated by either the Company or the Director by providing written notice to the other party. The agreement also terminates automatically upon the death, resignation or removal of the Director.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Director 1,500,000 restricted shares of its common stock at the execution of the agreement and to negotiate future compensation on a year-by-year basis. The Company also agreed to reimburse the Director for pre approved expenses. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had issued the related party Director 1,500,000 shares of its restricted common stock pursuant to the agreement. The 1,500,000 shares are included as an expense in the amount of $26,250 in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

 
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. - continued
 
In August of 2013, one of the Company’s promissory note holders agreed to assign a total of $5,000 of the remaining principal balance of his note which had an original face value of $20,000 and which was in default due to non-payment of principal and interest, to an investor who is related to the Company’s CEO, pursuant to a wrap around agreement between the note holder and the related party investor. Under the agreement, the related party investor agreed to repay the related party note holder a portion of the principal balance which was $5,000. The investor elected to convert the $5,000 principal balance of the note plus accrued interest of $400 into a total of 1,080,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

In August of 2013, a related party shareholder provided the Company with emergency short term loan proceeds totaling $2,500. The Company repaid the related party shareholder the entire $2,500 balance prior to December 31, 2013. The Company did not pay any interest or fees to the related party shareholder for providing the short term loan.
 
The Company has an ongoing verbal agreement with a limited liability company that is controlled by a person who is related to the Company’s CEO to pay the related party consultant $3,000 per month to provide general business consulting, industry research, monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise management with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis, commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action, perform background research including background checks and provide investigative information on individuals and companies and acting as an administrative specialist to perform various administrative duties and clerical services including reviewing the Company’s agreements and books and records. The consultant provides the services under the direction and supervision of the Company’s CEO. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company paid the related party consultant fees of $26,400. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid the related party consultant fees of $32,300. During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company also paid the consultant a fee of 600,000 shares of its restricted common stock with a market value at the time of issuance of $9,600 in order to more fairly compensate the consultant and show appreciation for the consultant’s services and as an inducement for the consultant to continue to provide services at such rates. All fees paid to the related party consultant during the year ended December 31, 2013 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the period.
 
The Company has an ongoing agreement with a limited liability company that is owned and controlled by a person who is related to the Company’s CEO to provide stock transfer agency services. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid the related party transfer agency fees of $4,864. All fees paid to the related party consultant during the year ended December 31, 2013 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the period. At December 31, 2013, the Company owed the related party limited liability company $8,625 for transfer agency services rendered and legal fees relating to a lawsuit against the transfer agent arising from its relationship with the Company. The stock transfer agreement between the related party limited liability company and the Company states that the Company will pay the legal fees incurred by the stock transfer agency related to lawsuits or legal proceedings against the transfer agency that arise as a result of the services that the transfer agency provides to the Company. In August 2013 the Company entered into a separate debt settlement agreement with the related party vendor to settle a total of $5,730 of outstanding debt related to legal fees incurred by the related party vendor due to a lawsuit against the Company in which suit the related party vendor was also named as a defendant due to its position as the Company’s stock transfer agency. The Company issued 458,462 shares of its common stock to this vendor as satisfaction for the outstanding debt. The agreement between the Company and the vendor stipulated that should the transfer agency realize less than $5,730 from the sale of the stock, then the consultant is entitled to receive up to an additional 400,000 shares of common stock or a cash payment until the balance is paid in full. During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company has issued the related party limited liability company a total of 1,964,296 shares of its common stock to settle a total of $18,482 of debt related to legal fees incurred by the related party limited liability company as a result of a lawsuit involving the Company where the limited liability company was also named as a defendant due to its business relationship with the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company issued the related party limited liability company a total of 6,641,583 shares of its common stock to settle a total of $19,261 of debt related to legal fees incurred by the related party limited liability company as a result of a lawsuit involving the Company where the limited liability company was also named as a defendant due to its business relationship with the Company. All fees paid to the related party consultant during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement for the period.
 
In October of 2013, a related party shareholder provided the Company with emergency short term loan proceeds totaling $6,250. The Company repaid the related party shareholder the entire $6,250 balance prior to December 31, 2013.
 
The Company did not pay any interest or fees to the related party shareholder for providing the short term loan.

In November of 2013, the Company entered into a convertible loan agreement in the amount of $11,000 with an individual who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before May 12, 2014. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.0125 per share.
 
 
 
 
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. - continued
 
At December 31, 2013 the following promissory notes and shareholder loans were outstanding to related parties:
 
A convertible note payable dated January 9, 2009, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $10,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum with interest payment to be paid monthly and is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.015 per share.  The convertible note payable was due on or before January 9, 2010 and is secured.  This convertible note payable is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.

A convertible note payable dated January 25, 2010, in the principal amount of $6,000 with a person who is related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest are due on or before January 25, 2011. The note is not secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.005 per share. This loan is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.
 
A note payable dated February 24, 2010, the principal amount of $7,500 with a corporation. The Company’s CEO is a director of the corporation and a former Director of the Company is an officer of the corporation. The loan is not secured and pays interest at a rate of 6% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before February 24, 2011. This loan is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.

A convertible note payable dated January 18, 2012, in the amount of $50,000, with two individuals who are related to the Company’s CEO. This loan pays interest at a rate of 8% per annum and the principle and accrued interest were due on or before July 18, 2012. The note is secured and is convertible at the lender’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock at a rate of $0.004 per share. The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.

A convertible note payable dated January 7, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $7,500. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.004 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before June 30, 2013 and is not secured. The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.
 
A convertible note payable dated January 19, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $15,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.004 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before July 30, 2013 and is not secured.  The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.
 
A convertible note payable dated February 7, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $10,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.005 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before August 7, 2013 and is not secured.  The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.
 
A convertible note payable dated July 9, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $15,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.015 per share.  The convertible note payable was due on or before December 19, 2013 and is not secured.  The note is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.

A convertible note payable dated July 17, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $30,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.01 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before January 17, 2014 and is not secured. 
 
A convertible note payable dated July 26, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $10,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.01 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before January 26, 2014 and is not secured.  

A convertible note payable dated November 12, 2013, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $11,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum with accrued interest to be paid at the time that the principal balance is repaid or the note is converted into shares of the Company’s common stock. The note is convertible at the note holder’s option into the Company’s common stock at $0.0125 per share.  The convertible note payable is due on or before May 12, 2014 and is not secured.  
 
 
 
 
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Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
 
Audit Related Fees
 
For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company paid $29,500 and $35,750 respectively, in fees for professional services rendered for the audit and review of our financial statements.
 
Tax Fees
 
For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company paid $0 in fees for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.
 
All Other Fees
 
The Company did not incur any other fees related to services rendered by our principal accountant for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 
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  PART IV
 
Item 15. Exhibits
 
(2)
Plan of Acquisition, Reorganization, Arrangement, Liquidation or Succession
   
2.1
Form of Share Exchange Agreement dated June 4, 2008 by and among Organetix, Inc., Seafarer Exploration, Inc. and each of the shareholders of Seafarer Exploration incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 10, 2008.
   
(3)
Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
   
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Organetix, Inc. incorporated by reference to Organetix, Inc.’s Schedule 14C Definitive Information Statement filed with the Commission on May 6, 2008.
   
3.2
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to merge Seafarer Exploration Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company into the Company with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.  Pursuant to the Certificate of Amendment, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation were amended to change its name from Organetix, Inc. to Seafarer Exploration Corp. dated July 17, 2008, incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 24, 2008.
   
(10)
Material Contracts
   
10.1
Agreement by and between Tulco Resources, Ltd., and Seafarer Exploration, Inc. dated February 2007, incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 8, 2010.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
10.9
   
10.10
   
10.11
   
10.12
   
10.13
   
10.14
   
10.15
   
10.16
   
10.17
   
10.18
   
10.19
   
 
 
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Item 15. Exhibits - continued
 
   
   
99.1 Temporary Hardship Exemption. Filed with this Form 10-K.
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document*
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema*
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase*
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase*
   
 101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase*
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*
 
** To be furnished by amendment per Temporary Hardship Exemption under Regulation S-T.
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
     
     
Date: April 14, 2014
By:
/s/ Kyle Kennedy
   
Kyle Kennedy
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board
(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 
Date: April 14, 2014
By:
/s/ Charles Branscum
   
Charles Branscum, Director

 
Date: April 14, 2014
By:
/s/ Robert L. Kennedy
   
Robert L. Kennedy, Director

 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.2
 
Board of Director Agreement
 
December 31, 2012
 
Dr. Robert L. Kennedy Arkansas
 
Dear Rob:
 
On behalf of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the "Company"), I am very pleased to offer you a position on the Company's Board of Directors.
 
As a member of the Company's Board of Directors, you will be invited to attend Board of Director meetings, either in person or on the telephone. In addition, your name and biography may appear on the Company's website and corporate identity materials. Your service as a member of the Board of Directors will be subject to the Company's Board of Directors Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, to which you agree by your signature below (the "Terms").
 
On behalf of the Company, I am excited about you serving as a member of the Board of Directors and look forward to your continued input and guidance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Seafarer Exploration C p
 
 /s/ Kyle Kennedy

Kyle Kennedy
Chief Executive Offcer and Chairman of the Board of Directors
 
I agree to and accept the position as a member of Seafarer Exploration Corp.'s Board of Directors' and agree to be bound by all of the Terms and Conditions as contained in Exhibit A.
 
 
/s/ Dr. Robert L. Kennedy

Dr. Robert L. Kennedy

 
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Board of Director Agreement
 
Exhibit A
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
1.
Term. The term ("Term") of this Board of Directors Agreement (the Agreement") shall commence on December 5, 2012 (the "Effective Date") and be in full force and effect until terminated according to Paragraph 8.
 
2.
Appointment to the Board of Directors. The Company hereby appoints and retains Dr. Robert L. Kennedy (the "Director"), on a non-exclusive basis, during the Term to serve as a member of its Board of Directors.
 
3.
Services. The Director, as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, shall use his best efforts to provide the Services (the "Services") to the Board which shall include providing services required of a director under the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as both may be amended from time, to time and under the General Corporation Law of Delaware, the federal securities laws and other state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable. The Director will also provide the following Services:
 
 
a.
making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company;
 
 
b.
monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Board with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis;
 
 
c.
commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action;
 
 
d.
making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations;
 
 
e.
identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company;
 
 
f.
evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business; and
 
 
g.
providing such other Directory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time.
 
4.
Consideration. In consideration of the performance of the Services as a member of the Company's Board of Directors for a period of one year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue4,000,000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to the Director. The Shares will be issued upon the execution of this Agreement. The Company and the Director will negotiate future compensation on a year-by-year basis

 
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Board of Director Agreement
 
 
5.
Disclosures of Director. During the Term, the Director shall:
 
 
a.
disclose to the Company all of his interests in any transaction or agreement contemplated by the Company or any matter which may taint the Director's objectivity when performing his role as an Director hereunder;
 
 
b.
inform the Company of any business opportunities made available to the Director as a result of the Director's involvement with the Company or otherwise through the performance of the Services; and
 
 
c.
not serve as an Director, or consent to an appointment as a member of the board of directors or management team, accept employment from or perform consulting services for any company which competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company.
 
6.
Warranties of the Director. The Director warrants that
 
 
a.
no other party has exclusive rights to his services in the specific areas described and that the Director is in no way compromising any rights or trust between any other party and the Director or creating a conflict of interest;
 
 
b.
no other agreement will be entered into that will create a conflict of interest with this agreement;
 
 
c.
he will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, including Sections 10 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
d.
he will not, without obtaining the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly engage or prepare to engage in any activity in competition with the Company or establish a business in competition with the Company.
 
7.
Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Director for all approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Directory Services. Out-of-pocket expenses may include travel (including meals, gas, mileage, and lodging), presentation materials, miscellaneous fees, etc. The Company must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance.
 
 
 
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Board of Director Agreement
 
 
8.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Director or upon his resignation or removal from, or failure to win election or reelection to, the Company's Board of Directors. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the Director agrees to return any materials transferred to the Director under this Agreement except as may be necessary to fulfill any outstanding obligations hereunder. The Director agrees that the Company has the right of injunctive relief to enforce this provision. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Director of his continuing obligation under this Agreement with respect to confidentiality of proprietary information.
 
9.
Independent Contractor. Director's relationship with the Company will at all times be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. The Director will not be deemed an employee of the Company for purposes of employee benefits, income tax, withholding, F.I.C.A. taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise; The Director shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Company's behalf and the Director will have no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
 
10.
Non-disclosure of Confidential Information.
 
 
a.
Agreement Not to Disclose. Director agrees not to use any Confidential Information (as defined below) disclosed to Director by the Company for Director's own use or for any purpose other than to carry out discussions concerning, and the undertaking of, the Services. Director shall not disclose or permit disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties other than other members of the Company's Directory Council. Director agrees to take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the Company in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized under this Agreement to have any such information. Director further agrees to notify the Company in writing of any actual or suspected misuse, misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Company's Confidential Information which may come to Director's attention.
 
 
b.
Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information, technical data or know-how (whether disclosed before or after the date of this Agreement), including, but not limited to, information relating to business and product or service plans, financial projections, customer lists, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, human resources, shipwreck maps, patents, patent applications, computer object or source code, research, inventions, processes, designs, drawings, engineering, marketing or finance to be confidential or proprietary or which information would, under the circumstances, appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information does not include information, technical data or know-how which: (i) is in the possession of Director at the time of disclosure, as shown by Director's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; or (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature, not as a direct or indirect result of any improper inaction or action of Director.

 
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Board of Director Agreement
 
 
 
c.
Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, Director shall not have liability to the Company with regard to any Confidential Information of the Company which Director can prove (i) is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Company, or (ii) is disclosed pursuant to the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body; provided, however, that Director shall provide prompt notice of such court order or requirement to the Company to enable the Company to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
 
 
d.
The Director specifically acknowledges that the Company is a publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SFRX. The Director has received or may receive in the future material non public information from the Company. In terms of receiving material non public information from the Company, the Director is subject all to securities laws applicable to insider trading. Moreover, the Director agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any material non public information of the Company except as approved in writing by the CEO. The Director further agrees that he will use any material non public information that he receives from the Company for lawful purposes only.
 
11.
No Rights Granted. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any rights under any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Company, nor shall this Agreement grant Director any rights in or to the Company's Confidential Information, except the limited right to use the Confidential Information in connection with the Services.
 
12.
No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Director for any consequential damages claimed by any other party as a result of representations made by the Director with respect to the Company which are different from any to those made in writing by the Company. Furthermore, except for the maintenance of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable to the other for delay in any performance, or for failure to render any performance under this agreement when such delay or failure is caused by Government regulations (whether or not valid), fire, strike, differences with workmen, illness of employees, flood, accident, or any other cause or causes beyond reasonable control of such delinquent party.
 
13.
Assignment of Inventions. To the extent that, in the course of performing the Services, Director jointly or solely conceives, develops, or reduces to practice any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, Director hereby agrees to assign all rights, titles and interest to such inventions to the Company.

 
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Board of Director Agreement
 
14.
No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.
 
15.
Partial Invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.
 
16.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
17.
Advice of Counsel. Each Party Acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, such Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of independent legal counsel, and has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
 
18.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.3
 

 
AGREEMENT TO LOCATE ARTIFACTS
 
This AGREEMENT TO LOCATE ARTIFACTS (the "Agreement") dated January 17, 2013 (the "Effective Date"), is entered into by and between Seafarer Exploration, Corp. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively referred to herein as "Seafarer" or the "Company") with its chief executive offices located at 14497 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 209-N, Tampa. Florida, 33618 and Aqua Survey, Inc. ("Aqua Survey") with a mailing address of 469 Point Breeze Rd Flemington, NJ 08822.
 
WHEREAS, Aqua Survey and Seafarer mutually desire that Aqua Survey will attempt to locate previously undiscovered and undocumented non-ferrous artifacts on behalf of Seafarer .
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, Aqua Survey and Seafarer hereby agree as follows:
 
1.
Term . The term ("Term') of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and be in full force and effect until April 24, 2013 (the "Termination Date") unless terminated according to Paragraph 9.
 
2.
Services. Aqua Survey agrees to use it's hest efforts to locate non-ferrous artifacts utilizing its electromagnetic survey technology on behalf of Seafarer (the "Services"). Aqua Survey agrees to provide all equipment and accessories necessary for the performance of the Services. Aqua Survey acknowledges and agrees their status during the performance of this Agreement shall be that of an independent contractor. Aqua Survey represents and warrants to Seafarer that he possesses the skill. experience, diver certifications, licenses (if required by applicable law) of the venues where Aqua Survey will be performing the Services, and equipment necessary to perform the Services contemplated by this Agreement. Aqua Survey agrees to perform the Services with reasonable care and diligence and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Aqua Survey agrees to indemnify and forever hold harmless Seafarer against any expense, costs or payments of any kind. Seafarer has all appropriate permits to do the survey work and agrees to provide a copy of such permit to Aqua Survey. Seafarer, at its earliest convenience, will dig and identify Aqua Survey's targets.
 
3.
Recovery Fee. Seafarer will pay Aqua Survey a fee of 400,000 shares of its restricted common stock, divided per the following: Two hundred thousand shares upon execution of this agreement and two hundred thousand shares upon confirmation of any non-ferrous artifacts. In order for Aqua Survey to be eligible to receive the Fee all of the following conditions must be met:
 
 
a)
Aqua Survey must provide Seafarer with the coordinates of the non-ferrous artifacts that it locates;
 
4.
Expenses. Aqua Survey shall be solely responsible for all of his own expenses in conjunction with providing the Services under this Agreement.
 
5.
Ownership of Media Rights. Aqua Survey agrees that all ancillary media rights, including but not limited to: publicity, movies, video, television, literary, and replica rights with respect to any shipwreck located by Aqua Survey under this Agreement will be the exclusive property of Seafarer. Upon successful discovery of non-ferrous artifacts, Seafarer will announce publicly at their expense, the results and endorse Aqua Survey, and such information will be shared equally.
 
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6.
Confidentiality and Non-Djsclosure.
 
 
a)
Aqua Survey agrees that it will hold in confidence and not disclose to any third parties any material non-public information received from Seafarer, except as approved in writing by the CEO of Seafarer.
 
 
b)
Aqua Survey agrees it will use the non-public information that it receives from Seafarer for lawful purposes only and Aqua Survey is aware of and will obey all securities laws pertaining to insider trading. Aqua Survey will not directly or indirectly communicate or post, or cause any third party to communicate or post, in any public forum including but not limited to print media, radio, television, or Internet websites any of the Confidential Information or any derogatory, negative or defamatory comments about Seafarer or any of Seafarer's past or present officers, directors, agents, or representatives.
 
7.
Compliance with Archeological Gudelines. Aqua Survey agrees to comply with the Florida Archeological Guidelines while performing the Services.
 
8
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual written consent of Aqua Survey and Seafarer. Upon termination of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement which by their nature have continuing effect shall survive in effect and continue in effect and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties, their legal representatives, successors, heirs and assigns.
 
9.
Authority. Aqua Survey shall not have any right, power, or authority to create any obligation, express or implied, or make any representations on behalf of Seafarer except as Aqua Survey may he expressly authorized by Seafarer in advance in a writing by Seafarer and then only to the extent of such authorization.
 
10.
Independent Contractor. At all times during the Term of this Agreement Aqua Survey is acting as an independent contractor and is not an officer, employee, partner, or authorized agent of Seafarer. As an independent contractor Aqua Survey will retain sole and exclusive control of the manner in which these Services are to be performed. As an independent contractor no taxes will be withheld from Aqua Survey's Fee by Seafarer. Aqua Survey will be solely responsible for any and all state, local and/or federal tax obligations. Aqua Survey agrees to hold Seafarer harmless for any expenses, liabilities or obligations of any type concerning taxes or insurance. This Agreement does not create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, joint venture, agency or other such relationship between Seafarer and Aqua Survey.
 
11.
Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given hereirader shall be in writing or emailed or shall he mailed or otherwise delivered in person at the addre$s of such Party set forth above or to  such other address, as the Party shall have furnished in writing to the other Party.
 
12.
No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.
 
13.
Partial invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.

 
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14.
Headings. The headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a substantive part of this Agreement .
 
15.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida.
 
16.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.

Agreed  to and Accepted;
 
 
Ken Hayes
 
By:/s/ Ken Hayes

Ken Hayes
President
Aqua Survey, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:/s/ Kyle Kennedy  

Name: Kyle Kennedy
Title: Chief Executive Office
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.4
 
 
Advisor Council Agreement
 
January 28, 2013
 
Matthew B. Milstead 14402 William Carr Lane Centreville, VA 20120
 
Dear Mr. Milstead:
 
On behalf of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the "Company"), I am very pleased to offer you a position on the Company's Advisory Council.
 
As a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, you will be invited to attend Advisory Council meetings, either in person or on the telephone. In addition, your name and biography may appear on the Company's website and corporate identity materials. Your service as an Advisor of the Advisory Council will be subject to the Company's Advisory Council Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, to which you agree by your signature below (the "Terms").
 
On behalf of the Company, I am excited about you serving as an Advisor of the Advisory Council and look forward to your continued input and guidance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy  

Kyle Kennedy  
Exertive Officer and Chairman of the Advisory Council
 
 
I agree to and accept the position as a Advisor of Seafarer Exploration Corp.'s Advisory Council' and agree to be bound by all of the Terms and Conditions as contained in Exhibit A.
 
/s/ Mathew B.Milstead

Mathew B.Milstead

 
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Advisor Council Agreement
 
Exhibit A
 
ADWISOR COUNCIL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
1. Term. The term ("Term") of this Advisory Council Agreement (the Agreement") shall commence on January 28, 2013 (the "Effective Date") and be in full force and effect until terminated according to Paragraph 8.
 
2. Appointment to the Advisory Council. The Company hereby appoints and retains Matthew B. Milstead   (the "Advisor"), on a non-exclusive basis, during the Term to serve as a Advisor of its Advisory Council. In providing the Advisory Services, the Advisor will have an Advisory role only and report directly to and take direction from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Under no circumstances will the Advisor perform any functions of the Board.
 
3. Advisory Services. The Advisor, as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, shall use his best efforts to provide the Services (the "Services") to the Board which shall include:
 
 
a.
making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company;
 
 
b.
monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Board with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis;
 
 
c.
commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action;
 
 
d.
making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations;
 
 
e.
identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company;
 
 
f.
evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business; and
 
 
g.
providing such other Advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time.
 
4. Consideration. In consideration of the performance of the Services as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council for a period of one year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue 900,000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to the Advisor. The shares will vest at a rate of 75, 000 per month during the term. In the event that this agreement is terminated for any reason prior to the Termination Date, the Advisor agrees to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of the Shares that have not vested. The Shares will be issued upon the execution of this Agreement.
 
5. Disclosures of Advisor. During the Term, the Advisor shall:
 
 
a. 
disclose to the Company all of his interests in any transaction or agreement contemplated by the Company or any matter which may taint the Advisor's objectivity when performing his role as an Advisor hereunder;
 
 
b. 
inform the Company of any business opportunities made available to the Advisor as a result of the Advisor's involvement with the Company or otherwise through the performance of the Services; and
 
 

 
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Advisor Council Agreement
 
 
c. 
not serve as an Advisor, or consent to an appointment as a Advisor of the Advisory Council or management team, accept employment from or perform consulting services for any company which competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company.
 
6. Warranties of the Advisor. The Advisor warrants that
 
 
a.
no other party has exclusive rights to his services in the specific areas described and that the Advisor is in no way compromising any rights or trust between any other party and the Advisor or creating a conflict of interest;
 
 
b.
no other agreement will be entered into that will create a conflict of interest with this agreement;
 
 
c.
he will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, including Sections 10 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
d.
he will not, without obtaining the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly engage or prepare to engage in any activity in competition with the Company or establish a business in competition with the Company.
 
7. Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Advisor for all approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Advisory Services. Out-of-pocket expenses may include travel (including meals, gas, mileage, and lodging), presentation materials, miscellaneous fees, etc. The Company must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance in writing.
 
8. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Advisor or upon his resignation or removal from, or failure to win election or reelection to, the Company's Advisory Council. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the Advisor agrees to return any materials transferred to the Advisor under this Agreement except as may be necessary to fulfill any outstanding obligations hereunder. The Advisor agrees that the Company has the right of injunctive relief to enforce this provision. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Advisor of his continuing obligation under this Agreement with respect to confidentiality of proprietary information.
 
9. Independent Contractor. Advisor's relationship with the Company will at all times be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. The Advisor will not be deemed an employee of the Company for purposes of employee benefits, income tax, withholding, F.I.C.A. taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise; The Advisor shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Company's behalf and the Advisor will have no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
 
10. Non-disclosure of Confidential I nformation.
 
 
a.
Agreement Not to Disclose. Advisor agrees not to use any Confidential Information (as defined below) disclosed to Advisor by the Company for Advisor's own use or for any purpose other than to carry out discussions concerning, and the undertaking of, the Services. Advisor shall not disclose or permit disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties other than other Advisors of the Company's Advisory Council. Advisor agrees to take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the Company in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized under this Agreement to have any such information. Advisor further agrees to notify the Company in writing of any actual or suspected misuse, misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Company's Confidential Information which may come to Advisor's attention.

 
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Advisor Council Agreement
 
 
b.
Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information, technical data or know-how (whether disclosed before or after the date of this Agreement), including, but not limited to, information relating to business and product or service plans, financial projections, customer lists, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, human resources, shipwreck maps, patents, patent applications, computer object or source code, research, inventions, processes, designs, drawings, engineering, marketing or finance to be confidential or proprietary or which information would, under the circumstances, appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information does not include information, technical data or know-how which: (i) is in the possession of Advisor at the time of disclosure, as shown by Advisor's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; or (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature, not as a direct or indirect result of any improper inaction or action of Advisor.
 
 
c.
        Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, Advisor shall not have liability to the Company with regard to any Confidential Information of the Company which Advisor can prove (i) is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Company, or (ii) is disclosed pursuant to the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body; provided, however, that Advisor shall provide prompt notice of such court order or requirement to the Company to enable the Company to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
 
 
d.
       The Advisor specifically acknowledges that the Company is a publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SFRX. The Advisor has received or may receive in the future material non public information from the Company. In terms of receiving material non public information from the Company, the Advisor is subject all to securities laws applicable to insider trading. Moreover, the Advisor agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any material non public information of the Company except as approved in writing by the CEO. The Advisor further agrees that he will use any material non public information that he receives from the Company for lawful purposes only.
 
11.    No Rights Granted. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any rights under any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Company, nor shall this Agreement grant Advisor any rights in or to the Company's Confidential Information, except the limited right to use the Confidential Information in connection with the Advisory Services.
 
12. No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Advisor for any consequential damages claimed by any other party as a result of representations made by the Advisor with respect to the Company which are different from any to those made in writing by the Company. Furthermore, except for the maintenance of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable to the other for delay in any performance, or for failure to render any performance under this agreement when such delay or failure is caused by Government regulations (whether or not valid), fire, strike, differences with workmen, illness of employees, flood, accident, or any other cause or causes beyond reasonable control of such delinquent party.
 
13. No Liability for Acts of the Company. The Advisor shall not be liable for any act of the Company or any of its directors, officers, consultants or employees.
 
14. Assignment of Inventions. To the extent that, in the course of performing the Services, Advisor jointly or solely conceives, develops, or reduces to practice any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, Advisor hereby agrees to assign all rights, titles and interest to such inventions to the Company.
 
15.    No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.
 
 
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Advisor Council Agreement
 
16. Partial Invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.
 
17. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
18. Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature. A signed facsimile or photocopy of this Agreement shall be treated as an original, and shall be deemed to be as binding, valid, genuine, and authentic as an originally signed agreement for all purposes, including all matters of evidence and the "best evidence" rule.
 
19. Advice of Counsel. Each Party Acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, such Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of independent legal counsel, and has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
 
20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.5
 
 
Advisor Council Agreement
 
January 30th, 2013
 
Tom Soeder
1413 Mayesville Way
The Villages, FL 32162
 
Dear Tom Soeder:
 
On behalf of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the "Company"), I am very pleased to offer you a position on the Company's Advisory Council.
 
As an Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, you will be invited to attend Advisory Council meetings, either in person or on the telephone. In addition, your name and biography may appear on the Company's website and corporate identity materials. Your service as an Advisor of the Advisory Council will be subject to the Company's Advisory Council Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, to which you agree by your signature below (the "Terms").
 
On behalf of the Company, 1 am excited about you serving as an Advisor of the Advisory Council and look forward to your continued input and guidance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy  

Kyle Kennedy
Chief Executive officer and Chairman of the Advisory Council
 
1 agree to and accept the position as an Advisor of Seafarer Exploration Corp.'s Advisory Council' and agree to be bound by all of the Terms and Conditions as contained in Exhibit A.
 
 
/s/ Tom Soeder

Tom Soeder
31 Jan 2013
 
 
 
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Advisor Council Agreement
 
Exhibit A
 
ADVVISOR COUNCIL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
1. Term. The term ("Term") of this Advisory Council Agreement (the Agreement") shall commence on January  30 th , 2013 (the "Effective Date") and be in full force and effect until terminated according to Paragraph 8.
 
2. Appointment to the Advisory Council. The Company hereby appoints and retains Toni Soeder (the "Advisor"), on a non-exclusive basis, during the Term to serve as a Advisor of its Advisory Council, In providing the Advisory Services, the Advisor will have an Advisory role only and report directly to and take direction from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Under no circumstances will the Advisor perform any functions of the Board.
 
3. Advisory Services. The Advisor, as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, shall use his best efforts provide the Services (the "Services") to the Board which shall include:
 
 
a.
making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company;
 
 
b.
monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Board with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis;
 
 
c.
commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action;
 
 
d.
making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations;
 
 
e.
identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company;
 
 
f.
evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business; and
 
 
g.
providing such other Advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time.
 
4. Consideration. In consideration of the performance of the Services as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council for a period of one year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue 900,000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to the Advisor. The shares will vest at a rate of 75, 000 per month during the term. In the event that this agreement is terminated for any reason prior to the Termination Date, the Advisor agrees to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of the Shares that have not vested. The Shares will be issued upon the execution of this Agreement.
 
5. Disclosures of Advisor. During the Term, the Advisor shall:
 
 
a.
disclose to the Company all of his interests in any transaction or agreement contemplated by the Company or any matter which may taint the Advisor's objectivity when performing his role as an Advisor hereunder;
 
 
b.
inform the Company of any business opportunities made available to the Advisor as a result of the Advisor's involvement with the Company or otherwise through the performance of the Services; and

 
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c.
not serve as an Advisor, or consent to an appointment as a Advisor of the Advisory Council or management team, accept employment from or perform consulting services for any company which competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company.
 
6. Warranties of the Advisor. The Advisor warrants that
 
 
a.
no other party has exclusive rights to his services in the specific areas described and that the Advisor is in no way compromising any rights or trust between any other party and the Advisor or creating a conflict of interest;
 
 
b.
no other agreement will be entered into that will create a conflict of interest with this agreement;
 
 
c.
he will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, including Sections 10 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
d.
he will not, without obtaining the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly engage or prepare to engage in any activity in competition with the Company or establish a business in competition with the Company.
 
7. Expenses . The Company shall reimburse the Advisor for all approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Advisory Services. Out-of-pocket expenses may include travel (including meals, gas, mileage, and lodging), presentation materials, miscellaneous fees, etc. The Company must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance in writing.
 
8. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Advisor or upon his resignation or removal from, or failure to win election or reelection to, the Company's Advisory Council. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the Advisor agrees to return any materials transferred to the Advisor under this Agreement except as may be necessary to fulfill any outstanding obligations hereunder. The Advisor agrees that the Company has the right of injunctive relief to enforce this provision. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Advisor of his continuing obligation under this Agreement with respect to confidentiality of proprietary information.
 
9. Independent Contractor. Advisor's relationship with the Company will at all times be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. The Advisor will not be deemed an employee of the Company for purposes of employee benefits, income tax, withholding, F.1.C.A. taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise; The Advisor shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Company's behalf and the Advisor will have no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
 
10. Non-disclosure of Confidential Information.
 
 
a.
Agreement Not to Disclose. Advisor agrees not to use any Confidential Information (as defined below) disclosed to Advisor by the Company for Advisor's own use or for any purpose other than to carry out discussions concerning, and the undertaking of, the Services. Advisor shall not disclose or permit disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties other than other Advisors of the Company's Advisory Council. Advisor agrees to take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the Company in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized under this Agreement to have any such information. Advisor further agrees to notify the Company in writing of any actual or suspected misuse, misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Company's Confidential Information which may come to Advisor's attention.

 
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b.
Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information, technical data or know-how (whether disclosed before or after the date of this Agreement), including, but not limited to, information relating to business and product or service plans, financial projections, customer lists, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, human resources, shipwreck maps, patents, patent applications, computer object or source code, research, inventions, processes, designs, drawings, engineering, marketing or finance to be confidential or proprietary or which information would, under the circumstances, appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information does not include information, technical data or know-how which: (i) is in the possession of Advisor at the time of disclosure, as shown by Advisor's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; or (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature, not as a direct or indirect result of any improper inaction or action of Advisor.
 
 
c.
Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, Advisor shall not have liability to the Company with regard to any Confidential Information of the Company which Advisor can prove (i) is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Company, or (ii) is disclosed pursuant to the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body; provided, however, that Advisor shall provide prompt notice of such court order or requirement to the Company to enable the Company to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
 
 
d.
The Advisor specifically acknowledges that the Company is a publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SFRX. The Advisor has received or may receive in the future material non public information from the Company. In terms of receiving material non public information from the Company, the Advisor is subject all to securities laws applicable to insider trading. Moreover, the Advisor agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any material non public information of the Company except as approved in writing by the CEO. The Advisor further agrees that he will use any material non public information that he receives from the Company for lawful purposes only
 
11.    No Rights Granted. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any rights under any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Company, nor shall this Agreement grant Advisor any rights in or to the Company's Confidential Information, except the limited right to use the Confidential Information in connection with the Advisory Services.
 
12.    No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Advisor for any consequential damages claimed by any other party as a result of representations made by the Advisor with respect to the Company which are different from any to those made in writing by the Company. Furthermore, except for the maintenance of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable to the other for delay in any performance, or for failure to render any performance under this agreement when such delay or failure is caused by Government regulations (whether or not valid), fire, strike, differences with workmen, illness of employees, flood, accident, or any other cause or causes beyond reasonable control of such delinquent party.
 
13. No Liability for Acts of the Company. The Advisor shall not be liable for any act of the Company or any of its directors, officers, consultants or employees.
 
14.    Assignment of Inventions. To the extent that, in the course of performing the Services, Advisor jointly or solely conceives, develops, or reduces to practice any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, Advisor hereby agrees to assign all rights, titles and interest to such inventions to the Company_
 
15.    No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.
 
 
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16.   Partial Invalidity . If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.
 
17.   Governing Law . This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida
 
18.   Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature. A signed facsimile or photocopy of this Agreement shall be treated as an original, and shall be deemed to be as binding, valid, genuine, and authentic as an originally signed agreement for all purposes, including all matters of evidence and the "best evidence" rule.
 
19.    Advice of Counsel. Each Party Acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, such Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of independent legal counsel, and has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
 
20.     Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.6
 
PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL & TRADE SECRET
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
 
Parties: Seafarer Exploration Corp. ("Seafarer") and, Rea [gland Treasure Quest, ("HTQ").
 
Purpose:
 
I.     The main purpose of this Term Sheet is for Seafarer and HTQ, ("collectively Parties") to define the terms and conditions under which the Parties are willing to agree in order to create the basis for a mutually acceptable definitive agreement.
 
2.     Seafarer has represented that it has experience and knowledge regarding the exploration and salvage of historical shipwrecks. HTQ has represented that is has extensive information regarding a historic shipwreck located off of Brevard County, Florida.
 
3.      Seafarer and HTQ desire to enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement ("The Agreement") in accordance with Publication 937 of the US Internal Revenue Service. The Independent relationship between the Parties shall be limited to the performance of the work, services, and obligations in connection with this Agreement. Seafarer, as an Independent Contractor, shall be responsible for all of its tasks, methods, schedules, and their own means of performing the work. This Agreement does not create a partnership, or joint venture, or any fiduciary responsibility to the other Party, nor does it create or require any ongoing or continuing relationship or commitment among the Parties, beyond that relationship specifically created by this Agreement. Nothing contained herein is intended in any manner to limit the Parties in the conduct of their respective businesses or activities, in the making of other agreements or contracts, or in the performance of their other work not related to this Agreement.
 
4.     The services to be rendered under this agreement include services that are normal to the exploration and salvage of a historic shipwreck including exploration, dig and identify, research and establish historical province, salvage, recover and conserve, artifacts and archaeological material from abandoned and lost Shipwreck Site(s), (the "Shipwreck Site(s)")..

 
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5.       Area E-1 55 is located within a twenty (20) square nautical mile area, more or less, off of Brevard Co. Fl.
 
6.      Existing Permits and Contracts: Area El 55 is described in detail in FL Bureau of Archaeological Research (FBAR) Contract No. E-1 55 held by HTQ for over the last decade. HTQ also has been granted US Army Corps of Engineers (ALOE) Salvage Permit, FL Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Salvage and Sub-bottom Permit. Copies of these Permits and Contracts have been provided to Seafarer. All of the US Army and FDEP Permits and Contracts referenced in Paragraph 6 are current with the FBAR Contract currently pending extension.
 
7.     These Permits and Contracts shall be incorporated herein by reference and true copies shall be attached to this Agreement. Copies of all current Contracts and Permits shall be kept aboard all vessels while on site, and a sign shall be displayed with E-155 in large letters while the vessels are on site. Seafarer and HTQ will use their best efforts to comply with any and all requirements of the Permits and Contracts.
 
8.     Seafarer will provide an overall updated detailed project schedule and work plan prepared by Seafarer and agreed by both Parties in advance on a monthly, written or verbal basis. Both Parties will jointly review the status and progress each month.
 
Structure :
 
9.      This Agreement may be modified in writing, reviewed and mutually agreed to by both Parties. This Agreement shall become effective on the date when fully executed.
 
10.   The Agreement will be the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior understanding, correspondence or Agreements, oral or written, among the Parties.
 
11.    No change, amendment or modification of this Agreement, shall be valid or binding upon the Parties, unless it is in writing and duly executed in advance by the Parties.

 
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Permitting:
 
12.     Seafarer will assist HTQ and will obtain and be responsible for obtaining a current Dig and Identify Contract with the FBAR to update into the requisite salvage Permits and/or salvage Contract in substantially the same terms as any prior FBAR salvage Contract as has been issued to Seafarer.
 
13 .    Seafarer, as the Project Manager, with knowledge of the salvage industry, techniques, standards, and regulations, will pay for and compile any and all daily, weekly reports, will maintain all schedules, and any reasonably updates requested by any State Agency or US Army Corp, for review and approval by IITQ Archaeologists betbre required submission to any agency, State or Federal. HTQ will pay for all costs and expenses associated with the review of reports and schedules by its Archaeologists.
 
14.     Seafarer and HTQ will jointly review, approve, and will manage any and all correspondence, meetings, press releases, whatsoever, with the FBAR or any other State or Federal Agency, in advance of submission. Seafarer will ultimately be responsible for (*Mal approval of all press releases in writing prior to their release to the public.
 
15.     Seafarer and HTQ agree to take all reasonable efforts to avoid injury to reefs, structures, sea grass, manatees, turtles, or any other endangered or protected natural resources, plants and animals.
 
16.     HTQ shall have a representative on board any and all Seafarer and/or subcontractor vessels performing any salvage and survey operations at all times as required and mutually agreed upon. HTQ shall be exclusively responsible for covering the cost of any of its representatives that are aboard any Seafarer vessel. HTQ's representative will be required to sign a liability waiver and release prior to boarding any Seafarer vessel. The HTQ representative will assist the crew under the direction of the ship's captain as an independent contractor observer while aboard any Seafarer vessel.
 
 
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Consideration:
 
17.    As adequate and agreed upon Consideration, Seafarer will receive sixty (60) percent of any recovery of archaeological material from the Shipwreck Site(s), and HTQ will receive forty (40) percent. All ancillary rights including but not limited to public exhibits, publicity•, movies, real time video, television, literary, archival research, and replica rights shall be shared equally between the Parties and the costs and expenses associated with any ancillary rights, as mutually agreed upon in advance from time to time, shall also be shared equally between the Parties. The recovery percentages are net of any recovery of archaeological material from the Shipwreck Site that is required to be donated to the FBAR. The division of artifacts will take place after basic conservation, cleaning and stabilization. Each Party shall have full and sole responsibility to bear their own expense of and effect the payment of any State, Federal or Local taxes, fees, assessments, including penalties and interest levied against it, its employees, and subcontractors in connection with this Agreement
 
18.      HTQ will receive a total amount of ten (10) million, voting shares of common stock ("stock"), of Seafarers. This stock shall be fully issued to HTQ to a mutually agreeable and mutually controlled escrow account by the Parties upon execution of this Agreement, and shall be available to be released to HTQ upon the start and completion of agreed upon milestones: I. Two and a half (2 1/2) million shares of stock upon this fully executed Agreement between the Parties. 2. Two and a half' (2 1/2) million shares of shares of stock upon issuance by the FBAR of a salvage and recovery Contract to HTQ in substantially the same terms as any prior Seafarer salvage and recovery Contracts. 3. Two and a half (2 1/2) million shares of stock upon commencement of the Work by Seafarer. 4. Two and a half (2 1/2) million shares of stock upon first discovery of any valuable archaeological material. Seafarer has the absolute right to issue additional performance shares of stock to HTQ. HTQ agrees that it will adhere to all federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the resale of Seafarer stock issued to it under this Agreement and both Parties agree that they will not conduct any illegal activities designed to artificially inflate the value of Seafarer's share price.
 
Conservation:
 
19.     Seafarer and HTQ shall be responsible for overseeing the conservation of archaeological materials recovered from the Shipwreck Site(s). Seafarer and HTQ will mutually locate and agree upon a third party to handle the conservation of the artifacts. The mutually agreed upon costs and expenses related to the conservation of archaeological materials shall be shared sixty percent (60%) by Seafarer and forty percent (40%) by HTQ. The conservation laboratory will be compliant with all requirements set forth under FBAR Rule 1A-31.

 
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20.    Any recovered materials and artifacts will be mutually held and inventoried on a quarterly basis, by the Parties until such a time as they are divided between the FBAR and the Parties according to the percentages listed above.
 
21.    All archaeological materials and artifacts shall be tagged with unique numbers, photographed, bagged if small items with a tag, placed in seawater initially, until transport to the lab when the vessel arrives at the dock, inventoried, and documented with receipts for transfer to the lab as signed for and by the vessel captain and both Parties Archaeologists. Upon arrival at the lab they will be inventoried again, signed for as received and placed into fresh water tanks to commence conservation. Any unique artifacts and valuables will be received, accounted for and placed in a secure area as is mutually agreed upon, with both Parties concurrent signatures to add to or withdraw any contents.
 
Expenses:
 
22.    Seafarer and HTQ are individually responsible for any and all its own costs that they incur that are associated with this Agreement, including but not limited to: fees, State required general liability insurance with the State FDEP as a named insured needed to operate in E-155, , independent contractors, food, permit and contract fees, repairs, equipment, vessels, divers, safety equipment, travel, Attorney and any other expert fees and costs whatsoever. A detailed schedule of expenses that will outline the financial responsibility or each Party will be agreed to.
 
Legal:
 
24.    Each Party represents and warrants to the other that it has no known or pending litigation involving the ownership of any archaeological materials recovered from the Shipwreck Site(s).
 
25.    Both Parties additionally represent and warrant, they will jointly file together any Federal Admiralty In Rem Claims, seaward of Area E-155, for any future discoveries. All costs associated with obtaining a Federal Admiralty In Rem Claim will be shared equally by the Parties.                                                                                                                         

 
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26.     Jurisdiction shall be in Orlando, Orange County, FL for any and all State actions. Prevailing Party shall be granted Attorney fees and costs.
 
27.     At least forty-five (45) days prior to any legal action to be taken by either Party, who have a duty in good faith to mitigate any damages. Both Parties will meet and confer with its Senior Management together to discuss and resolve any dispute.
 
27a. Subject only to the provisions of this Agreement, in the event that any Party materially breaches or defaults, and, after a executive management meeting it cannot be cured after a forty-five (45) day cure and mitigation period, both Parties shall in good faith, attempt to mitigate any and all damages where possible. If any Party makes an assignment and/or petition for the benefit of creditors, or petitions or applies for or arranges for the appointment of a trustee, liquidator, or receiver, or commences any proceeding relating to itself under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation or similar law of any jurisdiction, now or hereafter in effect or otherwise, or shall be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent; then and in such event, such Party (and/or its receiver, trustee, liquidator or custodian) shall cease to have any further decision making authority or vote under this Agreement. The other Party shall hold a preferred lien and may take over and complete such Party's scope of work and in so doing shall be entitled to have assigned to it all such articles in storage, in conservation, accounts receivable and payments as are related only to this Agreement
 
28.     Each Party agrees as an essential covenant as the basis of this Agreement, to an unconditional waiver of consequential damages, whether due to delay, breach of this Agreement, warranty, tort, (including negligence and strict liability) or otherwise towards the other Party.
 
29.     No Party, its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, agents, assigns, or affiliates shall be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, exemplary, punitive, or consequential damages, including loss of actual or anticipated profits, increased expenses, loss of use, cost of capital, loss of property of each, any claims from the other Party or legal fees and costs as a result of the above, and defence thereof.
 
30.     Neither Seafarer nor HTQ may bind the other to any commitment, obligation, and liability or to any compromise, release, or settlement either Party may have against a third party. No Party may act as the representative, agent, or principal of the other. Except as stated herein the Parties shall have no other obligations, including those implied by law to each other.
 
 

 
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31.     Each Party shall totally and irrevocably defend, hold harmless, and keep the other Party, its officers, directors, employees and agents totally indemnified from and against any and all actions, liabilities, costs, claims, demands, penalties, assessments, judgments, expenses, including legal or other expert fees, whatsoever and whosoever arising directly or indirectly as a result of any negligent act or omission, wilful misconduct or breach of this Agreement by the Party responsible. This includes any of the above claimed by any third parties for property and bodily injury, including death caused by the other Party or a third party. Seafarer and HTQ shall proportionally share all legal costs with Seafarer responsible for sixty percent (60%) and HTQ responsible for forty percent (40%) in the event that there are any legal challenges by any third parties regarding the ownership of any artifacts that are recovered under this agreement.
 
Exclusivity:
 
32.    Seafarer will have the exclusive salvage rights to that portion of E-155E that is the Salvage area Permitted by the FBAR. of approximately three sq NM at a time, beginning in the most Southern boundary of E-155E and working North, and both parties shall agree upon the remaining Magnetometer, Side Scan and Test Dives to be completed for the remaining fourteen (14) NM to be resurveyed if needed, Both Parties shall share their data as is needed with the other Party. Upon extension of any such Permits and/or Contracts, this Agreement shall be mutually extended and renewed for that same period granted by the FEAR for the specific three sq NM area(s).
 
33.    These rights may not be assigned unless agreed to by the State and Federal Agencies, and mutually agreed to in advance by both Seafarer and HTQ. Seafarer, may subcontract with third parties to work under Seafarer's supervision at all times on the Shipwreck Site(s) and any such subcontractor shall also be bound under the same terms as this Agreement.
 
Confidentiality:
 
34.    The Parties agree to keep this term sheet and its contents confidential and not to distribute it to, or discuss it with, any third party (other than the Parties' legal, advisory council members, strategic consultants and financial advisers, who shall be informed of the confidential nature of this document) without the prior express written consent of the other Party. Any and all data, photos, recordings, reports, maps, electronic data, locations, and, logs, whatsoever, shall remain trade secret/confidential and remain the sole property of the Parties.

 
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This Agreement is to be construed as a definitive agreement. Closing is subject to this signed and executed mutual Agreement Seafarer and HTQ. The undersigned Company officer, on behalf of the Company hereby represents and warrants that this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company.
 
Agreed and Accepted;
 
 
 
By: Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy  

CEO Kyle Kennedy, Date: 1-21-2013
 
By: HTQ
 
/s/ Stephet Reddy

CEO Stephet Reddy, Date: 1-21-2013
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.7
 
 
Fee Settlement Agreement
 
Recitals
 
AGREEMENT entered into this 15th day of March, 2013, by and between Seafarer Exploration Corp (the "Company"), and ClearTrust, LLC ("Transfer Agent").
 
WHEREAS, the Transfer Agent has incurred various reimbursable expenses resulting directly from acting as transfer agent for the Company, and the Company is obligated to reimburse the Transfer Agent for said expenses.
 
NOW. THEREFORE, the Company and Transfer Agent hereby agree to settle the amount owed to the Transfer Agent with shares of restricted stock. The parties hereto agree as follows:
 
1.  Legal Expenses Owed
 
The transfer agent has incurred reimbursable expenses and invoiced the Company as detailed in the table below:
 
Date of Invoice to Company
Invoice Number
Amount
Reason for Invoice
07/31/12
1511
$1,571.55
Legal expenses related to "Eldred vs.
Seafarer" case
8/8/12
1517
$421.22
Legal expenses related to  - Eldred vs.
Seafarer" case
10/31/12
1814
$210.00
Legal expenses related  to "Eldred vs.
Seafarer" case
12/06/12
1849
$105.00
Legal  expenses related  to "Eldred vs.
Seafarer" case
 
TOTAL
$2307.77
 

 
2.       Issuance of Stock
 
The Company shall reimburse the Transfer Agent cashless with a non-refundable payment of 461,554 shares of restricted common stock of the Company. The Transfer Agent may sell the shares in the public marketplace in reliance on Rule 144 or negotiate the sale of the shares in a privately negotiated transaction. Regardless the manner of sale, the Transfer Agent must apply all proceeds gained by the sale of the shares to the open invoices listed in the table above.
 
Should the Transfer Agent realize fess proceeds than the total due in the table above, the Transfer Agent may request up to 1,000,000 additional shares of stock or a cash payment to cover the difference  in the amount owed.

 
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5.  Severability
 
In the event that any one or more provisions herein shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof.
 
6. Miscellaneous
 
This Agreement (I) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall supersede all prior understandings and agreements as to such subject matter; (ii) may be amended or modified only by a writing executed by the party against whom enforcement is sought; (iii) shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective heirs, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto; and (iv) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Florida.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Fee Settlement Agreement as of the date and year first above written.
 
CLEARTRUST, LLC:
 
 

Kara Kennedy, Director
 
SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
 
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy

Kyle Kennedy, Director
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.8
 
 
 
Fee Settlement Agreement
 
Recitals
 
AGREEMENT entered into this 18th day of March, 2013, by and between Seafarer Exploration Corp (the "Company"), and ClearTrust, LLC ("Transfer Agent").
 
WHEREAS, the Transfer Agent has incurred various reimbursable expenses resulting directly from acting as transfer agent for the Company, and the Company is obligated to reimburse the Transfer Agent for said expenses.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and Transfer Agent hereby agree to settle the amount owed to the Transfer Agent with shares of restricted stock. The parties hereto agree as follows:
 
I. Legal Expenses Owed
 
The transfer agent has incurred reimbursable expenses and invoiced the Company as detailed in the table below:
 
Date of Invoice to Company
Invoice Number
Amount
Reason for Invoice
1/10/13
1968
$1,947.50
Legal expenses related to "Eldred vs.
Seafarer" case
1/17/13
1988
$5,439.55
Legal expenses related to "Eldred vs.
Seafarer" case
3/6/13
2114
$3,055.75
Legal expenses related to 'Eldred vs.
Seafarer" case
 
TOTAL
$10,442.80
 

2. Issuance of Stock
The Company shall reimburse the Transfer Agent cashless with a non-refundable payment of 1,044,280 shares of restricted common stock of the Company. The Transfer Agent may sell the shares in the public marketplace in reliance on Rule 144 or negotiate the sale of the shares in a privately negotiated transaction. Regardless the manner of sale, the Transfer Agent must apply all proceeds gained by the sale of the shares to the open invoices listed in the table above.
 
Should the Transfer Agent realize less proceeds than the total due in the table above, the Transfer Agent may request up to 1,000,000 additional shares of stock or a cash payment to cover the difference in the amount owed.
 
5. Severability
In the event that any one or more provisions herein shall for any reason be held•to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof.
 
 

 
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6. Miscellaneous
This Agreement (i) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall supersede all prior understandings and agreements as to such subject matter; (ii) may be amended or modified only by a writing executed by the party against whom enforcement is sought; (iii) shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective heirs, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto; and (iv) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Florida.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Fee Settlement Agreement as of the date and year first above written.
 
CLEARTRUST, LLC:
 
 

Kara Kennedy, Director
 
SEAFARER EXPLOTION CORP.
 
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy

Kyle Kennedy, Director
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.9
 
 
INDEPENDENT CONCTRACTOR AGREEMENT
 
This AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") dated April 2, 2013 (the "Effective Date"), is entered into by and between Seafarer Exploration Corp. ("Seafarer") with its chief executive offices located at 14497 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 209N, Tampa, Florida, 33618 and John de Bry and Historical Research International, LLC ("Independent Contractor") with a current mailing address of 382 Aquarina Blvd. Melbourne Beach, FL 32951.
 
Whereas, Independent Contractor has been providing services to Seafarer as an independent contractor since January of 2013 without a written agreement; and
 
Whereas, Both Seafarer and Independent Contractor desire to enter into a written agreement regarding their business relationship.
 
Now, Therefore, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, Seafarer and Independent Contractor hereby agree as follows:
 
1.
Term. The term ("Term") of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and expire when mutually agreed to or by termination.
 
2.
Retroactively Binding Provisions. Independent Contractor acknowledges that all of the provisions of this Agreement are retroactively binding as of the first day that he performed any Services for Seafarer.
 
3.
Representations of Independent Contractor. Independent Contractor hereby represents and warrants that the following statements are true:
 
 
a)
Independent Contractor is a certified diver and possesses specialized knowledge and experience with historic shipwrecks, conservation, and research; and
 
 
b)
Independent Contractor is experienced with identifying historic artifacts.
 
4.
Services. Independent Contractor will perform the services of researching historic wreck sites, identifying artifacts, consulting Seafarer in proper guidelines and work ethics for exploring shipwrecks and recovering artifacts, teaching classes, and perform any other services that are reasonably requested by Seafarer which do not violate a code of ethics by either party (the "Services"). Independent Contractor may provide Services to other business and/or companies at any time during this agreement with Seafarer. Independent Contractor will report directly to the CEO of Seafarer and to any other party designated by the CEO in connection with the performance of the Services. Seafarer may at its option terminate this Agreement at any time if it considers the conduct or services of Independent Contractor to be in any way unsatisfactory, unethical or illegal. Independent Contractor agrees to provide all equipment and accessories necessary for the performance of the Services. Independent Contractor acknowledges and agrees that he is not an employee of Seafarer and that his status during the performance of this Agreement is as an independent contractor. Furthermore, at all times prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement Independent Contractor provided services to Seafarer as an independent contractor. Independent Contractor agrees to perform the Services with reasonable care and diligence and in strict compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Independent Contractor agrees to indemnify and forever hold harmless Seafarer against any expense, costs or payments of any kind, including court costs and attorney fees, which Seafarer or its insurers may be compelled to make or expend, or shall become liable for, by reason of any claims, demands that may at any time be made or brought against Seafarer by any person, governmental agency, firm or corporation because of the conduct, negligence, and/or errors and omissions of Independent Contractor including the performance by Independent Contractor of the Services described under this Agreement.
 
 
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INDEPENDENT CONCTRACTOR AGREEMENT
 
 
5.
Consideration. In consideration for the Services to be provided by Independent Contractor, Seafarer agrees to pay Independent Contractor $3,500 per month in the form of restricted common stock at a discount of 50 percent plus a sign on fee of 2,000,000 (two million) restricted common shares (the "Fee"). Should the price of the common stock ever drop below 0.005 cents per share, a new agreement will need to be entered into and this agreement will cease. In general the Fee will be paid in monthly increments; however Seafarer reserves the right to pay the Fee in any increments that it deems appropriate. Independent Contractor will provide a monthly invoice to Seafarer. Seafarer may also pay Independent Contractor, in its sole discretion, additional consideration or bonuses in the form of shares of stock, artifacts or other items of value (the "Bonus Compensation"). The Bonus Compensation paid, if any, will be paid solely based on the discretion of Seafarer and is not guaranteed. Seafarer is under no obligation to pay Independent Contractor any Bonus Compensation.
 
6.
Compliance with Archaeological Guidelines. Independent Contractor has been provided with a copy of the archaeological guidelines for the State of Florida. Independent Contractor agrees to comply with the archaeological guidelines at all times while performing the Services.
 
7.
Compliance with Environmental Permits. Independent Contractor acknowledges that Seafarer is required to adhere to the conditions contained in Florida Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Resource Permit No. 50-0138662-004 and Department of the Army/Corp. of Engineers Permit No. SAJ-2008-6185 (LP-MJW). Independent Contractor acknowledges that he has been provided with a copy of both of these permits. Independent Contractor agrees that he will become familiar with the conditions of the permits described above and will abide by all of the conditions contained in the permits while performing the Services. Independent Contractor will also abide by any other environmental permits that Seafarer obtains or is party to in the future. Independent Contractor further agrees to proceed using good judgment and extreme caution while performing the Services so as to not cause any environmental harm and to avoid any injury to all reefs, reef-like structures, turtles, turtle nests, manatees, sea grasses, etc. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the liability for any damage done to the environment arising from his actions will be the sole responsibility of Independent Contractor and not that of Seafarer.
 
8.
Expenses. Seafarer shall reimburse Independent Contractor for all pre-approved, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Services. Seafarer must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, expenses for the time spent by Independent Contractor in traveling to and from Seafarer facilities shall not be reimbursable.
 
9.
Insurance. Independent Contractor warrants and represents that lie will provide his own insurance to cover claims of injury or death to himself or any other person or property wh . 1 he is performing the Services for Seafarer.

 
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10.
Ownership of Media Rights. Independent Contractor agrees that all ancillary media rights, including but not limited to: publicity, movies, video, television, literary, and replica rights with respect to the discovery of any items from the Shipwreck Site are exclusively the property of Seafarer.
 
11.
Non-Circumvention. Independent Contractor agrees that all third parties introduced by Seafarer represent significant efforts and working relationships that are unique to, and part of, the work product and intellectual capital of Seafarer. Therefore, without the prior specific written consent of Seafarer, Independent Contractor agrees to refrain from conducting direct or indirect business dealings of any kind with any third party so introduced by Seafarer, with the exception of third parties with which Independent Contractor has previously had a formal business relationship, for a period of five (5) years from Effective Date of this Agreement.
 
12.
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure.
 
 
a)
Independent Contractor acknowledges that he understands that Seafarer is a publicly traded Company. Independent Contractor has received or may receive in the future material non-public information regarding Seafarer. Independent Contractor agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third parties any material non-public information received from Seafarer, except as approved in writing by the CEO of Seafarer. Independent Contractor additionally agrees that he will use the non-public information that he receives from Seafarer for lawful purposes only and he will not directly or indirectly violate any insider trading laws.
 
 
b)
Independent Contractor shall treat as confidential and will not ever disclose, directly or indirectly, under any circumstances to any third party any information that he becomes aware of during his business relationship with Seafarer pertaining to but not limited to any and all of Seafarer's financial information, bank account information, access codes, investors, shareholder lists, shipwreck site(s), treasure maps, artifact locations, proprietary data, intellectual properties, agreements, capabilities, specifications, business strategies, information regarding existing and future technical, business and marketing plans and product strategies, passwords, and the identity of actual and potential customers and suppliers (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Confidential Information"). Confidential Information may be written, e-mail, hard copies of documents, oral, recorded, or contained on tape or on other electronic or mechanical media.
 
 
c)
Independent Contractor represents and warrants that he will not disclose any Confidential Information whatsoever to any third party. Independent Contractor will be deemed to have been in a fiduciary relationship of confidence with respect to the Confidential Information disclosed to by Seafarer, and Independent Contractor shall hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and will never disclose such Confidential Information to any third party or use it for any purpose other than as specifically authorized by Seafarer in writing. No copies of the Confidential Information shall be retained by Independent Contractor and Seafarer shall be deemed to be the owner of all Confidential Information.
 
 
d)
Independent Contractor will not directly or indirectly communicate or post, or cause any third party to communicate or post, in any public forum including but not limited to print media, radio, television, or Internet websites any of the Confidential Information or any derogatory, negative or defamatory comments about Seafarer or any of Seafarer's past or present officers or directors. In the event that Independent Contractor breaches any provision of Paragraph 11 then Seafarer shall have the right to an immediate injunction and Independent Contractor agrees that he would be guilty of causing significant damages to Seafarer.

 
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e) 
Independent Contractor specifically acknowledges that the unauthorized disclosure, use or disposition of such Confidential Information could cause irreparable harm and significant injury to Seafarer's business, which may be difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, Seafarer shall have the right to an immediate injunction in the event of any breach of this Agreement involving confidentiality, in addition to any other remedies that may be available to Seafarer at law or in equity.
 
 
f) 
Independent Contractor shall indemnify and hold Seafarer completely harmless against any and all liability, actions, claims, demands, liens, losses, damages, judgments and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees that may arise from the unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information by Independent Contractor.
 
13.
Voluntary Assumption of Risk. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the Services he is required to perform under this Agreement include inherent dangers, including the risk of serious bodily injury and/or death. Independent Contractor understands and assumes and accepts all risks associated with the performance of the Services and Independent Contractor and his heirs, executors, administrators or personal representatives hereby forever releases Seafarer from any liability whatsoever related to the performance of the Services.
 
14.
General Release and Waiver of Claims by Independent Contractor. Independent Contractor does hereby remise, release, and forever discharge Seafarer, Seafarer's agents, officers, directors, contractors, advisors, affiliates, employees, legal counsel, assigns, administrators, and personal representatives, of and from all, and all manner of, actions, causes of action, suits, proceedings, debts, dues, contracts, judgments, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever in law or equity, which Independent Contractor ever had, now has, or which Independent Contractor or Independent Contractor's heirs, executors, administrators or personal representatives hereafter can, shall, or may have for or by reason of any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever arising out of this Agreement; or in any way arising out of the performance of the Services by Independent Contractor.
 
15.
No Inducement. No promise or inducement which is not herein expressed has been made to Independent Contractor by Seafarer or any representative of Seafarer, and Independent Contractor acknowledges that he has executed this Agreement of his own free will and accord.
 
16.
Right to Injunction. The parties hereto acknowledge that the services to be rendered by Independent Contractor under this Agreement and the rights and privileges granted to the Seafarer under the Agreement are of a special, unique, unusual, and extraordinary character which gives them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated by damages in any action at law, and the breach by Independent Contractor of any of the provisions of this Agreement will cause Seafarer irreparable injury and damage. Independent Contractor expressly agrees that Seafarer shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief in the event of, or to prevent, a breach of any provision of this Agreement by Independent Contractor. Resort to such equitable relief, however, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any other rights or remedies that Seafarer may have for damages or otherwise. The various rights and remedies of Seafarer under this Agreement or otherwise  shall be construed to be cumulative, and no one of them shall be exclusive of any other or of any right or remedy allowed by law.

 
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INDEPENDENT CONCTRACTOR AGREEMENT
 
 
17.
Construction of Agreement. The parties hereto agree that in construing the terms of this Agreement, it shall be construed as if prepared by an independent third party. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
 
18.
Termination. Seafarer may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing two working days' written or verbal notice to Independent Contractor. In addition, if Independent Contractor fails or refuses to comply with the written policies or reasonable directive of Seafarer, is guilty of serious misconduct in connection with performance hereunder, or materially breaches provisions of this Agreement, then Seafarer may at any time terminate the engagement of Independent Contractor immediately and without prior written notice to Independent Contractor.
 
19.
Assignment. Independent Contractor may not transfer, assign, encumber or convey this agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of Seafarer. Seafarer may assign this Agreement.
 
20.
Authority. Independent Contractor shall not have any right, power, or authority to create any obligation, express or implied, or make any representations on behalf of Seafarer except as Independent Contractor may be expressly authorized by Seafarer in advance in a writing by Seafarer and then only to the extent of such authorization.
 
21.
Independent Contractor Status. This Agreement shall not render Independent Contractor an employee, partner, agent of, or joint venture partner with Seafarer for any purpose. Independent Contractor has been providing services to Seafarer as an independent contractor prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement and Independent Contractor will continue to provide services to Seafarer as an independent contractor during the Term of this Agreement. Seafarer shall not be responsible for withholding taxes with respect to Independent Contractor's compensation hereunder and Independent Contractor will be solely responsible for any and all local, state and/or federal tax obligations. Independent Contractor agrees to hold Seafarer harmless for any expenses, liabilities or obligations of any type concerning taxes or insurance. Independent Contractor shall have no claim against Seafarer hereunder or otherwise for vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, social security, worker's compensation, health or disability benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, or employee benefits of any kind. In his capacity as an independent contractor, Independent Contractor, will exclusively control and direct his own time and choose which days and specific hours that he performs Services for Seafarer and he has the sole right to control and direct the means, manner, and method by which he renders the Services to Seafarer. Independent Contractor acknowledges that he has never been an employee of Seafarer and Independent Contractor also specifically acknowledges that he has provided services to Seafarer on an independent contractor basis at all times during his relationship with Seafarer, including prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement.
 
22.
Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed or otherwise delivered in person at the address of such Party set forth above or to such other address, as the Party shall have furnished in writing to the other Party.

 
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23.
No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.
 
24.
Partial Invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.
 
25.
Headings. The headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a substantive part of this Agreement.
 
26.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
27.
Advice of Counsel. Independent Contractor expressly acknowledges that he has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement and has given due consideration to the terms of this Agreement and he has had the opportunity to discuss all aspects of this Agreement with an licensed attorney before executing this Agreement.
 
28.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
 
Agreed to and Accepted;
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
By:/s/ Kyle Kennedy  

Name: Kyle Kennedy
Title: Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
Independent Contractor
 
By: /s/ John de Bry

John de Bry
Historical Research International, LLC
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.10
 
 
Contract for Legal Services
 
Services
Seafarer Exploration Corp. hereby contracts David F. Chalela to act as its legal representative, counselor, and authoritative agent on its behalf, and to act in full capacity as he deems prudent, regarding any television, movie, or film related projects in which Seafarer Exploration Corp. henceforth engages as of this 17th day of April, 2013. David F. Chalela and Seafarer Exploration Corp. understand that he is operating as a contractor and not as an employee of Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
Consideration
 
In consideration of this service, Seafarer Exploration Corp. shall immediately issue David F. Chalela 200,000 shares of common restricted shares.
 
Termination
This agreement is fully binding upon the parties for one calendar year or until terminated in writing by either party via one day written notice by mail, email, or facsimile.
 
Disputes
Any disputes arising from this contract for services shall be litigated in Hillsborough County Florida, and the parties agree that jurisdiction shall be in the same.
 
Signed this 17 th Day of April, 2013.
 
 
/s/ David F. Chalela   

David F. Chalela
 
 
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy

Kyle Kennedy

EXHIBIT 10.11
 

Advisor Council Agreement
 
June 20 th , 2013
 
Mike Barnes
HC 85 Box 35 Jumping Branch
West Virginia, 25969
 
Dear Mike Barnes:
 
On behalf of Seafarer Exploration Corp, (the "Company"), I am very pleased to offer you a position on the Company's Advisory Council.
 
As a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, you will be invited to attend Advisory Council meetings, either in person or on the telephone. In addition, your name and biography may appear on the Company's website and corporate identity materials. Your service as an Advisor of the Advisory Council will be subject to the Company's Advisory Council Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, to which you agree by your signature below (the "Terms").
 
On behalf of the Company, I am excited about you serving as an Advisor of the Advisory Council and look forward to your continued input and guidance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy  

Kyle Kennedy  
Chief Exective officer and Chairman of the Advisory Council
 
I agree to and accept the position as a Advisor of Seafarer Exploration Corp.'s Advisory Council' and agree to be bound by all of the Terms and, ions as contained in Exhibit A.
 
/s/ Mike Barnes  

Mike Barnes
 
 
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Advisor Council Agreement
 
Exhibit A
 
ADVISOR COUNCIL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
1.
Term. The term ("Term") of this Advisory Council Agreement (the Agreement") shall commence on June 20 1 2013 (the "Effective Date") and be in full force and effect until terminated according to Paragraph 8.
 
2. 
Appointment to the Advisory Council . The Company hereby appoints and retains Mike Barnes  (the "Advisor"), on a non-exclusive basis, during the Term to serve as a Advisor of its Advisory Council, hi providing the Advisory Services, the Advisor will have an Advisory role only and report directly to and take direction from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Under no circumstances will the Advisor perform any functions of the Board.
 
3.
Advisory Services. The Advisor, as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, shall use his best efforts provide the Services (the "Services") to the Board which shall include:
 
 
a.
making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company;
 
 
b.
monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Board with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis;
 
 
c.
commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action;
 
 
d.
making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations;
 
 
e.
identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company;
 
 
f.
evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business; and
 
 
g.
providing such other Advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time.
 
4.
Consideration. In consideration of the performance of the Services as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council for a period of one year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue 240,000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to the Advisor. The shares will vest at a rate of 20,000 per month during the term. In the event that this agreement is terminated for any reason prior top the Termination Date, the Advisor agrees to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of the Shares that have not vested. The Shares will be issued upon the execution of this Agreement.
 
5.
Disclosures of Advisor. During the Term, the Advisor shall:
 
 
a.
disclose to the Company all of his interests in any transaction or agreement contemplated by the Company or any matter which may taint the Advisor's objectivity when performing his role as an Advisor hereunder;
 
 
b.
inform the Company of any business opportunities made available to the Advisor as a result of the Advisor's involvement with the Company or otherwise through the performance of the Services; and

 
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c.
not serve as an Advisor, or consent to an appointment as a Advisor of the Advisory Council or management team, accept employment from or perform consulting services for any company which competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company.
 
6.
Warranties of the Advisor. The Advisor warrants that
 
 
a.
no other party has exclusive rights to his services in the specific areas described and that the Advisor is in no way compromising any rights or trust between any other party and the Advisor or creating a conflict of interest;
 
 
b.
no other agreement will be entered into that will create a conflict of interest with this agreement;
 
 
c.
he will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, including Sections 10 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
d.
he will not, without obtaining the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly engage or prepare to engage in any activity in competition with the Company or establish a business in competition with the Company.
 
7.
Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Advisor for all approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Advisory Services. Out-of-pocket expenses may include travel (including meals, gas, mileage, and lodging), presentation materials, miscellaneous fees, etc. The Company must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance in writing.
 
8.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Advisor or upon his resignation or removal from, or failure to win election or reelection to, the Company's Advisory Council. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the Advisor agrees to return any materials transferred to the Advisor under this Agreement except as may be necessary to fulfill any outstanding obligations hereunder. The Advisor agrees that the Company has the right of injunctive relief to enforce this provision. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Advisor of his continuing obligation under this Agreement with respect to confidentiality of proprietary information.
 
9.
Independent Contractor. Advisor's relationship with the Company will at all times be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. The Advisor will not be deemed an employee of the Company for purposes of employee benefits, income tax, withholding, F.I.C.A. taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise; The Advisor shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Company's behalf and the Advisor will have no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
 
10.
Non-disclosure of Confidential Information.
 
 
a.
Agreement Not to Disclose. Advisor agrees not to use any Confidential Information (as defined below) disclosed to Advisor by the Company for Advisor's own use or for any purpose other than to carry out discussions concerning, and the undertaking of, the Services. Advisor shall not disclose or permit disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties other than other Advisors of the Company's Advisory Council, Advisor agrees to take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the Company in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized under this Agreement to have any such information. Advisor further agrees to notify the Company in writing of any actual or suspected misuse, misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Company's Confidential Information which may come to Advisor's attention.

 
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b.
Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information, technical data or know-how (whether disclosed before or after the date of this Agreement), including, but not limited to, information relating to business and product or service plans, financial projections, customer lists, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, human resources, shipwreck maps, patents, patent applications, computer object or source code, research, inventions, processes, designs, drawings, engineering, marketing or finance to be confidential or proprietary or which information would, under the circumstances, appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information does not include information, technical data or know-how which: (i) is in the possession of Advisor at the time of disclosure, as shown by Advisor's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; or (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature, not as a direct or indirect result of any improper inaction or action of Advisor.
 
 
c. 
Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, Advisor shall not have liability to the Company with regard to any Confidential Information of the Company which Advisor can prove (i) is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Company, or (ii) is disclosed pursuant to the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body; provided, however, that Advisor shall provide prompt notice of such court order or requirement to the Company to enable the Company to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
 
 
d. 
The Advisor specifically acknowledges that the Company is a publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SFRX. The Advisor has received or may receive in the future material non public information from the Company. In terms of receiving material non public information from the Company, the Advisor is subject all to securities laws applicable to insider trading. Moreover, the Advisor agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any material non public information of the Company except as approved in writing by the CEO. The Advisor further agrees that he will use any material non public information that he receives from the Company for lawful purposes only.
 
11. 
No Rights Granted. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any rights under any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Company, nor shall this Agreement grant Advisor any rights in or to the Company's Confidential Information, except the limited right to use the Confidential Information in connection with the Advisory Services.
 
12. 
No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Advisor for any consequential damages claimed by any other party as a result of representations made by the Advisor with respect to the Company which are different from any to those made in writing by the Company. Furthermore, except for the maintenance of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable to the other for delay in any performance, or for failure to render any performance under this agreement when such delay or failure is caused by Government regulations (whether or not valid), fire, strike, differences with workmen, illness of employees, flood, accident, or any other cause or causes beyond reasonable control of such delinquent party.
 
13.
No Liability for Acts of the Company. The Advisor shall not be liable for any act of the Company or any of its directors, officers, consultants or employees.
 
14.
  Assignment of Inventions. To the extent that, in the course of performing the Services, Advisor jointly or solely conceives, develops, or reduces to practice any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, Advisor hereby agrees to assign all rights, titles and interest to such inventions to the Company.
 
15. 
No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.

 
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16. 
Partial Invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.
 
17. 
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
18. 
Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature. A signed facsimile or photocopy of this Agreement shall be treated as an original, and shall be deemed to be as binding, valid, genuine, and authentic as an originally signed agreement for all purposes, including all matters of evidence and the "best evidence" rule.
 
19. 
Advice of Counsel. Each Party Acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, such Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of independent legal counsel, and has read and understood all of the terns and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
 
20.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.12
 
 
 
 
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3

 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.13
 
 
Advisor Council Agreement
 
August 14, 2013
 
Dr. Barry A. Ginsberg
3601 NW 24 Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33431
 
Dear Dr. Ginsberg:
 
On behalf of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the "Company"), I am very pleased to offer you a position on the Company's Advisory Council.
 
As an Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, you will be invited to attend Advisory Council meetings, either in person or on the telephone. In addition, your name and biography may appear on the Company's website and corporate identity materials. Your service as an Advisor of the Advisory Council will be subject to the Company's Advisory Council Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, to which you agree by your signature below (the "Terms").
 
On behalf of the Company, I am excited about you serving as an Advisor of the Advisory Council and look forward to your continued input and guidance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy  

Kyle Kennedy
Chief Executive officer and Chairman of the Advisory Council
 
 
I agree to and accept the position as a Advisor of Seafarer Exploration Corp.'s Advisory Council' and agree to be bound by all of the Terms and Conditions as contained in Exhibit A.
 
/s/ Barry Ginsberg

Dr. Barry Ginsberg
 

 
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Exhibit A
 
ADVVISOR COUNCIL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
1.
Term. The term ("Term") of this Advisory Council Agreement (the Agreement") shall commence on August 14 th , 2013 (the "Effective Date") and be in full force and effect until terminated according to Paragraph 8.
 
2.
Appointment to the Advisory Council. The Company hereby appoints and retains Dr. Barry A. Ginsberg (the "Advisor"), on a non-exclusive basis, during the Term to serve as a Advisor of its Advisory Council. In providing the Advisory Services, the Advisor will have an Advisory role only and report directly to and take direction from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Under no circumstances will the Advisor perform any functions of the Board.
 
3. 
Advisory Services. The Advisor, as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, shall use his best efforts provide the Services (the "Services") to the Board which shall include:
 
 
a.
making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company;
 
 
b.
monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Board with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis;
 
 
c.
commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action;
 
 
d.
making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations;
 
 
e.
identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company;
 
 
f.
evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business; and
 
 
g.
providing such other Advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time.
 
4.
Consideration. In consideration of the performance of the Services as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council for a period of one year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue 360.000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to the Advisor. The shares will vest at a rate of 30,000 per month during the term. In the event that this agreement is terminated for any reason prior top the Termination Date, the Advisor agrees to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of the Shares that have not vested. The Shares will be issued upon the execution of this Agreement.
 
5.
Disclosures of Advisor. During the Term, the Advisor shall:
 
 
a. 
disclose to the Company all of his interests in any transaction or agreement contemplated by the Company or any matter which may taint the Advisor's objectivity when performing his role as an Advisor hereunder;
 
 
b.
inform the Company of any business opportunities made available to the Advisor as a result of the Advisor's involvement with the Company or otherwise through the performance of the Services; and
 
 

 
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c.
not serve as an Advisor, or consent to an appointment as a Advisor of the Advisory Council or management team, accept employment from or perform consulting services for any company which competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company.
 
6.
Warranties of the Advisor. The Advisor warrants that
 
 
a.
no other party has exclusive rights to his services in the specific areas described and that the Advisor is in no way compromising any rights or trust between any other party and the Advisor or creating a conflict of interest;
 
 
b.
no other agreement will be entered into that will create a conflict of interest with this agreement;
 
 
c.
he will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, including Sections 10 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
d.
he will not, without obtaining the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly engage or prepare to engage in any activity in competition with the Company or establish a business in competition with the Company.
 
7.
Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Advisor for all approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Advisory Services. Out-of-pocket expenses may include travel (including meals, gas, mileage, and lodging), presentation materials, miscellaneous fees, etc. The Company must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance in writing.
 
8.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Advisor or upon his resignation or removal from, or failure to win election or reelection to, the Company's Advisory Council. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the Advisor agrees to return any materials transferred to the Advisor under this Agreement except as may be necessary to fulfill any outstanding obligations hereunder. The Advisor agrees that the Company has the right of injunctive relief to enforce this provision. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Advisor of his continuing obligation under this Agreement with respect to confidentiality of proprietary information.
 
9.
Independent Contractor. Advisor's relationship with the Company will at all times be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. The Advisor will not be deemed an employee of the Company for purposes of employee benefits, income tax, withholding, F.I.C.A. taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise; The Advisor shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Company's behalf and the Advisor will have no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
 
10.
Non-disclosure of Confidential Information.
 
 
a.
Agreement Not to Disclose. Advisor agrees not to use any Confidential Information (as defined below) disclosed to Advisor by the Company for Advisor's own use or for any purpose other than to carry out discussions concerning, and the undertaking of, the Services. Advisor shall not disclose or permit disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties other than other Advisors of the Company's Advisory Council. Advisor agrees to take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the Company in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized under this Agreement to have any such information. Advisor further agrees to notify the Company in writing of any actual or suspected misuse, misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Company's Confidential Information which may come to Advisor's attention.
 
 
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b.
Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information, technical data or know-how (whether disclosed before or after the date of this Agreement), including, but not limited to, information relating to business and product or service plans, financial projections, customer lists, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, human resources, shipwreck maps, patents, patent applications, computer object or source code, research, inventions, processes, designs, drawings, engineering, marketing or finance to be confidential or proprietary or which information would, under the circumstances, appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information does not include information, technical data or know-how which: (i) is in the possession of Advisor at the time of disclosure, as shown by Advisor's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; or (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature, not as a direct or indirect result of any improper inaction or action of Advisor.
 
 
c.
Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, Advisor shall not have liability to the Company with regard to any Confidential Information of the Company which Advisor can prove (i) is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Company, or (ii) is disclosed pursuant to the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body; provided, however, that Advisor shall provide prompt notice of such court order or requirement to the Company to enable the Company to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
 
 
d.
The Advisor specifically acknowledges that the Company is a publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SFRX. The Advisor has received or may receive in the future material non public information from the Company. In terms of receiving material non public information from the Company, the Advisor is subject all to securities laws applicable to insider trading. Moreover, the Advisor agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any material non public information of the Company except as approved in writing by the CEO. The Advisor further agrees that he will use any material non public information that he receives from the Company for lawful purposes only.
 
11.
No Rights Granted. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any rights under any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Company, nor shall this Agreement grant Advisor any rights in or to the Company's Confidential Information, except the limited right to use the Confidential Information in connection with the Advisory Services.
 
12.
No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Advisor for any consequential damages claimed by any other party as a result of representations made by the Advisor with respect to the Company which are different from any to those made in writing by the Company. Furthermore, except for the maintenance of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable to the other for delay in any performance, or for failure to render any performance under this agreement when such delay or failure is caused by Government regulations (whether or not valid), fire, strike, differences with workmen, illness of employees, flood, accident, or any other cause or causes beyond reasonable control of such delinquent party.
 
13.
No Liability for Acts of the Company. The Advisor shall not be liable for any act of the Company or any of its directors, officers, consultants or employees.
 
14.
Assignment of Inventions. To the extent that, in the course of performing the Services, Advisor jointly or solely conceives, develops, or reduces to practice any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, Advisor hereby agrees to assign all rights, titles and interest to such inventions to the Company.
 
15.
No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.
 
 
 

 
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16.
Partial invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.
 
17.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
18.
Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature. A signed facsimile or photocopy of this Agreement shall be treated as an original, and shall be deemed to be as binding, valid, genuine. and authentic as an originally signed agreement for all purposes, including all matters of evidence and the "best evidence" rule.
 
19.
Advice of Counsel. Each Party Acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, such Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of independent legal counsel, and has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof
 
20.
  Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.14
 
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGREEMENT
 
August 19 th , 2013
 
Charles Branscum
199 Jones Drive
Batesville. AR 72501
 
Dear Charles Branscum:
 
On behalf of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the "Company"), I am very pleased to offer you a position on the Company's Board of Directors.
 
As a member of the Company's Board of Directors, you will be invited to attend Board of Director meetings, either in person or on the telephone. In addition, your name and biography may appear on the Company's website and corporate identity materials. Your service as a member of the Board of Directors will be subject to the Company's Board of Directors Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, to which you agree by your signature below (the "Terms").
 
On behalf of the Company, I am excited about you serving as a member of the Board of Directors and look forward to your continued input and guidance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
 /s/ Kennedy

Kyle Kennedy
 
Chief Executive officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors
 
I agree to and accept the position as a member of Seafarer Exploration Corp.'s Board of Directors' and agree to be bound by all of the Terms and Conditions as contained in Exhibit A.
 
 /s/ Charles Branscum

Charles Branscum

 
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Exhibit A
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
1.
Term. The term ("Term") of this Board of Directors Agreement (the Agreement") shall commence on August  2013(the "Effective Date") and be in full force and effect until terminated according to Paragraph 8.
 
2.
Appointment to the Board of Directors. The Company hereby appoints and retains Charles Branscum   (the "Director"), on a non-exclusive basis, during the Term to serve as a member of its Board of Directors.
 
3.
Services. The Director, as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, shall use his best efforts to provide the Services (the "Services") to the Board which shall include providing services required of a director under the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as both may be amended from time, to time and under the General Corporation Law of Delaware, the federal securities laws and other state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable. The Director will also provide the following Services:
 
 
a.
making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company;
 
 
b.
monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Board with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis;
 
 
c.
commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action;
 
 
d.
making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations;
 
 
e.
identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company;
 
 
f.
evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business; and
 
 
g.
providing such other Directory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time.
 
2.
Consideration. In consideration of the performance of the Services as a member of the Company's Board of Directors for a period of one year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue 1.500.000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to the Director. The Shares will be issued upon the execution of this Agreement. The Company and the Director will negotiate future compensation on a year-by-year basis.
 
3.
Disclosures of Director. During the Term, the Director shall:
 
 
a.
disclose to the Company all of his interests in any transaction or agreement contemplated by the Company or any matter which may taint the Director's objectivity when performing his role as an Director hereunder;
 
 
b.
inform the Company of any business opportunities made available to the Director as a result of the Director's involvement with the Company or otherwise through the performance of the Services; and
 
 
c.
not serve as an Director, or consent to an appointment as a member of the board of directors or management team, accept employment from or perform consulting services for any company which competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company.

 
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4.
Warranties of the Director. The Director warrants that
 
 
a.
no other party has exclusive rights to his services in the specific areas described and that the Director is in no way compromising any rights or trust between any other party and the Director or creating a conflict of interest;
 
 
b.
no other agreement will be entered into that will create a conflict of interest with this agreement;
 
 
c.
he will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, including Sections 10 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
d.
he will not, without obtaining the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly engage or prepare to engage in any activity in competition with the Company or establish a business in competition with the Company.
 
5.
Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Director for all approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Directory Services. Out-of-pocket expenses may include travel (including meals, gas, mileage, and lodging), presentation materials, miscellaneous fees, etc. The Company must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance.
 
6.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Director or upon his resignation or removal from, or failure to win election or reelection to, the Company's Board of Directors. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the Director agrees to return any materials transferred to the Director under this Agreement except as may be necessary to fulfill any outstanding obligations hereunder. The Director agrees that the Company has the right of injunctive relief to enforce this provision. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Director of his continuing obligation under this Agreement with respect to confidentiality of proprietary information.
 
7.
Independent Contractor. Director's relationship with the Company will at all times be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. The Director will not be deemed an employee of the Company for purposes of employee benefits, income tax, withholding, F.I.C.A. taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise; The Director shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Company's behalf and the Director will have no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
 
8.
Non-disclosure of Confidential Information.
 
 
a.
Agreement Not to Disclose. Director agrees not to use any Confidential Information (as defined below) disclosed to Director by the Company for Director's own use or for any purpose other than to carry out discussions concerning, and the undertaking of, the Services. Director shall not disclose or permit disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties other than other members of the Company's Directory Council. Director agrees to take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the Company in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized under this Agreement to have any such information. Director further agrees to notify the Company in writing of any actual or suspected misuse, misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Company's Confidential Information which may come to Director's attention.

 
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b.
Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information, technical data or know-how (whether disclosed before or after the date of this Agreement), including, but not limited to, information relating to business and product or service plans, financial projections, customer lists, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, human resources, shipwreck maps, patents, patent applications, computer object or source code, research, inventions, processes, designs, drawings, engineering, marketing or finance to be confidential or proprietary or which information would, under the circumstances, appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information does not include information, technical data or know-how which: (i) is in the possession of Director at the time of disclosure, as shown by Director's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; or (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature, not as a direct or indirect result of any improper inaction or action of Director.
 
 
c.
Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, Director shall not have liability to the Company with regard to any Confidential Information of the Company which Director can prove (i) is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Company, or (ii) is disclosed pursuant to the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body; provided, however, that Director shall provide prompt notice of such court order or requirement to the Company to enable the Company to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
 
 
d.
The Director specifically acknowledges that the Company is a publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SFRX. The Director has received or may receive in the future material non public information from the Company. In terms of receiving material non public information from the Company, the Director is subject all to securities laws applicable to insider trading. Moreover, the Director agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any material non public information of the Company except as approved in writing by the CEO. The Director further agrees that he will use any material non public information that he receives from the Company for lawful purposes only.
 
9.
No Rights Granted. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any rights under any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Company, nor shall this Agreement grant Director any rights in or to the Company's Confidential Information, except the limited right to use the Confidential Information in connection with the Services.
 
10.
No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Director for any consequential damages claimed by any other party as a result of representations made by the Director with respect to the Company which are different from any to those made in writing by the Company. Furthermore, except for the maintenance of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable to the other for delay in any performance, or for failure to render any performance under this agreement when such delay or failure is caused by Government regulations (whether or not valid), fire, strike, differences with workmen, illness of employees, flood, accident, or any other cause or causes beyond reasonable control of such delinquent party.
 
11.
Assignment of Inventions. To the extent that, in the course of performing the Services, Director jointly or solely conceives, develops, or reduces to practice any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, Director hereby agrees to assign all rights, titles and interest to such inventions to the Company.
 
12.
No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.
 
13.
Partial Invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.

 
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14.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
15.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
16.
Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature. A signed facsimile or photocopy of this Agreement shall be treated as an original, and shall be deemed to be as binding, valid, genuine, and authentic as an originally signed agreement for all purposes, including all matters of evidence and the "best evidence" rule.
 
17.
Advice of Counsel. Each Party Acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, such Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of independent legal counsel, and has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
 
18.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.15

 
Fee Settlement Agreement
 
Recitals
 
AGREEMENT entered into this 20th day of August. 2013. by and between Seafarer Exploration Corp (the "Company"), and ClearTrust. LLC ("Transfer Agent").
 
WHERHAS, the Transfer Agent has incurred various reimbursable expenses resulting directly from acting as transfer agent for the Company, and the Company is obligated to reimburse the Transfer Agent for said expenses.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and Transfer Agent hereby agree to settle the amount owed to the Transfer Agent with shares of restricted stock. The parties hereto agree as fol lows:
 
1.   Legal Expenses Owed
 
The transfer agent has incurred reimbursable expenses and invoiced the Company as detailed in the table below:
 
Date of Invoice to C ompan
Invoice Number
Amount
Reason for Invoice
6/5/ 13
2426
$978.00
Legal expenses related to "Eldred vs.
     
Seafarer" case
7/1/13
1 533
$3.954.03
Legal expenses related to "Eldred vs.
     
Seafarer" case
8/8/13
2642
$798.74
Legal expenses related to "Eldred vs.
     
Seafarer" case
 
TOTAL
S5,730.77
 
 
2.   Issuance of Stock
 
The Company shall reimburse the Transfer Agent cashless with a non-refundable payment of 458,462 shares of restricted common stock of the Company. The Transfer Agent may sell the shares in the public marketplace in reliance on Rule 144 or negotiate the sale of the shares in a privately negotiated transaction. Regardless the manner of sale, the Transfer Agent must apply all proceeds gained by the sale of the shares to the open invoices listed in the table above. Should the Transfer Agent realize less proceeds than the total due in the table above, the Transfer Agent may request up to 400.000 additional shares of stock or a cash payment to cover  the  difference  in  the  amount owed.
 
5. Severability
 
In the event that any one or more provisions herein shall for any reason he held to be invalid. illegal or unenforceable in any respect. such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof.

 
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6. M iscellaneous
 
 This Agreement (i) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall supersede all prior understandings and agreements as to such subject matter: (ii) may be amended or modified only by a writing executed by the party against whom enforcement is sought: (iii) shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective heirs. administrators. personal representatives. successors and assigns of the parties hereto: and (iv) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Florida.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have executed this Fee Settlement Agreement as of the date and year first above written.
 
CLEARTIRUST, LLC:
 
/s/ Kara Kennedy, Director

Kara Kennedy
 
 
SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
 
/s/Kyle Kenndy  

Kyle Kenndy, Director
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.16
 
 
Restricted Stock Agreement
 
Credo Argentarius, LLC ("Credo") rendered various consulting services, including providing background research, background checks and investigative and due diligence information on individuals and companies, and performed various administrative duties and clerical services, to Seafarer Exploration Corp. ("Seafarer") since 2008.
 
On August 8, 2013 Seafarer issued 600,000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to Credo as payment for services rendered. The Shares were issued to Credo in book entry form.
 
The Shares were paid to offset the fact that the cash compensation that Seafarer had previously paid to Credo was not adequate to fully compensate Credo for the time and effort required to perform the consulting services. Additionally, Seafarer believes that Credo provided outstanding service to Seafarer and met or exceeded all expectations in performance of the consulting services. Therefore Seafarer also paid the Shares in order to show appreciation for Credo's willingness to provide services at below market rates of cash compensation and as an incentive and an inducement for Credo to continue to provide services to Seafarer. There was no previous billing for this amount by Credo.
 
Credo agreed to accept the 600,000 shares of Seafarer restricted common stock in lieu of receiving additional cash compensation for past consulting services that were provided to Seafarer.
 
Seafarer represents that the Shares issued under this Agreement were fully paid and non-assessable shares. There were no actions, proceedings or investigations pending or threatened which questioned the validity of the issuance of the Shares to Credo or any of the forgoing representations.
 
Credo provided all of the consulting services referenced in this Agreement as an independent contractor. Seafarer and Credo agree that this Agreement was effective and binding as of August 8, 2013.
 
 
Agreed to and Accepted,
 
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
 
By: /s/ Kyle Kennedy  

Name:Kyle Kennedy
Title:Cheif ExecutiveOfficer
 
 
 
Credo Argentarius, LLC
 
By: Linda Kennedy

Name:Linda Kennedy
Title: Managing Member
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.17
 
 
Advisor Council Agreement
 
October 21, 2013
 
Pelle Ojasu
12816 Tar Flower Drive
Tampa, FL 33626
 
Dear Pelle Ojasu:
 
On behalf of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the "Company"), I am very pleased to offer you a position on the Company's Advisory Council.
 
As a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, you will be invited to attend Advisory Council meetings, either in person or on the telephone. In addition, your name and biography may appear on the Company's website and corporate identity materials. Your service as an Advisor of the Advisory Council will be subject to the Company's Advisory Council Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, to which you agree by your signature below (the "Terms").
 
On behalf of the Company, I am excited about you serving as an Advisor of the Advisory Council and look forward to your continued input and guidance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
/s/ Kyle e Kennedy  

Kyle e Kennedy
Chief Executive officer and Chairman of the Advisory Council
 
 
I agree to and accept the position as a Advisor of Seafarer Exploration Corp.'s Advisory Council" and agree to be bound by all of the Terms and Conditions as contained in Exhibit A.
 
/s/ Pelle Ojasu

Pelle Ojasu
 
 
 
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Exhibit A
 
AD'VVISOR COUNCIL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
1.
Term. The term ("Term") of this Advisory Council Agreement (the Agreement") shall commence on October 21". 2013 (the "Effective Date") and be in full force and effect until terminated according to Paragraph 8.
 
2.
Appointment to the Advisory Council. The Company hereby appoints and retains Pelle Ojasu
 
(the "Advisor"), on a non-exclusive basis, during the Term to serve as a Advisor of its Advisory Council. In providing the Advisory Services, the Advisor will have an Advisory role only and report directly to and take direction from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Under no circumstances will the Advisor perform any functions of the Board.
 
3.
Advisory Services. The Advisor, as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, shall use his best efforts provide the Services (the "Services") to the Board which shall include:
 
 
a.
making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company;
 
 
b.
monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Board with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis;
 
 
c.
commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action;
 
 
d.
making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations;
 
 
e.
identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company;
 
 
f.
evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business; and
 
 
g.
providing such other Advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time.
 
4.
Consideration. In consideration of the performance of the Services as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council for a period of one year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue 500.000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to the Advisor. The shares will vest at a rate of 41,667 per month during the term. In the event that this agreement is terminated for any reason prior top the Termination Date, the Advisor agrees to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of the Shares that have not vested. The Shares will be issued upon the execution of this Agreement.
 
5.
Disclosures of Advisor. During the Term, the Advisor shall:
 
 
a.
disclose to the Company all of his interests in any transaction or agreement contemplated by the Company or any matter which may taint the Advisor's objectivity when performing his role as an Advisor hereunder;
 
 
b.
inform the Company of any business opportunities made available to the Advisor as a result of the Advisor's involvement with the Company or otherwise through the performance of the Services; and

 
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c.
not serve as an Advisor, or consent to an appointment as a Advisor of the Advisory Council or management team, accept employment from or perform consulting services for any company which competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company.
 
6.
Warranties of the Advisor. The Advisor warrants that
 
 
a.
no other party has exclusive rights to his services in the specific areas described and that the Advisor is in no way compromising any rights or trust between any other party and the Advisor or creating a conflict of interest;
 
 
b.
no other agreement will be entered into that will create a conflict of interest with this agreement;
 
 
c.
he will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, including Sections 10 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
d.
he will not, without obtaining the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly engage or prepare to engage in any activity in competition with the Company or establish a business in competition with the Company.
 
7.
Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Advisor for all approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Advisory Services. Out-of-pocket expenses may include travel (including meals, gas, mileage, and lodging), presentation materials, miscellaneous fees, etc. The Company must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance in writing.
 
8.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Advisor or upon his resignation or removal from, or failure to win election or reelection to, the Company's Advisory Council. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the Advisor agrees to return any materials transferred to the Advisor under this Agreement except as may be necessary to fulfill any outstanding obligations hereunder. The Advisor agrees that the Company has the right of injunctive relief to enforce this provision. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Advisor of his continuing obligation under this Agreement with respect to confidentiality of proprietary information.
 
9.
Independent Contractor. Advisor's relationship with the Company will at all times be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. The Advisor will not be deemed an employee of the Company for purposes of employee benefits, income tax, withholding, F.I.C.A. taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise; The Advisor shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Company's behalf and the Advisor will have no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
 
10.
Non-disclosure of Confidential Information.
 
 
a.
Agreement Not to Disclose. Advisor agrees not to use any Confidential Information (as defined below) disclosed to Advisor by the Company for Advisor's own use or for any purpose other than to carry out discussions concerning, and the undertaking of, the Services. Advisor shall not disclose or permit disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties other than other Advisors of the Company's Advisory Council. Advisor agrees to take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the Company in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized under this Agreement to have any such information. Advisor further agrees to notify the Company in writing of any actual or suspected misuse, misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Company's Confidential Information which may come to Advisor's attention.

 
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b.
Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information, technical data or know-how (whether disclosed before or after the date of this Agreement), including, but not limited to, information relating to business and product or service plans, financial projections, customer lists, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, human resources, shipwreck maps, patents, patent applications, computer object or source code, research, inventions, processes, designs, drawings, engineering, marketing or fmance to be confidential or proprietary or which information would, under the circumstances, appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information does not include information, technical data or know-how which: (i) is in the possession of Advisor at the time of disclosure, as shown by Advisor's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; or (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature, not as a direct or indirect result of any improper inaction or action of Advisor.
 
 
c.
Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, Advisor shall not have liability to the Company with regard to any Confidential Information of the Company which Advisor can prove (i) is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Company, or (ii) is disclosed pursuant to the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body; provided, however, that Advisor shall provide prompt notice of such court order or requirement to the Company to enable the Company to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
 
 
d.
The Advisor specifically acknowledges that the Company is a publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SFRX. The Advisor has received or may receive in the future material non public information from the Company. In terms of receiving material non public information from the Company, the Advisor is subject all to securities laws applicable to insider trading. Moreover, the Advisor agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any material non public information of the Company except as approved in writing by the CEO. The Advisor further agrees that he will use any material non public information that he receives from the Company for lawful purposes only.
 
11.
No Rights Granted. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any rights under any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Company, nor shall this Agreement grant Advisor any rights in or to the Company's Confidential Information, except the limited right to use the Confidential Information in connection with the Advisory Services.
 
12.
No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Advisor for any consequential damages claimed by any other party as a result of representations made by the Advisor with respect to the Company which are different from any to those made in writing by the Company. Furthermore, except for the maintenance of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable to the other for delay in any performance, or for failure to render any performance under this agreement when such delay or failure is caused by Government regulations (whether or not valid), fire, strike, differences with workmen, illness of employees, flood, accident, or any other cause or causes beyond reasonable control of such delinquent party.
 
13.
No Liability for Acts of the Company. The Advisor shall not be liable for any act of the Company or any of its directors, officers, consultants or employees.
 
14.
Assignment of Inventions. To the extent that, in the course of performing the Services, Advisor jointly or solely conceives, develops, or reduces to practice any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, Advisor hereby agrees to assign all rights, titles and interest to such inventions to the Company.
 
15.
No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.

 
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16.
Partial Invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.
 
17.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
18.
Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature. A signed facsimile or photocopy of this Agreement shall be treated as an original, and shall be deemed to be as binding, valid, genuine, and authentic as an originally signed agreement for all purposes, including all matters of evidence and the "best evidence" rule.
 
19.
Advice of Counsel. Each Party Acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, such Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of independent legal counsel, and has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
 
20.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.18
 
Advisor Council Agreement
 
November 2nd, 2013
 
Lenny Kohl
 
Dear Lenny Kohl:
 
On behalf of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the "Company"), I am very pleased to offer you a position on the Company's Advisory Council.
 
As a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, you will be invited to attend Advisory Council meetings, either in person or on the telephone. In addition, your name and biography may appear on the Company's website and corporate identity materials. Your service as an Advisor of the Advisory Council will be subject to the Company's Advisory Council Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, to which you agree by your signature below (the "Terms").
 
On behalf of the Company, I am excited about you serving as an Advisor of the Advisory Council and look forward to your continued input and guidance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
 
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy  

Kyle Kennedy
Chief Excutive officer and Chairman of the Advisory Council
 
I agree to and accept the osition as a Advisor of Seafarer Exploration Corp.'s Advisory Council' and agree to be bound by all of the Terms and onditions as contained in Exhibit A.
 
 
/s/ Lenny Kohl

Lenny Kohl

 
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Exhibit A
 
ADVVISOR COUNCIL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
1.
Term. The term ("Term") of this Advisory Council Agreement (the Agreement") shall commence on November 22ad. 2013 (the "Effective Date") and be in full force and effect until terminated according to Paragraph 8.
 
2.
Appointment to the Advisory Council. The Company hereby appoints and retains Lenny Kohl (the "Advisor"), on a non-exclusive basis, during the Term to serve as a Advisor of its Advisory Council. In providing the Advisory Services, the Advisor will have an Advisory role only and report directly to and take direction from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Under no circumstances will the Advisor perform any functions of the Board.
 
3. 
Advisory Services. The Advisor, as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, shall use his best efforts provide the Services (the "Services") to the Board which shall include:
 
 
a.
making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company;
 
 
b.
monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Board with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis;
 
 
c.
commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action;
 
 
d.
making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations;
 
 
e.
identifying and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company;
 
 
f.
evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business; and
 
 
g.
providing such other Advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time.
 
4.
Consideration. In consideration of the performance of the Services as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council for a period of one year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue 500.000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to the Advisor. The shares will vest at a rate of 41.666 per month during the term. In the event that this agreement is terminated for any reason prior top the Termination Date, the Advisor agrees to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of the Shares that have not vested. The Shares will be issued upon the execution of this Agreement.
 
5.
Disclosures of Advisor. During the Term, the Advisor shall:
 
 
a.
disclose to the Company all of his interests in any transaction or agreement contemplated by the Company or any matter which may taint the Advisor's objectivity when performing his role as an Advisor hereunder;
 
 
b.
inform the Company of any business opportunities made available to the Advisor as a result of the Advisor's involvement with the Company or otherwise through the performance of the Services; and

 
 
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c.
not serve as an Advisor, or consent to an appointment as a Advisor of the Advisory Council or management team, accept employment from or perform consulting services for any company which competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company.
 
6.
Warranties of the Advisor. The Advisor warrants that
 
 
a.
no other party has exclusive rights to his services in the specific areas described and that the Advisor is  in no way compromising any rights or trust between any other party and the Advisor or creating a conflict of interest;
 
 
b.
no other agreement will be entered into that will create a conflict of interest with this agreement
 
 
c.
he will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, including Sections 10 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
d.
he will not, without obtaining the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly engage or prepare to engage in any activity in competition with the Company or establish a business in competition with the Company.
 
7.
Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Advisor for all approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Advisory Services. Out-of-pocket expenses may include travel (including meals, gas, mileage, and lodging), presentation materials, miscellaneous fees, etc. The Company must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance in writing.
 
8.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Advisor or upon his resignation or removal from, or failure to win election or reelection to, the Company's Advisory Council. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the Advisor agrees to return any materials transferred to the Advisor under this Agreement except as may be necessary to fulfill any outstanding obligations hereunder. The Advisor agrees that the Company has the right of injunctive relief to enforce this provision. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Advisor of his continuing obligation under this Agreement with respect to confidentiality of proprietary information.
 
9.
Independent Contractor . Advisor's relationship with the Company will at all times be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. The Advisor will not be deemed an employee of the Company for purposes of employee benefits, income tax, withholding, F.I.C.A. taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise; The Advisor shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Company's behalf and the Advisor will have no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
 
10.
Non-disclosure of Confidential Information.
 
 
a.
Agreement Not to Disclose. Advisor agrees not to use any Confidential Information (as defined below) disclosed to Advisor by the Company for Advisor's own use or for any purpose other than to carry out discussions concerning, and the undertaking of, the Services. Advisor shall not disclose or permit disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties other than other Advisors of the Company's Advisory Council. Advisor agrees to take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the Company in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized under this Agreement to have any such information. Advisor further agrees to notify the Company in writing of any actual or suspected misuse, misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Company's Confidential Information which may come to Advisor's attention.

 
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b.
Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information, technical data or know-how (whether disclosed before or after the date of this Agreement), including, but not limited to, information relating to business and product or service plans, financial projections, customer lists, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, human resources, shipwreck maps, patents, patent applications, computer object or source code, research, inventions, processes, designs, drawings, engineering, marketing or finance to be confidential or proprietary or which information would, under the circumstances, appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information does not include information, technical data or know-how which: (i) is in the possession of Advisor at the time of disclosure, as shown by Advisor's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; or (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature, not as a direct or indirect result of any improper inaction or action of Advisor.
 
 
c.
Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, Advisor shall not have liability to the Company with regard to any Confidential Information of the Company which Advisor can prove (i) is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Company, or (ii) is disclosed pursuant to the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body; provided, however, that Advisor shall provide prompt notice of such court order or requirement to the Company to enable the Company to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
 
 
d.
The Advisor specifically acknowledges that the Company is a publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SFRX. The Advisor has received or may receive in the future material non public information from the Company. In terms of receiving material non public information from the Company, the Advisor is subject all to securities laws applicable to insider trading. Moreover, the Advisor agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any material non public information of the Company except as approved in writing by the CEO. The Advisor further agrees that he will use any material non public information that he receives from the Company for lawful purposes only.
 
11.
No Rights Granted. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any rights under any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Company, nor shall this Agreement grant Advisor any rights in or to the Company's Confidential Information, except the limited right to use the Confidential Information in connection with the Advisory Services.
 
12.
No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Advisor for any consequential damages claimed by any other party as a result of representations made by the Advisor with respect to the Company which are different from any to those made in writing by the Company. Furthermore, except for the maintenance of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable to the other for delay in any performance, or for failure to render any performance under this agreement when such delay or failure is caused by Government regulations (whether or not valid), fire, strike, differences with workmen, illness of employees, flood, accident, or any other cause or causes beyond reasonable control of such delinquent party.
 
13.
No Liability for Acts of the Company. The Advisor shall not be liable for any act of the Company or any of its directors, officers, consultants or employees.
 
14.
Assignment of Inventions. To the extent that, in the course of performing the Services, Advisor jointly or solely conceives, develops, or reduces to practice any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, Advisor hereby agrees to assign all rights, titles and interest to such inventions to the Company.
 
15.
No Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.

 
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16. 
Partial Invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.
 
17. 
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
18. 
Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature. A signed facsimile or photocopy of this Agreement shall be treated as an original, and shall be deemed to be as binding, valid, genuine, and authentic as an originally signed agreement for all purposes, including all matters of evidence and the "best evidence" rule.
 
19. 
Advice of Counsel. Each Party Acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, such Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of independent legal counsel, and has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
 
20. 
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.19
 
Advisor Council Agreement
 
December 18, 2013
 
David Chalela
13155 Royal George Ave
Odessa, FL 33556
 
Dear David Chalela;
 
On behalf of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the "Company"), I am very pleased to offer you a position on the Company's Advisory Council.
 
As a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, you will be invited to attend Advisory Council meetings, either in person or on the telephone. In addition, your name and biography may appear on the Company's website and corporate identity materials, Your service as an Advisor of the Advisory Council will be subject to the Company's Advisory Council Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A, to which you agree by your signature below (the "Terms").
 
On behalf of the Company, I am excited about you serving as an Advisor of the Advisory Council and look forward to your continued input and guidance.
 
Sincerely,
 
Seafarer Explomtion Corp.
 
 
/s/ Kyle Kennedy  

Kyle Kennedy
Chief Execiutive officer and Chairman of the Advisory Council
 
 
1 agree to and accept the position as a Advisor of Seafarer Exploration Corp.'s Advisory Council' and agree to be bound by all of the Terms and Conditions as contained in Exhibit A.
 
 
/s/ David Chalela

David Chalela

 
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Exhibit A
 
ADVVISOR COUNCIL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
1.
Term. The term ("Term") of' this Advisory Council Agreement (the Agreement") shall commence on December 18th . 2013, (the "Effective Date") and be in full force and efitct until terminated according to Paragraph 8.
 
2.
Appointment to the Advisory Council. The Company hereby appoints and retains David Chalela (the "Advisor"), on a non-exclusive basis, during the Term to serve as a Advisor of its Advisory Council. In providing the Advisory Services, the Advisor will have an Advisory role only and report directly to and take direction from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Under no circumstances will the Advisor perfium any ftinctions of the Board,
 
3.
Advisory Services. The Advisor, as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council, shall use his best efforts provide the Services (the "Services") to the Board which shall include:
 
 
a.
making recommendations for both the short term and the long term business strategies to be employed by the Company;
 
 
b.
monitoring and assessing the Company's business and to advise the Board with respect to an appropriate business strategy on an ongoing basis;
 
 
c.
commenting on proposed corporate decisions and identifying and evaluating alternative courses of action;
 
 
d.
making suggestions to strengthen the Company's operations;
 
 
e.
ldentifYing and evaluating external threats and opportunities to the Company;
 
 
f.
evaluating and making ongoing recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's business; and
 
 
g.
providing such other Advisory or consulting services as may be appropriate from time to time.
 
4.
Consideration. In consideration of the performance of the Services as a Advisor of the Company's Advisory Council for a period of one year from the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue 309,000 shares of its restricted common stock (the "Shares") to the Advisor. The shares will vest at a rate of 25. 000 per month during the term. In the event that this agreement is terminated for any reason prior top the Termination Date, the Advisor agrees to return to the Company for cancellation any portion of the Shares that have not vested. The Shares will be issued upon the execution of this Agreement.
 
5.
Disclosures of Advisor. During the Term, the Advisor shall:
 
 
a.
disclose to the Company all of his interests in any transaction or agreement contemplated by the Company or any matter which may taint the Advisor's objectivity when performing his role as an Advisor hereunder;
 
 
b.
inform the Company of any business opportunities made available to the Advisor as a result of the Advisor's involvement with the Company or otherwise through the performance of the Service s; and
 
 
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c.
not serve as an Advisor, or consent to an appointment as a Advisor of the Advisory Council or management team, accept employment tl'om or perform consulting services for any company which competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company.
 
6.
Warranties of the Advisor. The Advisor warrants that
 
 
a.
no other party has exclusive rights to his services in the specific areas described and that the Advisor Is in no way compromising any rights or trust between any other party and the Advisor or creating a conflict of interest
 
 
b.
no other agreement will be entered into that will create a conflict of interest with this agreement;
 
 
c.
he will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, including Sections 10 and 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
 
d.
he will not, without obtaining the Company's prior written consent, directly or indirectly engage or prepare to engage in any activity in competition with the Company or establish a business in competition with the Company.
 
7.
Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Advisor for all approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Advisory Services. Out-of-pocket expenses may include travel (including meals, gas, mileage, and lodging), presentation materials, miscellaneous fees, etc. The Company must approve all reimbursable expenses in advance in writing,
 
8.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Advisor or upon his resignation or removal from, or failure to win election or reelection to, the Company's Advisory Council. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the Advisor agrees to return any materials transferred to the Advisor under this Agreement except as may be necessary to fulfill any outstanding obligations hereunder. The Advisor agrees that the Company has the right of injunctive relief to enforce this provision. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Advisor of his continuing obligation under this Agreement with respect to confidentiality of proprietary information.
 
9.
Independent Contractor. Advisor's relationship with the Company will at all times be that of an independent contractor and not that of an employee. The Advisor will not bo deemed an employee of the Company for purposes of employee benefits, Income tax, withholding, FICA taxes, unemployment benefits or otherwise; The Advisor shall not enter into any agreement or incur any obligations on the Company's behalf and the Advisor will have no authority to enter into contracts that bind the Company or create obligations on the part of the Company without the prior written authorization of the Company.
 
10.
Non-disclosure of Confidential Information.
 
 
a.
Agreement Not to Disclose. Advisor agrees not to use any Confidential Information (as defined below) disclosed to Advisor by the Company for Advisor's own use or for any purpose other than to carry out discussions concerning, and the undertaking of, the Services. Advisor shall not disclose or permit disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties other than other Advisors of the Company's Advisory Council. Advisor agrees to take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or use of Confidential Information of the Company in order to prevent it from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized under this Agreement to have any such information. Advisor further agrees to notify the Company in writing of any actual or suspected misuse, misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Company's Confidential Information which may come to Advisor's attention.
 
 
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b.
Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means any information, technical data or know-how (whether disclosed before or after the date of this Agreement), including, but not limited to, information relating to business and product or service plans, financial projections, customer lists, business forecasts, sales and merchandising, human resources, shipwreck maps, patents, patent applications, computer object or source code, research, inventions, processes, designs, drawings, engineering, marketing or finance to be confidential or proprietary or which information would, under the circumstances, appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information does not include information, technical data or know-how which: (i) is in the possession of Advisor at the time of disclosure, as shown by Advisor's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure; or (ii) becomes part of the public knowledge or literature, not as a direct or indirect result of any improper Inaction or action of Advisor.
 
 
c. 
Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, Advisor shall not have liability to the Company with regard to any Confidential Information of the Company which Advisor can prove (I) is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Company, or (i1) is disclosed pursuant to the order or requirement of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body, provided, however, that Advisor shall provide prompt notice of such court order or requirement to the Company to enable the Company to seek a protective order or otherwise prevent or restrict such disclosure.
 
 
d. 
The Advisor specifically acknowledges that the Company is a publicly traded company whose shares are traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol SFRX. The Advisor has received or may receive in the fUture material non public information from the Company. In terms of receiving material non public Information from the Company, the Advisor is subject all to securities laws applicable to insider trading. Moreover, the Advisor agrees that he will hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any material non public information of the Company except as approved in writing by the CEO. The Advisor Mier agrees that he will use any material non public information that he receives from the Company for lawful purposes only.
 
11.
No Rights Granted. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting any rights under any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right of the Company, nor shall this Agreement grant Advisor any rights in or to the Company's Confidential Information, except the limited right to use the Confidential Information in connection with the Advisory Services.
 
12. 
No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable to the Advisor for any consequential damages claimed by any other party as a result of representations made by the Advisor with respect to the Company which are different from any to those made in writing by the Company. Furthermore, except for the maintenance of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable to the other for delay in any performance, or for failure to render any performance under this agreement when such delay or failure is caused by Government regulations (whether or not valid), fire, strike, differences with workmen, illness of employees, flood, accident, or any other cause or causes beyond reasonable control of such delinquent party.
 
13. 
No Liability for Acts of the Company . The Advisor shall not be liable for any act of the Company or any of its directors, officers, consultants or employees.
 
14. 
Assignment of Inventions. To the extent that, in the course of performing the Services, Advisor jointly or solely conceives, develops, or reduces to practice any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, concepts, know-how, improvements or trade secrets, whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar laws, Advisor hereby agrees to assign all rights, titles and interest to such inventions to the Company.
 
15. 
No Waiver . A waiver by either party of any breath of this Agreement by the other party shall not be  construed as a waiver of any such subsequent breach by such party of the same or any other provisions of this Agreement. The failure of a Party to insist upon strict adherence to any term of this Agreement on one or more occasions will not be considered a waiver or deprive that Party of the right thereafter to insist upon adherence to that term of any other term of this Agreement.
 
 
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16. 
Partial Invalidity. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid or void, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected but such portion shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to render such provision enforceable under the law, and this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable as so modified. In the event that the provision may not be modified in such a way as to make it enforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as if the portion so invalidated was not part of this Agreement.
 
17.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Both parties agree that the sole venue for litigation of any dispute arising under this agreement will be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
 
18.
Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature. A signed facsimile or photocopy of this Agreement shall be treated as an original, and shall be deemed to be as binding, valid, genuine, and authentic as an originally signed agreement for all purposes, including all matters of evidence and the "best evidence" rule.
 
19. 
Advice of Counsel. Each Party Acknowledges that, in executing this Agreement, such Party has had the opportunity to seek the advice of independent legal counsel, and has read and understood all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed against any Party by reason of the drafting or preparation hereof.
 
20. 
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and cancels any prior communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether verbal or in writing, between the parties. No modifications of or changes to this Agreement shall be binding, nor can any of its provisions be waived, unless agreed to in writing by the parties.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 31.1
 
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER
PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,
RULES 13a-14 AND 15d-14
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


I, Kyle Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer and President of the registrant, certify that:

1.  
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Seafarer Exploration Corp.;
 
2.  
Based on my knowledge, this Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Report;
 
3.  
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant, as of, and for, the periods presented in this Report;
 
4.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)           Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Report is being prepared;

(b)           Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted account principles;

(c)           Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Report based on such evaluation; and

(d)           Disclosed in this Report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and to the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)           All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)           Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 /s/ Kyle Kennedy
 
Kyle Kennedy
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and acting Principal Accounting Officer)
April 14, 2014

EXHIBIT 32.1
 
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Solely for the purposes of complying with 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002:

I, Kyle Kennedy, the undersigned Chief Executive Officer of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (the “Company”), hereby certifies, based on my knowledge, that the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”):

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated April 14, 2014

 /s/ Kyle Kennedy
 
Kyle Kennedy
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer and acting Principal Accounting Officer)

 

EXHIBIT 99.1
 
 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEMPORARY HARDSHIP EXEMPTION PROVIDED BY RULE 201 OF REGULATION S-T, THE DATE BY WHICH THE INTERACTIVE DATA FILE IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED HAS BEEN EXTENDED BY SIX BUSINESS DAYS.