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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP - Quarter Report: 2011 March (Form 10-Q)

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

FORM 10-Q

                                                                                                                                                     
(Mark One)
     
þ
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011
 
or
     
o
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _________ to __________.

Commission File Number 000-29461

 
SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

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

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
 
 
(813) 448-3577

Registrant’s telephone number
 

 




 
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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 þ No o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
 
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Large accelerated filer
 o
 
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
 o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
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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    þ
 
As of May 9, 2011, there were 493,826,590 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.0001 par value per share, outstanding.




 
 































 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP.
 Form 10-Q
 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2011
 
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
5
   
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
5
   
Condensed Balance Sheets: March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
5
   
        Condensed Statements of Operations: For the three ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the period from inception (February 15, 2007 to March 31, 2011)
6 - 7
   
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows: Three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the period from inception (February 15, 2007) to March 31, 2011
8
   
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
9 - 21
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
22
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
26
   
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
26
   
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
27
   
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
27
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors
27
   
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
27
   
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
28
   
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
28
   
Item 5. Other Information
28
   
Item 6. Exhibits
28
   
SIGNATURES
29

 
 
 

 

 









 

 
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Part 1: Financial Information

Statements in this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report may be “forward-looking statements.”  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions.  These statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by our management.  These assumptions are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.  Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including those risks discussed in this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report, under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in other documents which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In addition, such statements could be affected by risks and uncertainties related to our financial condition, factors that affect our industry, market and customer acceptance, changes in technology, fluctuations in our quarterly results, our ability to continue and manage our growth, liquidity and other capital resource issues, compliance with government regulations and permits, agreements with third parties to conduct operations, competition, fulfillment of contractual obligations by other parties and general economic conditions.  Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report, except as required by Federal Securities law.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 













 

 

 
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Item 1. Financial Statements

SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 
     
  (Unaudited)
         
     
March 31,  2011
     
December 31, 2010
 
  ASSETS
 
Current assets:
               
Cash
 
$
26,188
   
$
3,071
 
Notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
   
13,867
     
13,867
 
Deposits and other receivables
   
1,183
     
1,183
 
Total current assets
   
41,238
     
18,121
 
     
 
     
 
 
Property and equipment – net
   
213,960
     
222,085
 
Investments
   
1,100
     
1,100
 
Total Assets
 
$
256,298
   
$
241,306
 
             
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and  accrued liabilities
 
$
95,737
   
$
94,848
 
Convertible notes payable
   
20,000
     
--
 
Convertible notes payable, in default
   
124,300
     
124,300
 
Convertible notes payable, in default – related parties
   
25,000
     
25,000
 
Convertible note payable, at fair value
   
11,696
     
101,752
 
Notes payable – related parties
   
7,500
     
7,500
 
Notes payable, in default
   
40,000
     
20,000
 
Stockholder loans
   
4,900
     
10,125
 
Total current liabilities
   
329,133
     
383,525
 
             
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders’ deficit:
               
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value –  50,000,000 shares authorized; 7 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
   
 --
     
 --
 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value – 500,000,000 shares authorized; 483,524,508 and 449,479,673 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
   
                 48,353
     
                 44,948
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
           3,377,664
     
           3,188,632
 
Deficit accumulated during the development stage
   
      (3,498,852
)
   
        (3,375,799
)
Total stockholders’ deficit
   
      (72,835
   
            (142,219
)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
 
$
256,298
   
$
              241,306
 
             
See notes to condensed financial statements.

 
 


 

 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED  STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

           
           
 
Three months ended
 
 
March 31,
 
 
2011
   
2010
 
Revenue
$
--
   
$
--
 
               
Expenses:
             
Consulting and contractor expenses
 
94,787
     
191,656
 
Professional fees
 
17,624
     
51,425
 
Depreciation
 
8,125
     
8,124
 
General and administrative expenses
 
7,274
     
7,343
 
Vessel expenses
 
6,655
     
6,976
 
Travel and entertainment
 
5,105
     
3,693
 
Rent expense
 
3,742
     
6,594
 
Total operating expenses
 
143,312
     
275,811
 
Loss from operations
 
(143,312
)
   
(275,811
Other income (expense):
             
Interest expense
 
(14,029
)
   
(7,082
Interest income
 
34,288
     
11,679
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
--
     
(41,500
)
Total other income (expense)
 
20,259
     
(36,903)
 
               
Net loss
 $
(123,053
)
 
 $
(312,714
               
Net loss per share applicable to common stockholders — basic and diluted
$
(0.00)
   
$
(0.00)
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic and diluted
         
340,839,721
 
               

 See notes to condensed financial statements.

 
 
 
 


 



















 

 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

       
February 15,
 
       
2007
 
       
(Inception) to
 
       
March 31,
 
       
2011
 
Revenue
     
$
-
 
             
Expenses:
           
Consulting and contractor expenses
       
2,136,278
 
Vessel expenses
       
216,061
 
Professional fees
       
308,159
 
Travel and entertainment
       
159,939
 
General and administrative expenses
       
194,858
 
Rent expense
       
93,214
 
Depreciation
       
111,040
 
Other operating expenses
       
13,187
 
Total operating expenses
       
3,232,736
 
Loss from operations
       
(3,232,736
)
Other income (expense)
           
Interest expense
       
(270,581
)
Interest income
       
50,585
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
       
(46,120)
 
Total other income (expense)
       
(266,116
)
             
Net loss
     
 $
(3,498,852
             
             
             
             
 
 
See notes to condensed financial statements.






 







 









 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
                   
February 15,
 
                   
2007
 
   
Three months ended
   
(Inception) to
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Net loss
 
$
(123,053
)
 
$
(312,714
)
 
$
(3,498,852
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
                       
Depreciation
   
8,125
     
8,124
     
111,040
 
    Allowance for uncollectible notes receivable
   
--
     
--
     
25,000
 
    Amortization of deferred finance costs
   
1,250
     
685
     
33,490
 
Interest (income) expense on fair value adjustment on convertible notes   payable
   
(32,290
   
6,397
     
156,359
 
    Interest accrued on note receivable
   
--
     
(829
)
   
(11,705
)
    Write off of uncollectible deposit
   
--
     
--
     
20,000
 
    Loss on extinguishment of related party debt
   
--
     
41,500
     
46,120
 
    Stock issued for services
   
19,751
     
129,870
     
1,166,444
 
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                       
Deposits and other receivables
   
--
     
--
     
(23,346
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
 889
     
(592
)
   
211,596
 
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(125,328
)
   
(127,559
)
   
(1,763,854
)
                   
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Net proceeds from notes receivable
   
--
     
--
     
(25,000)
 
Purchase of securities
   
--
     
--
     
(1,100)
 
Acquisition of equipment
   
--
     
--
     
(325,000
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
--
     
--
     
(351,100
)
                   
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
                       
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
138,670
     
158,695
     
1,630,642
 
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes, related parties
   
--
     
--
     
6,000
 
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes, non related parties
   
20,000
     
6,000
     
438.300
 
Proceeds from the issuance of  notes payable
   
20,000
     
47,500
     
136,500
 
Payments on convertible notes payable
   
(25,000
)
   
--
     
(25,000
)
Payments on notes payable
   
--
     
--
     
(50,000
)
Proceeds from loans from stockholders
   
--
     
--
     
35,925
 
Payments on loans from stockholders
   
(5,225
)
   
(2,000)
     
(31,225
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
148,445
     
210,195
     
2,141,142
 
                   
 NET INCREASE IN CASH
   
23,117
     
82,636
     
26,188
 
 CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
3,071
     
1,015
     
-- 
 
 CASH, END OF PERIOD
 
26,188
   
83,651
   
 $
26,188
 
                   
NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Due to Organetix, Inc. reclassified to additional paid-in capital
 
-- 
   
--
   
 91,500
 
Common stock issued for loan financing fees
 
$
1,250
   
$
5,000
   
$
6,250
 
Common stock issued to satisfy minimum value guarantee
 
$
--
   
$
87,667
   
$
87,667
 
Convertible debt converted to common stock including accrued interest
 
32,766
   
65,218
   
470,504
 
                         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
                       
Interest
 
--
   
--
   
3,660 
 
 
See notes to condensed financial statements.

 

 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 

The accompanying condensed financial statements of Seafarer Exploration Corp. (“Seafarer” or the “Company”) are unaudited, but in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of and for the dates and periods presented. The financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information.

These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). The results of operations for the three month ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2011 or for any future period.

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 develop the infrastructure necessary to engage in the archaeologically-sensitive exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks. During 2008, the Company changed its fiscal year end from April 30 to December 31.
 
The Company is in the development stage and its activities during the development stage include developing a business plan and raising capital.

In June of 2008, the Company merged with Organetix pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”). The Exchange Agreement provided for the exchange of all of the Company’s common shares for 131,243,235 of Organetix post-merger common shares. Considering that Seafarer Inc.’s former stockholders controlled the majority of Organetix’s outstanding voting common stock, Seafarer Inc.’s management had actual operational control of Organetix and Organetix effectively succeeded its otherwise minimal operations to the Company’s operations.  The Company was considered the accounting acquirer in this reverse-merger transaction. A reverse-merger transaction with a non-operating public shell company is considered and accounted for as a capital transaction in substance; it is equivalent to the issuance of Seafarer Inc.’s common stock for the net monetary assets of Organetix, accompanied by a recapitalization. Accordingly, the accounting does not contemplate the recognition of unrecorded assets of the accounting acquiree, such as goodwill. On the date of the merger, Organetix was a blank-check public shell company and had no assets and no liabilities.  The condensed financial statements presented herein and subsequent to the merger reflect the condensed financial assets and liabilities and operations of Seafarer Inc., at their historical costs, giving effect to the recapitalization, as if it had been Organetix during the periods presented.

In July of 2008, the Company changed its name from Organetix, Inc. to Seafarer Exploration Corp.

NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN

These condensed 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 condensed financial statements, the Company has incurred net losses of $3,498,853 since inception. Based on its historical rate of expenditures, the Company expects to expend its available cash in less than one month from May 16, 2011. Management's plans include raising capital through the equity markets to fund operations and eventually, the generating 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 condensed 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 condensed 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.

 


 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
This summary of significant accounting policies of Seafarer Exploration Corp. is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s condensed financial statements.  The condensed 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 condensed financial statements.

Accounting Method

The Company’s condensed financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
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.

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 March 31, 2011 and 2010, and for the period from inception to March 31, 2011, the Company did not report any revenues.

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 stockholders 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 were no common stock equivalents outstanding at March 31, 2011 and 2010.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157 Fair Value Measurements    (“SFAS 157”), superseded by ASC 820-10, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands required disclosure about fair value measurements of assets and liabilities. The impact of adopting ASC 820-10 was not significant to the Company’s condensed financial statements. ASC 820-10 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820-10 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 
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.


 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
 
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.  Our 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 our derivative liability is determined using Level 1 inputs, which consider (i) time value, (ii) current market and (iii) contractual prices. 

Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 2011 and 2010.  The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.  These financial instruments include cash, notes receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The fair value of the Company’s debt instruments is estimated based on current rates that would be available for debt of similar terms, which is not significantly different from its stated value, except for the convertible note payable, at fair value, which has been revalued based on current market rates using Level 1 inputs. 

Income Taxes

The Company provides for federal and state income taxes payable, as well as for those deferred because of the timing differences between reporting income and expenses for financial statement purposes versus tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recoverable or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or expense in the period of the change. A valuation allowance is established, when necessary, to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

Upon inception, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”), superseded by ASC 740-10. The Company did not recognize a liability as a result of the implementation of ASC 740-10. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits has not been provided since there is no unrecognized benefit as of the date of adoption. The Company did not recognize interest expense or penalties as a result of the implementation of ASC 740-10. If there were an unrecognized tax benefit, the Company would recognize interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other operating expenses.
 
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. Currently the Company’s only asset is a diving vessel, which was purchased for $325,000 during 2008 and is being depreciated over a 10 year useful life.

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. There were no impairment charges recorded during the periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 or for the period from inception to March 31, 2011.
 
Employee Stock Based Compensation

The FASB issued SFAS No.123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which was superseded by ASC 718-10. ASC 718-10 provides investors and other users of financial statements with more complete and neutral financial information, by requiring that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. SFAS 123(R) covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements, including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights and employee share purchase plans. As of March 31, 2011, the Company has not implemented an employee stock based compensation plan.

Non-Employee Stock Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock based compensation awards issued to non-employees for services, as prescribed by ASC 718-10, at either the fair value of the services rendered or the instruments issued in exchange for such services, whichever is more readily determinable, using the measurement date guidelines enumerated in EITF 96-18,  Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services , which was superseded by ASC 505-50.  The Company issues compensatory shares for services including, but not limited to, executive, management, accounting, archeological, operations, corporate communication, financial and administrative consulting services.

 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
 
Use of Estimates

The process of preparing condensed 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 condensed financial statements.  Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.
 
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.
 
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.  As of March 31, 2011 and 2010, none of the Company’s convertible notes payable included a beneficial conversion feature.

Subsequent Events
 
In accordance with FASB ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Company evaluated subsequent events through May 16, 2011, the date the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q was ready to issue.

NOTE 4 - LOSS PER SHARE

Components of loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

                                                                                                                                  
   
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2011
 
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2010
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
 
$
(123,054
)
$
(312,714)
             
Weighted average shares outstanding:
           
Basic and diluted
         
340,839,721 
             
Loss per share:
           
Basic and diluted
 
$
(0.00)
 
$
(0.00)
             
                                                                                               
NOTE 5 - NOTES RECEIVABLE

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company was owed a principal amount of $25,000 plus accrued interest of $13,867, from a promissory note due from a corporation. The note bears interest at a rate of 4.5% per annum. The principal and interest were due at maturity, which was December 31, 2008, and the note is in default.  Management believes that the Company needs to take legal action in order to collect the remaining principal balance and, accordingly, has established an allowance for a portion of the note deemed doubtful. Because legal action may become necessary, at December 31, 2010, the Company booked an allowance for doubtful accounts of $25,000. Additionally, no further interest will be accrued as its collection is deemed not probable. The carrying value of the note, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts, was $13,867 at March 31, 2011.

NOTE 6 – CAPITAL STOCK
 
Common Stock

The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 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. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 6 – CAPITAL STOCK - continued
 
Preferred Stock

Series A Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to sell or issue 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock.
 
On March 30, 2011, we designated 50,000 shares, par value $0.0001 per share as Series A Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”). The Series A Preferred has a liquidation preference of $1. The holders have no voting rights and are entitled to receive dividends if and when declared by the board. Additionally, the Series A Preferred does not have a term or a maturity date; it is a perpetual financial instrument. We analyzed the instrument under EITF D-109 Determining the Nature of a Host Contract Related to a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share under FASB Statement 133 (FASB Codification ASC 815) to determine if the host preferred stock is more akin to an equity instrument or a debt instrument in terms of their economic characteristics and risks. We concluded that the Series A Preferred is more akin to an equity instrument. We further analyzed the instrument under EITF D-98 Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities (FASB Codification ASC 480-10) and concluded that because the instrument is not redeemable for cash, it does not require classification in the mezzanine section of the financial statements.

NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES
 
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 Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
   
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
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 March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company’s only significant deferred income tax asset was an estimated net tax operating loss of $3,498,853 and $3,375,799, 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 March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

NOTE 8 - LEASE OBLIGATION

Office

The Company leases 823 square feet of office space located at 14497 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 209-N, Tampa, Florida 33618. The original term of the lease agreement commenced on October 1, 2008 and expired on March 31, 2010. The Company executed an amendment to the original lease effective retroactive to April 1, 2010. Under the amended lease agreement the base rental rate, including taxes, is $1,166 per month, plus additional monthly charges for services used by the Company. Under the amended lease the lease term was extended to May 31, 2011.


 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


 NOTE 9 - 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 ultimately superseded by ASC 470.
 
Convertible Notes Payable

The following table reflects the convertible notes payable, other than the one remeasured to fair value, which is discussed in Note 10, as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
Issue Date
Maturity Date
 
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
   
Interest Rate
   
Conversion
Rate
 
Convertible notes payable:
                       
February 15, 2011
April 15, 2011
 
$
20,000
   
$
--
     
8.00
%
 
$
0.0028
 
                                 
                                   
Convertible notes payable, in default:
                               
August 28, 2009
November 1, 2009
   
4,300
     
4,300
     
10.00
%
 
$
0.0150
 
November 30, 2009
May 30, 2010
   
10,000
     
10,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0050
 
April 7, 2010
November 7, 2010
   
70,000
     
70,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0080
 
November 12, 2010
November 7, 2010
   
40,000
     
40,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0080
 
       
124,300
     
124,300
                 
                                   
Convertible notes payable – related parties, in default:
                               
January 9, 2009
January 9, 2010
   
10,000
     
10,000
     
10.00
%
 
$
0.0150
 
December 16, 2009
December 16, 2010
   
9,000
     
9,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0050
 
January 25, 2010
January 25, 2011
   
6,000
     
6,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0050
 
       
25,000
     
25,000
                 
                                   
     
$
169,300
   
$
149,300
                 

The convertible notes payable classified as “in default” are in default as of the date this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and were ready for issue.

Notes Payable

The following table reflects the notes payable as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 
Issue Date
Maturity Date
 
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
   
Interest Rate
 
Notes payable  – related parties, in default:
                       
February 24, 2010
February 24, 2011
 
 $
7,500
   
 $
7,500
     
6.00
%
                           
Notes payable, in default:
                 
February 22, 2010
August 22, 2010
   
20,000
     
20,000
     
3.00
%
February 23, 2011
March 23, 2011
   
20,000
     
--
     
7.00
%
       
40,000
     
20,000
         
                           
                           
     
$
47,500
   
$
27,500
         

Stockholder Loans

The following table reflects the stockholder loans as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:


 
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 NOTE 9 - CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND NOTES PAYABLE - continued
 
 
Issue Date
 
Maturity Date
 
 
March 31, 2011
 
 
December 31, 2010
 
Interest Rate
Various
 
None stated
 
$
4,900 
 
$
7,900 
 
8.00%
October 26, 2010
 
January 25, 2011
   
--
   
350 
 
6.00%
November 16, 2010
 
January 16, 2011
   
--
   
1,875 
 
6.00%
       
$
4,900 
 
$
10,125 
   

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, combined accrued interest on the convertible notes payable, notes payable and stockholder loans was $10,780 and $9,038, respectively, and included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying balance sheets.

NOTE 10 – CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE, AT FAIR VALUE

Convertible Note Payable Dated November 4, 2009 at Fair Value

On November 4, 2009, the Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.  The convertible note payable, with a face value of $40,000, bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due on May 4, 2010.  The convertible note payable is convertible, at the holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at the lesser of (1) the Variable Conversion Price or (2) a Fixed Conversion Price of $0.25.  The Variable Conversion Price is defined as 42% 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.

Rather than accounting for the derivatives in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities , SFAS No. 155,   Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments,  both superseded by ASC 815, permits both holders and issuers of certain hybrid financial instruments, at inception, to irrevocably elect to measure the instrument in its entirety at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Pursuant to paragraph 5 of ASC 815-15-25, the fair value election may be made on an instrument-by- instrument basis at the time the hybrid financial instrument is acquired, issued or when a previously recognized financial instrument is subject to a re-measurement, but it is required to be supported by concurrent documentation or a preexisting documented policy for automatic election. However, the fair value election is not available for a hybrid financial instrument, unless the instrument contains an embedded derivative that ASC 815-15-25-1 would require to be bifurcated.  The Company   elected to account for the hybrid contract under the guidance of ASC 815-15-25-4.

In connection with the issuance of the convertible note payable on November 4, 2009, the Company recorded 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.

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 these events the lender may be entitled to receive significant amounts of additional stock above the amounts for conversion.

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.

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the convertible note payable, at fair value, was recorded at $0 and $0, respectively.

 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


NOTE 10 – CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE, AT FAIR VALUE - continued
 
Convertible Note Payable Dated April 1, 2010 at Fair Value

On April 1, 2010, the Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.  The convertible note payable, with a face value of $50,000, bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due on January 7, 2011.  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 April 1, 2010, the Company recorded 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.

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 these events the lender may be entitled to receive significant amounts of additional stock above the amounts for conversion.

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.

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the convertible note payable, at fair value, was recorded at $0 and $11,112, respectively.

Convertible Note Payable Dated June 22, 2010 at Fair Value

On June 22, 2010, the Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.  The convertible note payable, with a face value of $25,000, bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due on March 24, 2011.  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 June 22, 2010, the Company recorded 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. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 10 – CONVERTIBLE NOTE 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 these events the lender may be entitled to receive significant amounts of additional stock above the amounts for conversion.

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.

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the convertible note payable, at fair value, was recorded at $0 and $74,537, respectively.

Convertible Note Payable Dated July 12, 2010 at Fair Value

On July 12, 2010, the Company entered into a convertible note payable with a corporation.   The convertible note payable, with a face value of $10,000, bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due on April 14, 2011.  The convertible note payable is convertible, at the holder’s option, into the Company’s common shares at a fixed conversion price of $0.006.  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 July 12, 2010, the Company recorded 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.

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 these events the lender may be entitled to receive significant amounts of additional stock above the amounts for conversion.

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.

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the convertible note payable, at fair value, was recorded at $11,697 and $16,104, respectively.

Changes in Fair Values of Convertible Notes Payable

The following tables summarize the effects on earnings associated with changes in the fair values of the convertible note payable, at fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:

 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 10 – CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE, AT FAIR VALUE - continued
 
 
For the
Three Months Ended
 
For the
Three Months Ended
 
 
March  31,
 
March  31,
 
 
2011
 
2010
 
Interest expense recorded upon issuance of the convertible note payable
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
Interest recapture on fair value re-measurement of the convertible note payable
   
34,288
     
(6,397)
 
   
$
34,288
   
$
(6,397)
 


NOTE 11 – MATERIAL AGREEMENT
 
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”) 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 Company paid Tulco a total of $40,000 upon execution of the Exploration Agreement, $20,000 to cover fees owed to Tulco from the 2009 diving season and a $20,000 conservation payment for 2010. 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. The Company and Tulco are not able to perform artifact recovery services at the Juno Beach shipwreck site until the FLDHR Agreement is renewed.

Other Agreements

As previously noted in its 8-K filing on January 14, 2011, the Company announced that it had exercised its right to terminate the letter of intent due that it had previously entered into with corporation, Anchor Research and Salvage, S.R.L. (“Anchor”), based in the Dominican Republic to failure of the parties to agree upon final, definitive terms of the transaction.  Currently, no material relationship exists between the Company and Anchor.  

On January 18, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to provide various consulting services as an Operations Management for to the Company’s exploration and recovery operations, including reviewing daily and weekly operating plans, assisting in overseeing the Company’s operations, reviewing and recording potential artifact locations and coordinates and other services as requested by the Company.  The agreement expires on August 31, 2011. In consideration for performing the consulting services, the Company agreed to pay the consultant a total of 600,000 restricted shares of its common stock. The shares issued to the consultant are subject to the following vesting schedule: 50,000 shares vest in February 2011, 50,000 shares vest in March 2011, 100,000 shares vest in April 2011, 100,000 shares vest in May 2011, 100,000 shares vest in June 2011, 100,000 shares vest in July 2011 and 100,000 shares vest in August 2011. If the agreement is terminated prior to the August 31, 2011 expiration date, the consultant has agreed to return to the Company any portion of the shares that have not yet vested.   The 600,000 shares are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

On January 18, 2011 the Company entered into a consulting agreement with an individual under which the consultant agreed to advise the Company regarding its news releases and generating local media coverage of the Company’s business and operations in Florida media markets, development, mergers and acquisitions, business strategy and specifically for the purpose of developing, studying and evaluating acquisition proposals and preparing reports and studies under the direction of the Company’s CEO. The agreement is for ninety days and may be extended if the consultant’s services are still needed at the end of the term. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to pay the consultant a total of 1,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. The 1,000,000 shares are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 11 – MATERIAL AGREEMENT - continued
 
On January 19, 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with an individual under which the consultant agreed to advise the Company regarding business development, mergers and acquisitions, business strategy and the analysis of the treasure industry under the direction of the Company’s President. The agreement expires on June 19, 2011. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company was required to pay the consultant $5,000 upon execution of the agreement and $2,500 per month for six months. The Company also agreed to pay the consultant a total of 1,000,000 shares of its restricted common stock. The shares issued to the consultant are subject to the following vesting schedule: 200,000 shares vest in February 2011, 200,000 shares vest in March 2011, 200,000 shares vest in April 2011, 200,000 shares vest in May 2011, and 200,000 shares vest in June 2011.  If the agreement is terminated prior to the June 19, 2011 expiration date, the consultant has agreed to return to the Company any portion of the shares that have not yet vested.   The 1,000,000 shares are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

On January 27, 2011 the Company entered into a consulting agreement with an individual under which the consultant agreed to advise the Company regarding business development, mergers and acquisitions, business strategy and specifically developing, studying and evaluating acquisition proposals and preparing reports and studies under the direction of the Company’s CEO. The Agreement expires on April 25, 2011. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is required to pay the consultant a total of 250,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. The 250,000 shares are included as an expense in consulting and contractor fees in the accompanying income statement.

NOTE 12 – 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.

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.

To date the Company has not located any artifacts that have any significant monetary value. The chance that the Company will actually recover artifacts of any significant value from the Juno Beach shipwreck site is very remote and highly unlikely

 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


NOTE 13 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On December 11, 2009, the Company, its CEO and transfer agent were named as defendants in Case Number 09-CA-030763, filed in the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, Florida, by 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. The plaintiffs are seeking actual damages in an amount greater than $15,000, punitive damages to be determined at trial, injunctive relief requiring the defendants to reissue the plaintiff’s stock without the restrictive legends, injunctive relief barring the defendants from removing the stock legends from any Seafarer stock until the dispute with the plaintiffs is fully resolved, injunctive relief barring the defendants from selling their Seafarer stock, directly or indirectly, until the dispute with the plaintiffs is fully resolved, a declaratory judgment that plaintiffs are entitled to have their shares reissued without the restrictive legend, such other incidental and consequential damages as may be proven at trial, costs, interest, and legal expenses allowed by law and such other further relief as the court may deem just and proper.  The Company contends that the restrictive legends were either (i) not qualified for removal under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, (ii) the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient facts supporting removal of the restrictive legends, or (iii) the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient facts to demonstrate that the distribution was not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The parties are currently in settlement discussions and case management has been extended.
 
On December 17, 2009, the Company was named a defendant in Case Number 09-012905CO39, filed in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida, by a limited liability company, of which the Company’s CEO is a minority, non-controlling member.  The lawsuit alleges that the Company has failed and/or refused to pay for services rendered by the plaintiff, in breach of an agreement between the two parties. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the Company in the amount of $13,520, plus damages that may accrue after the filing of the lawsuit, together with prejudgment interest, recoverable costs associated with the lawsuit and such other relief as may be appropriate under the circumstances.   The parties are currently in settlement discussions and case management has been extended.

On March 1, 2010, the Company, its CEO, Director, CFO, registered agent and Director of Compliance and Safety were named as defendants in Case Number 10000599CA, filed in the Circuit Court of Martin County, Florida, by a person who formerly provided services to the Company as a captain, diver and general laborer as a Plaintiff. To date neither the Company nor any named person was served with the action. The Company believes that even if served, this cause of action, which is now overdue for service, would be dismissed as Res Judicata as the Plaintiff’s earlier suit in Marion County was adjudicated.

On March 2, 2010, the Company filed a complaint naming, a person 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. Among other matters, the Company alleges that the defendant caused extensive damage to the Company’s main salvage vessel due to negligent operation, breached his separation agreement with the Company, and has made false and defamatory statements damaging the Company’s reputation. The Company alleged that the defendant has engaged is such malicious and defamatory campaign as revenge for his termination by the Company and in effort to obtain additional money from the Company. On April 5, 2011, a 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. The Company is currently pursuing the punitive damages portion and expects a substantial award of such. The punitive damages portion of the case is set for trial on June 13, 2011. The Company’s management believes that collection of such awards is extremely unlikely however it will continue to pursue the matter against the defendant.

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 claiming that the Company owes $12,064,  plus court costs and attorney’s fees under a lease agreement. The plaintiff is demanding that the court render judgment against the Company in the amount of $12,064, plus court costs and attorney’s fees pursuant to Section 720.305(1) of the Florida Statutes costs and other relief as the court deems just and proper.   Management believes that the limited liability company was paid all of the fees owed to it under the lease agreement and the Company plans to mount a vigorous defense against this claim and is currently seeking all attorney’s fees and costs for what it sees as a spurious claim. The Company has a motion for sanctions and dismissal which is set for hearing on June 14, 2011.

NOTE 14 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

An individual who is related to the Company’s CEO entered into a subscription agreement to purchase 1,250,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock at a price of $0.004 per share and the Company received proceeds of $5,000.

A Director of the Company entered into a subscription agreement to purchase 2 shares of the Company’s Series A preferred stock at a price of $3,000 per share and the Company received proceeds of $6,000.

The Company paid $1,122 to a limited liability company for stock transfer agency services. The limited liability company is owned and controlled by a person who is related to the Company’s CEO and a Director of the Company, Pelle Ojasu, owns a minority, non-controlling interest in the limited liability company. At March 31, 2011, the Company owed the limited liability company $295 for transfer agency services rendered, and this amount is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet.

 
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SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 (A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


NOTE 14 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
The Company repaid two shareholder loans on January 27, 2011 that totaled $2,225 to a limited liability company that is owned and controlled by a person who is related to the Company’s CEO. The $2,225 that was repaid represents the total amount that was owed to the limited liability company for providing the loans. The Company has not repaid the limited liability company any interest for providing the loans.

The Company partially repaid shareholder loans totaling $3,000 to a Director of the Company, Pelle Ojasu. The repayment of the stockholder loans leaves a balance of $4,800 still owed to Mr. Ojasu. The Company had previously agreed to pay Mr. Ojasu an interest at a rate of 8% per annum on the borrowed funds; however at the time of the issuance of this report no interest has been repaid. The Company has agreed to repay the remaining principal loan balance of $4,800 to Mr. Ojasu at a future date, which has not yet been determined.

The Company paid $6,250 during the three month period ended March 31, 2011 to a person related to the Company’s CEO for providing various administrative, clerical, accounting, etc. services as an independent conrtractor.

At March 31, 2011 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 December 16, 2009, due to a person related to the Company’s CEO with a face amount of $9,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 6% 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 $0.05 per share. This note is not secured.  The principal balance of the convertible note payable plus interest was due on or before December 16, 2010.  This convertible note payable is currently in default due to non-payment of principal and interest.

Shareholder loans from various dates in 2009, in the amount of $4,800 are owed to a Director of the Company, Pelle Ojasu. The Company had previously agreed to pay Mr. Ojasu an interest at a rate of 8% per annum on the borrowed funds; however at the time of the issuance of this report no interest has been repaid. The Company has agreed to repay the remaining principal loan balance of $4,800 to Mr. Ojasu at a future date, which has not yet been determined.
 
A convertible loan 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 loan agreement dated February 24, 2010, the principal amount of $7,500 with a corporation. The Company’s CEO is a director of the corporation, a Director of the Company is an officer of the corporation and the Company’s former CFO has provided consulting services to the corporation and an affiliate 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.
 
NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to March 31, 2011:

The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Church Hollow, LLC (“CH”), entered into a Treasure Exploration Funding Agreement with an unrelated limited partnership, Ridgley-Johnson-Sharpe Limited Partnership (“RJS”). The purpose of the funding was to allow RJS to explore, excavate and potentially recovery treasure from an area of Missouri known as Church Hollow (the “Church Hollow Site”). Under the terms of the Agreement CH agreed to provide $21,000 to RJS in exchange for a maximum of 12% of the gross amount of any treasure recovered at the Church Hollow Site.

Effective as of April 19, 2011, Pelle Ojasu resigned as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. There were no disputes between Mr. Ojasu and the Company.

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.


 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations
 
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
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 use in this Form 10-Q 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 Company’s actual results or actions may differ materially from these forward-looking statements for due to many factors and the success of the Company is dependent on our efforts and many other factors including, primarily, our ability to raise additional capital. 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-Q. This Item should be read in conjunction with the financial statements,  the 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.

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 made by and 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 the Juno Beach shipwreck site 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 generally and certain economic and business factors, some of which may be beyond our control.

We disclaim any obligation subsequently to 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.
 
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. The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, known as UNESCO, has estimated that there are over three million undiscovered shipwrecks around the world and some of these shipwrecks were lost with verifiable cargoes that may have 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.

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 that have significant value then there is a very strong probability that the Company will fail and all capital invested in or borrowed by the Company will be lost.
 
Furthermore, an investment in Seafarer is extremely speculative and of exceptionally high risk. Underwater recovery operations are inherently difficult and dangerous and may be delayed or suspended by weather, sea conditions or other natural hazards. Such operations may be undertaken more safely during certain months of the year than others. 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.
 
Moreover, 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. Even if valuable artifacts are located and recovered, there is the possibility 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. 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 money on a shipwreck project, and receive no salvage claim or revenue for its work.

 
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There are also a number of additional issues 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 fail, then it is likely that there would be complete loss of all capital invested in or borrowed by the Company.

Plan of Operation

During the periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has taken the following steps to implement its business plan:
 
 
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 previously performed some very limited exploration and recovery activities.

 
Although the Company has not generated revenues to date our development activities continue to evolve. We have been a development stage company since inception, in accordance with ASC 915-10.
 
The Company completed the acquisition of Seafarer Inc., and as a result, we are no longer a shell company as defined in Rule 144(i) under the Securities Act of 1933.  As discussed in Note 1 to our condensed financial statements, the acquisition of Seafarer Inc. was characterized as a reverse-acquisition. Accordingly, the results of operations discussed in this Item 7, relate to the condensed financial assets and liabilities and operations of Seafarer, Inc., as if it had been Organetix during the periods being discussed.
 
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. Due to permitting issues the Company did not perform any exploration or recovery operations at the Juno Beach Shipwreck site in 2010. 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 never recovered any artifacts or treasure of any significant value from the Juno Beach Shipwreck site and the chance that the Company will ever recover any valuable artifacts or treasure from the site are remote. Furthermore, there is a very high degree of probability that there are not any artifacts of significant value located on 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 inclement weather, hazardous ocean conditions, large amount of sand that cover the shipwreck site, and a lack of financing, etc.

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 or signed agreements to perform exploration and recovery operations at other shipwreck sites at the present time. The Company is not conducting exploration or recovery operations at any shipwreck site at the present time.

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 not any plans to pursue other business opportunities.

Limited Operating History

To date, the Company has devoted its time towards establishing its business and no revenues have been generated. As such, the Company is considered as being in the development stage, since its inception, in accordance with ASC 915-10. 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.

The Company is a development stage company. In a development stage company, management devotes most of its activities to establishing a new business. At March 31, 2011, the Company had a working capital deficit of $287,895. 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 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 its infrastructure in order to explore and attempt to salvage artifacts from 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 May 15, 2011.

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 the Company’s 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 its 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 it 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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Results of Operations

Since February 15, 2007, our inception, we have generated no revenues.  Our operating and other expenses from inception through March 31, 2011 are $3,498,853. Since inception, we have incurred $2,136,278 in expenses for various consulting services including executive, management, accounting, operations, archeological, administrative, corporate communications, diving, etc. Since inception, we have incurred $216,061 in vessel expenses related to repair, maintenance and operation of its main salvage vessel and other vessels used in its operations.  Since inception, we have also incurred $308,159 in professional fees related to legal, auditing and accounting services.

Summary of Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 Results of Operations

The Company’s net loss for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 was $123,054 as compared to a net loss of $312,714 during the three month period ended March 31, 2010. The decrease in the net loss for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 was primarily due to a decrease in consulting and contractor fees and professional fees. During the three month period ended March 31, 2011 consulting and contractor fees were $94,787 as compared to $191,656 during the three month period ended March 31, 2010. The 51% decrease in consulting and contractor fees in 2011 was largely a result of a decrease in stock based compensation paid to contractors and consultants. During the three month period ended March 31, 2011, the Company incurred vessel related expenses of $6,655 versus $6,976 during the three month period ended March 31, 2010. The 5% decrease in vessel expenses in 2011 was due to the continued lull in the Company’s operations due to permitting issues in 2010 and less maintenance required on the Company’s primary salvage vessel. During the three month period ended March 31, 2011 professional fees were $17,624 as compared to $51,425 during the three month period ended March 31, 2010. The 60% decrease in professional fees in 2011 was largely attributable to fewer fees paid to attorneys due to fewer associated with legal issues. The Company incurred travel and entertainment expenses of $5,105 during the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $3,693 during the three month period ended March 31, 2010. The 38% increase in travel and entertainment is due to increased activity by management and consultants preparing for the 2011 salvage season. The Company has however continued to monitor travel and entertainment expenses closely as a part of the Company’s efforts to control expenses. Interest expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 was $14,029 versus $7,082 for the three month period ended March 31, 2010. The increase in interest expense in 2011 was due to an increase in financing through promissory notes.

Lack of Revenues and Cash Flow/Significant Losses from Operations

It is extremely challenging to build a publicly traded historic shipwreck exploration and recovery company. 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 any steady 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 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 $143,313 for the period ended March 31, 2011 and $275,811 for the period ended March 31, 2010. The Company believes that it will continue to generate losses from its operation for the foreseeable future and the Company may not be able to generate a profit in the long-term, or ever.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
At March 31, 2011, we had cash in the bank of $26,188.   During the period ended March 31, 2011, and the period from inception to March 31, 2011, we incurred net losses of $123,054 and $3,498,853, respectively. March 31, 2011, we had $41,238 in current assets and $329,133 in current liabilities, leaving us a working capital deficit of $287,895.

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 three month period ended March 31, 201l. 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 risk for the Company as the Company 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 very highly likely that all capital invested in the Company 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, and upkeep expenses and docking fees are constant and unavoidable regardless of the Company’s operational status. Furthermore, the Company has elected to continue to lease its dive house location where its vessels are docked and to continue to pay some members of its dive crew during the lull in operations. The Company decided that it was necessary to continue to lease the dive house locations and pay crew members in order to maintain continuity with its operations personnel as well as to be prepared in the event that permitting issues were resolved and/or other opportunities arose to explore and salvage historic shipwreck sites.

 
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Item 2. 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 commons stock extremely risky and highly speculative. The Company’s lack of liquidity may cause the Company to have 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.

The Company is presently seeking additional financing. We expect to expend our available cash in less than one month from May 15, 2011, based on our historical rate of expenditures. The Company depends upon activities such as subsequent offerings of our common stock or debt financing in order to operate and grow the business. The Company has no specific plans for selling its common stock and no arrangements for debt financing.  There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in raising additional capital. There may be other risks and circumstances that management may be unable to predict.
 
The Company’s ability to obtain additional financing will be subject to a variety of uncertainties. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The inability to raise additional funds on terms favorable to the Company, or at all, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. If the Company is unable to obtain additional capital, it will be forced to scale back planned expenditures, which would adversely affect its business and financial condition.

If the Company is unable to obtain additional financing, it is highly likely that the Company will be forced to cease operations and there is a very high probability that all capital that has been invested in or borrowed by the Company
 
Notes payable and convertible notes payable, in default

At March 31, 2011, the Company had convertible notes payable, notes payable and stockholder loans of $221,700, of which $196,800 were in default.  The following table reflects the convertible notes payable and notes payable in default at March 31, 2011:
 

Issue Date
 
Maturity Date
 
Carrying Value
   
Interest Rate
   
Conversion Rate
   
Convertible notes payable, in default:
                   
August 28, 2009
 
November 1, 2009
 
$
4,300
     
10.00
%
 
$
0.0150
 
November 30, 2009
 
May 30, 2010
   
10,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0050
 
April 7, 2010
 
November 7, 2010
   
70,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0080
 
November 12, 2010
 
November 12, 2011
   
40,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0050
 
         
124,300
                 
                           
Convertible notes payable, in default – related parties:
                         
January 9, 2009
 
January 9, 2010
   
10,000
     
10.00
%
 
$
0.0150
 
December 16, 2009
 
December 16, 2010
   
9,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0050
 
January 25, 2010
 
January 25, 2011
   
6,000
     
6.00
%
 
$
0.0050
 
         
25,000
                 
                             
Notes payable, in default:
                         
February 22, 2010
 
August 22, 2010
   
20,000
     
3.00
%
 
NA
 
February 23, 2011
 
March 23, 2011
   
20,000
     
7.00
%
 
NA
 
         
40,000
               
                           
Notes payable, in default – related party:
                           
February 24, 2010
 
February 24, 2011
   
7,500
     
3.00
%
 
NA
 
         
7,500
                 
   
Total
 
$
196,800
                 
 

 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations - 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 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.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
None.
  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
  
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

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 March 31, 2011.  Based on this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer has concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of such periods are not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.  

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management has not made any change in our internal control over financial reporting during the period ended March 31, 2011. The Company has limited resources and as a result, management has concluded that material weaknesses in financial reporting currently exist, including those described below.  These material weaknesses were described in Item 9A(T) of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
* 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 management’s view that an audit committee, comprised of independent board members, and an independent 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.
 

 
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Part II. Other Information
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On December 11, 2009, the Company, its CEO and transfer agent were named as defendants in Case Number 09-CA-030763, filed in the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, Florida, by 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. The plaintiffs are seeking actual damages in an amount greater than $15,000, punitive damages to be determined at trial, injunctive relief requiring the defendants to reissue the plaintiff’s stock without the restrictive legends, injunctive relief barring the defendants from removing the stock legends from any Seafarer stock until the dispute with the plaintiffs is fully resolved, injunctive relief barring the defendants from selling their Seafarer stock, directly or indirectly, until the dispute with the plaintiffs is fully resolved, a declaratory judgment that plaintiffs are entitled to have their shares reissued without the restrictive legend, such other incidental and consequential damages as may be proven at trial, costs, interest, and legal expenses allowed by law and such other further relief as the court may deem just and proper.  The Company contends that the restrictive legends were either (i) not qualified for removal under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, (ii) the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient facts supporting removal of the restrictive legends, or (iii) the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient facts to demonstrate that the distribution was not part of a plan or scheme to evade the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The parties are currently in settlement discussions and case management has been extended.
 
On December 17, 2009, the Company was named a defendant in Case Number 09-012905CO39, filed in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida, by a limited liability company, of which the Company’s CEO is a minority, non-controlling member.  The lawsuit alleges that the Company has failed and/or refused to pay for services rendered by the plaintiff, in breach of an agreement between the two parties. The plaintiff is seeking judgment against the Company in the amount of $13,520, plus damages that may accrue after the filing of the lawsuit, together with prejudgment interest, recoverable costs associated with the lawsuit and such other relief as may be appropriate under the circumstances.   The parties are currently in settlement discussions and case management has been extended.

On March 1, 2010, the Company, its CEO, Director, CFO, registered agent and Director of Compliance and Safety were named as defendants in Case Number 10000599CA, filed in the Circuit Court of Martin County, Florida, by a person who formerly provided services to the Company as a captain, diver and general laborer as a Plaintiff. To date neither the Company nor any named person was served with the action. The Company believes that even if served, this cause of action, which is now overdue for service, would be dismissed as Res Judicata as the Plaintiff’s earlier suit in Marion County was adjudicated.

On March 2, 2010, the Company filed a complaint naming, a person 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. Among other matters, the Company alleges that the defendant caused extensive damage to the Company’s main salvage vessel due to negligent operation, breached his separation agreement with the Company, and has made false and defamatory statements damaging the Company’s reputation. The Company alleged that the defendant has engaged is such malicious and defamatory campaign as revenge for his termination by the Company and in effort to obtain additional money from the Company. On April 5, 2011, a 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. The Company is currently pursuing the punitive damages portion and expects a substantial award of such. The punitive damages portion of the case is set for trial on June 13, 2011. The Company’s management believes that collection of such award is extremely unlikely however it will continue to pursue the matter against the defendant.

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 claiming that the Company owes $12,064, plus court costs and attorney’s fees under a lease agreement. The plaintiff is demanding that the court render judgment against the Company in the amount of $12,064, plus court costs and attorney’s fees pursuant to Section 720.305(1) of the Florida Statutes costs and other relief as the court deems just and proper.   Management believes that the limited liability company was paid all of the fees owed to it under the lease agreement and the Company plans to mount a vigorous defense against this claim and is currently seeking all attorney’s fees and costs for what it sees as a spurious claim. The Company has a motion for sanctions and dismissal which is set for hearing on June 14, 2011.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
 
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the three month period ended March 31, 2011, the Company issued 4,100,000 restricted common shares to various consultants for various consulting services. The Company believes that 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 based on the fact that such securities were issued for services to sophisticated or accredited investors and persons who are thoroughly familiar with the Company’s proposed business by virtue of their affiliation with the Company.

 
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds - continued
 
On various dates during the three month period ended March 31, 2011, the Company sold 24,780,000 shares of its restricted common stock and received proceeds of $138,670. The proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, working capital and the repayment of debt.

The Company also sold 7 shares of its Series A preferred stock and received proceeds of $21,000. The proceeds from the sale of the Series A preferred stock were used to fund Church Hollow, LLC, which is owned and managed by the Company.

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.
 
Issuance of Securities Due to Conversion of Notes

During the three month period ended March 31, 2011, the holder of two promissory notes with a total face value of $21,000 elected to convert the notes into 5,164,835 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company believes that the offer and sale of these securities were exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Sections 3(a)(9) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
See Part I, Item 2, notes payable and convertible notes payable, in default, for discussion of defaults on certain debt obligations of the Company.
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
None.
 
Item 5. Other Information
 
None

Item 6. Exhibits
 
Set forth below is a list of the exhibits to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 
 Exhibit Number
 Description
 *31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
 *32.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
 
 
* Filed herewith.

 
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 

 
Seafarer Exploration Corp.
     
     
Date: May 19, 2011
By:
/s/ Kyle Kennedy
   
Kyle Kennedy
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board
(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 
Date: May 19, 2011
By:
/s/ Ralph Johnson
   
Ralph Johnson, Director
 

Date: May 19, 2011
By:
/s/ Chuck Branscomb
   
Chuck Branscomb, Director

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


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