The group's principal activity is to develop proprietary detection technology used in locating and recovering valuable cargoes from historic shipwrecks from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The group uses its in partnership with governments, marine archaeologists and other nautical and maritime experts. The group also conducts historical research on shipwrecks and analyzes the principal issues related to the legalities associated with the shipwreck search. The group also develops technology to detect gold, silver and other precious metals in a salt-water environment.