Treasure hunters told to show maps

TAMPA, Florida -- The Spanish government will receive detailed information about a shipwreck site where a Florida company found $500 million worth of coins and artifacts last year, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Odyssey Marine Exploration will reveal the exact location of the shipwreck and items found onboard, U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Pizzo said.

The company will also disclose the locations of two other shipwrecks, the judge said.

The information, which includes videos and photos taken from the sites, will not be made public, he said. Odyssey is required to turn the information over within two weeks, and Spanish representatives will be allowed to view the treasure.

Spain has sought the information in federal court because it contends it is entitled to the treasure if it comes from one of its sunken ships, or if the artifacts were removed from Spain's territorial waters.

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