Ocean Bio-Chem Receives Initial Order from Advance Auto Stores

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Jan. 2, 20054, 2005--Ocean Bio-Chem announced today that its Star brite subsidiary has received opening orders of approximately $185,000 from Advance Auto Stores (Advance). Advance selected 20 marine line items plus Star brite's new revolutionary Startron Enzyme Fuel Additive for inclusion in its newly created Marine Section. The products will debut initially in 300 of Advance's automotive retail stores.

Headquartered in Roanoke, VA, Advance Auto Parts is the second largest specialty retailer of automotive parts, accessories, and maintenance items to "Do-it-yourself," or DIY, customers in the United States. As of October, 2004, Advance had 2,612 stores in 39 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Its 2003 sales topped $3.49 billion.

Ocean Bio-Chem CEO and President Peter Dornau stated, "These first orders from Advance help indicate through hard evidence the potential for Star brite's automotive marketing program which ultimately hopes to expand its marine presence throughout the multi-billion dollar automotive retailer market. Automotive retailers represent a huge market opportunity and are a relatively untapped segment by the marine industry. It's a natural placement for Star brite products as most boat owners drive cars. Now the products they need and use will be under one roof. Between Advance Auto and other major auto retailers there are thousands of potential additional outlets for Star brite products."

Mr. Dornau continued, "In addition to the introduction of selected marine line items, we are very enthusiastic about our Startron Fuel Additive product. It is a unique new enzyme fuel additive for gas or diesel engines that both improves fuel efficiency and helps cut down on harmful pollutants. Star brite licensed the exclusive rights to market and sell Startron in all retail markets from Solpower Corporation. Last year we started marketing Startron in the marine marketplace and the reaction to the product has been outstanding. Placement of Startron with Advance gives us an opening to develop the huge automotive aftermarket channels. The potential for Startron is truly stellar."

About Ocean Bio-Chem

Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. manufactures and markets a full line of maintenance and care products for boats, recreational vehicles, automobiles, motorcycles and aircraft. Products are sold under the Star brite(TM) name. The Company trades publicly under NASDAQ SmallCap Symbol:OBCI. www.oceanbiochem.com.