HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trico Marine Services, Inc.
(Nasdaq:TRMA) (the "Company" or "Trico") today announced plans to
report earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, on
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 after the close of markets in the United
States. The Company will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on
Thursday, November 6, 2008, to discuss the results with analysts,
investors and other interested parties. Individuals who wish to
participate in the conference call should dial (877) 856-1965, access
code 7142803, in the United States or (719) 325-4749, access code
7142803, from outside the country.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until
November 20, 2008, starting approximately 1 hour after the completion
of the call, and can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112 access
code 7142803 (international calls should use (719) 457-0820, access
code 7142803).

About Trico

Trico Marine is an integrated provider of subsea, trenching and
marine support vessels and services. Trico Marine recently increased
its subsea market presence through its acquisition of DeepOcean, a
recognized market leader in the provision of high quality subsea
services including, IMR, survey and construction support, subsea
intervention and decommissioning, marine trenching and the laying and
burying of subsea cable. DeepOcean controls a well equipped fleet of
14 vessels and operates a fleet of modern ROVs and trenching
equipment. Trico Marine also continues to provide a broad range of
marine support services to the oil and gas industry through use of
its diversified fleet of vessels including the transportation of
drilling materials, supplies and crews to drilling rigs and other
offshore facilities; towing drilling rigs and equipment, and support
for the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of
offshore facilities. Trico Marine is headquartered in Houston, Texas
and has a global presence with operations in the North Sea, West
Africa, Mexico, Brazil and Southeast Asia as well as the Gulf of
Mexico.

For more information about Trico Marine Services, Inc. visit us on
the web at www.tricomarine.com.

The Trico Marine Services, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5229

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical fact
may be "forward looking statements." Actual events may differ
materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement.
There are a number of important factors involving risks and
uncertainties beyond the control of the Company that could cause
actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. A description of risks and
uncertainties relating to Trico Marine Services, Inc. and its
industry and other factors, which could affect the Company's results
of operations or financial condition, are included in the Company's
Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Trico undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after
the date of this report.

CONTACT: Trico Marine Services, Inc.
Geoff Jones, VP & Chief Financial Officer
(713) 780-9926





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