[dbancajas]

and why did they do this? who paid for this recovery?

[lb1lf]

In the cases I've been involved in, it has largely been oil companies or their subcontractors footing the bill, occasionally scientists or, uh, treasure hunters. (I work for a company making this exact type of recovery gear, so every now and then I have to do some field work)

[csb6]

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the incident, so they are collecting evidence.