Good Spark;
BEA was informed this morning of the Navy's results. My understanding is that there is no contact with the AUV's until they surface after completing their programmed mission, which can be up to 24 hrs after being sent down. Perhaps that explains the Seabed Worker's positions. French press reports put the cost of the current and earlier search efforts at 28 million euros (BEA 10m; AB&AF 13m; french navy 5 à 6 m).
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