Maritime salvage law says finder is owner, then they can sell it to the Fed. Gov. at whatever price can be agreed on.
This was my first thought but I also figured the Coast Guard would be on the way before they shot it down.
It’s GP so I take it with a grain of salt, but if this were true.......... WOW.
My buddy says the area is locked down, his Nav System is just a black no-go zone.