“Imagine a scenario in which you run into Sid Blumenthal and Terry Mcauliff in a sinking boat? You only have room to save one. Which one do you save?”
I circle safely out of reach as I toss any bait overboard, set off any explosives I may have and pray for sharks.
If they happen to make it into a life boat I head towards them post haste as I calmly and diligently clean my glasses.
Repeat as necessary.
Personally I would file the necessary federal ocean environmental impact paperwork and wait for a permit.