It's just not the kind of place that's conducive to long operations. That's a worry. Another question is whether the recovery can be pulled off even if the weather cooperates. The biggest challenge is financial. So the agency is looking for public and private allies to contribute money, gear and enthusiasm.
Officials are upbeat.
There's tremendous interest out there. One potential partner is the Navy, which in theory could lend a lot of assistance. So far, however, it is offering only analytical aid. Experts say the service may eventually come around to playing a larger role in the effort to rescue the legendary ship that it built. I sense that they would do anything to bring her up, to save her in whatever form that can be done.