US government opposes planned 2024 Titanic expedition, citing protection of wreck as grave site

RMS Titanic Inc. plans to take photos, enter the wreckage, and recover artifacts in 2024.
The US argues this would violate federal law and a pact with Britain designating the wreck as a memorial.
Concerns include disturbing artifacts and human remains still at the wreck site.
RMS Titanic Inc. owns the salvage rights and intends to proceed without a government permit.
This legal battle previously delayed a similar planned expedition in 2020.