VOICED: Planes, ships converge on Air France crash area

The transcript details the search efforts for Air France Flight 447, which disappeared with 228 people on board. Initial findings include debris and an oil slick in the Atlantic Ocean. A French research vessel is involved in the search for the plane's black boxes, which may provide crucial information about the crash. The search is challenging due to the depth of the ocean. Most victims were French or Brazilian, and mourning ceremonies were held in Paris and Brazil.

What challenges do investigators face in locating the black boxes?

What was the response in Paris regarding the victims of Flight 447?