Glad to hear everyone is safe and sound.

Why would the police be involved? I don't see anywhere in your account where anything criminal occurred.

You should submit a list of your belongings to ADM, giving them time to respond. Assuming they have insurance for such a force majeur (sp?), they should add your equipment/belongings to the claim. Hopefully you get compensated to your satisfaction. But maybe you won't, be prepared for that. I'm sure if you apply the Golden Rule to ADM and be patient and respectful, you will get their full cooperation and maybe even a dive voucher for your next trip.

I guess I see a reason for them to say a bit more that "thanks for diving with us", but be thankful that you and the crew were safe at the end of the day. You cannot blame them for not having all the answers there and then... remember what they have lost... a lot more than $3000us. Be happy the crew saved your life instead of worrying about your gear. Gear is replaceable, and so is a beautiful day of diving in Belize.