Exploring the Abyss: China and Chile Complete Landmark Deep-Sea Mission
China’s research vessel Tansuo-1 returns to Guangzhou after a 156-day Pacific voyage, marking the first joint manned expedition to the Atacama Trench with Chile.
Oceanography
China’s Tansuo-1 Returns After Landmark 40,000km Deep-Sea Expedition
The Tansuo-1 research ship has returned to Guangzhou following a 156-day journey, featuring 63 deep-sea dives and a historic exploration of the Atacama Trench.
Antarctic Ice Plunge Linked to Storms, Warming Seas: Study Finds
New research explains how storms and ocean warming caused Antarctica’s rapid sea ice loss since 2015, with implications for global climate systems.
China Launches Deep-Sea Expedition to Indian Ocean for Mineral Exploration
China’s Dayang-95 expedition embarks on a scientific survey of Indian Ocean seafloor minerals, combining resource assessment with environmental monitoring using advanced deep-sea technology.
AI Revolutionizes Iceberg Tracking to Predict Climate Shifts
British scientists unveil AI system tracking iceberg lifecycles, offering unprecedented climate impact insights. New tool addresses critical data gaps in polar research.
Chinese Antarctic Drone Retrieves Deep-Sea Data in Icy Mission
Chinese scientists deploy drone to retrieve deep-sea sensors from Antarctica’s Amundsen Sea, showcasing tech’s growing role in polar research.
Chinese Icebreaker Xuelong Resupplies in New Zealand During 42nd Antarctic Mission
China’s Xuelong icebreaker resupplies in New Zealand during its 42nd Antarctic mission, advancing polar research and international scientific collaboration.
China’s Deep-Sea Submersibles Surpass 1,700 Dives in 2025
China’s deep-sea submersibles complete 1,746 dives by December 2025, including Arctic expeditions and South China Sea archaeological missions.
China Commissions Tansuo-3: Expanding Deep-Sea Exploration Capabilities
China has commissioned Tansuo-3, a deep-sea research vessel in Hainan Province, marking a significant expansion of its deep-sea exploration capabilities ahead of missions in 2025.
Chinese Scientists Unlock Antarctic Secrets Through Submarine Sediment Study
Chinese researchers are unveiling the geological and oceanographic secrets of the Antarctic Ocean through the study of submarine sediment samples collected during expeditions.