Chinese expedition to Arctic Ocean brings new discoveries(opens in a new tab)
China's 16th Arctic Ocean expedition achieved major research results and new discoveries in the ice‑edge zone and deep seabed.
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China’s 16th Arctic Expedition Yields Record‑Scale Discoveries
China's two research icebreakers, Xuelong and Xuelong 2, completed a three‑month Arctic mission, producing record‑scale science and discoveries in the ice‑edge zone and deep seabed, including increased subsurface warm‑water inflow, a large hydrothermal plume, and abundant juvenile polar cod.
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TV BRICS CGTN China's 16th Arctic expedition yields major discoveries(opens in a new tab)
China’s research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 returned to Shanghai after a three‑month Arctic expedition, during which surveys found increased subsurface warm water, a large hydrothermal plume zone and abundant juvenile polar cod.
Global Times Chinese icebreakers Xuelong, Xuelong 2 return after fruitful Arctic expedition(opens in a new tab)
The 16th Chinese Arctic Ocean expedition, lasting nearly three months, saw research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 complete investigations, scientific research, and international cooperation tasks before returning to Shanghai. The mission produced new scientific findings and technological tests, with the remaining vessels expected to return in mid‑October.
Chinadaily.com.cn Chinese icebreakers Xuelong, Xuelong 2 return after fruitful Arctic expedition(opens in a new tab)
The Chinese icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2 concluded their 16th Arctic expedition after nearly three months, conducting extensive scientific investigations and advancing climate‑change research, while two other vessels continue operations.
CGTN China completes 16th Arctic expedition with new findings(opens in a new tab)
China’s 16th Arctic expedition concluded with significant scientific discoveries, including enhanced Pacific warm‑water inflow, a new deep‑sea hydrothermal plume on the Gakkel Ridge, abundant juvenile polar cod, and a new lithospheric structure record across 25 million years.