Hey explorers! 🚀 China's Deep Sea No.1, aka Shenhai Yihao, just kicked off a thrilling 45-day mission across the Western Pacific Ocean! Departing from Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province, this isn't just any old voyage—it's part of the epic 2024 Western Pacific International Voyage! 🌏
What's the game plan? 🌊 The legendary Jiaolong, China's manned submersible aboard the Deep Sea No.1, is gearing up for 18 mind-blowing dives! 🤿 They're on a mission to collect deep-sea organisms, seawater, and sediments. Why? To uncover the secrets of unique ecosystems and the mysterious environments of seamounts! 🐙🔬
But wait, it gets better! 😲 Tang Dongmei, a big shot at the Ministry of Natural Resources, spilled the tea at the launch ceremony. The China-led Digital Deep-sea Typical Habitats Program has teamed up with 39 countries! 🌐 Talk about squad goals!
This voyage is a true international mashup! 🎉 Scientists from Canada, Spain, Colombia, and more are all aboard this scientific adventure. It's like the Avengers of marine exploration assembling for the first time! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Stay tuned, ocean lovers! 🌊 Who knows what incredible discoveries await beneath the waves? This journey could change how we see the deep blue forever! 🌟
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China's Deep Sea No. 1 vessel embarks on expedition to Western Pacific
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