While families reunite for Spring Festival celebrations, four Chinese research vessels are making waves across two oceans – proving science never sleeps! 🚢⚡ Here's how teams are pushing boundaries in marine exploration during the 2026 Lunar New Year:
Jiaolong's Pacific Power Moves
The Shenhai Yihao support vessel just wrapped its 419th crewed dive (yes, you read that right! 😲) with the iconic Jiaolong submersible. Clocking depths over 4,000 meters, this dynamic duo's studying hydrothermal vents and collecting data that'd make Aquaman jealous. 🌋🔬
Indian Ocean Treasure Hunt
Meanwhile, the Dayang-95 crew left Shenzhen on Feb 13 to map sulfide deposits in the Indian Ocean. Think of them as underwater geologists scouting next-gen mineral resources! 💎⚒️
Future-Proofing the Deep
Three other teams are crunching data on climate impacts, biodiversity shifts, and mining feasibility. Their work could shape how we sustainably harvest ocean resources – crucial stuff as blue economy talks heat up! 🌡️📈
Fun fact: The Jiaolong team made history just five months ago with China's first crewed Arctic dive in September 2025. Talk about leveling up! 🎮🚀
