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After 219 days and 53,000 km on the sea, the 130 specialists on board the Chinese marine research vessel “Hai Yang Liu Hao” (Ocean 6) have completed their voyage across the western Pacific Ocean.
The vessel of the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey (GMGS) returned to Dongguan City in Guangdong Province, south China on Tuesday.
The scientists conducted a wide range of research. They collected geological data and samples from the deep sea by using China’s unmanned submersible “Haima", capable of diving to a depth of 4,500 meters via remote control.
The Chinese-made unmanned submersible “Haima” can dive to a depth of 4,500 meters via remote control.
The largest sample collected by Haima at this mission is a “cobalt-rich crust” that weighs 62 kilograms.
The cobalt is a kind of metal that can be used to make batteries for new energy vehicles and special materials used in aviation and aerospace projects.
Mineral samples collected by Haima.
Specialists also explored other mineral resources and observed marine life.
Three scientists from Mexico, Ghana and Kenya were also on board the vessel as part of a month-long international training program, during which they were trained on sampling techniques, geophysical exploration techniques, marine environment evaluation methods, among other areas.
Chinese scientists provided training for specialists from Mexico, Ghana and Kenya.
The research vessel set off from Guangzhou City on June 26, 2017 for its 7th deep sea scientific expedition.
(CGTN)
