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- 1Chinese deep-ocean drilling ship returns with South China Sea samples▼Chinese deep-ocean drilling ship brings home ‘precious’ South China Sea samples
A Chinese deep-ocean drilling ship has returned with what state-linked reporting calls 'precious' geological samples from the South China Sea. The cores are expected to help scientists study the seabed's structure and geological history, and underscore China's growing capability in deep-sea exploration. The mission also carries strategic weight, given competing territorial claims over the disputed waterway and interest in its seabed resources.
- 2Scientists and fishermen urge continued funding for ocean observation system▼Scientists, fishermen want feds to keep funding deep-ocean observation system
Scientists and commercial fishermen in the United States are calling on federal agencies to continue funding a deep-ocean observation system that monitors conditions far below the surface. The system provides data used for research and fishing operations, and supporters warn that cutting funding would leave a gap in understanding of deep-sea conditions and their effects on marine life and coastal economies.