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flag Chinese scientists retrieved deep-sea data from Antarctica, advancing climate and ocean circulation understanding.

flag Chinese scientists on the Xuelong research vessel retrieved a year-long deep-sea mooring in Antarctica’s Amundsen Sea, collecting data on temperature, salinity, currents, and sinking particles. flag The findings enhance understanding of polynyas—persistent sea ice openings that drive the formation of Antarctic Bottom Water, fueling global ocean circulation and climate regulation. flag These areas also support major algal blooms that sustain marine life and sequester carbon, contributing to the biological carbon pump. flag China has gathered such data since 2003, helping assess climate change impacts on Antarctic systems and improving global climate predictions.

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