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- 1China reaches 5,000-meter deep-sea drilling milestone▼China's deep‑sea drilling capacity hits 5,000‑meter level, becoming the world’s third to retrieve deep-ocean hard‑rock samples
China has pushed its deep-sea drilling capability to the 5,000-meter level, becoming only the third country in the world to retrieve hard-rock samples from deep-ocean seabeds. The advance, reported by state media, underlines Beijing's push into deep-sea exploration technology, an area dominated by a small number of nations and increasingly tied to scientific prestige and potential seabed resources.
- 2China claims record 16,172-foot ocean drilling feat●China claims 16,172-foot drilling feat with ocean hard rock recovery
China says it has completed a drilling operation reaching 16,172 feet, recovering hard rock core from deep beneath the ocean floor. If confirmed, the achievement would mark a significant advance in deep-sea drilling capability, with implications for geological research and seabed resource exploration. Details about the vessel, location and independent verification of the depth and recovery have not been reported.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration has published a feature titled 'Life on a Rock', examining the organisms that inhabit rocky underwater formations in the ocean. The piece highlights deep-sea exploration work and the diverse marine life that clings to rock structures on the seafloor, drawing attention to ongoing ocean research efforts.