专家探讨深部大洋钻探计划

Group 1 - The meeting held on January 15 at Tongji University laid the scientific foundation for China's deep ocean drilling program, officially initiating the Deep Ocean Drilling Program (DODP) [1] - The meeting was attended by 33 experts and representatives from 21 institutions, including the IODP Expert Advisory Committee and various universities, highlighting a collaborative effort in the scientific community [1] - The international ocean drilling landscape is undergoing significant changes, with the IODP concluding in October 2024 and the launch of IODP 3 by a coalition of European countries and Japan in January 2025, while the U.S. is adjusting its strategy due to the retirement of the "Resolution" drilling vessel [1] Group 2 - The discussions at the meeting focused on four main areas: climate evolution and low-latitude drivers, ocean subduction zone plate movements, deep biosphere and carbon cycling, and program implementation and operation [2] - Experts reached a consensus on enhancing strategic planning, emphasizing domestic strengths and international perspectives, and improving international cooperation mechanisms [2] - The meeting clarified the revision approach for the "Deep Ocean Drilling Program Scientific Planning (2026-2035)," consolidating broad consensus within the domestic ocean drilling scientific community and establishing a scientific basis for the DODP [2]