“雪龙”号完成大洋考察作业

Core Insights - The 42nd Antarctic Expedition by China, conducted by the "Snow Dragon" research vessel, has successfully completed its ocean investigation tasks in the Amundsen Sea and Ross Sea, focusing on various multidisciplinary studies including hydrological environment, marine biology, marine chemistry, and atmospheric environment [1][2] Group 1: Expedition Overview - The "Snow Dragon" team faced adverse weather conditions such as snow, fog, and severe ice during the investigation period from January 24 to February 19 [1] - The expedition prioritized the investigation of key elements of the marine ecosystem, successfully recovering and deploying ecological buoys and utilizing new shrimp trawl technology [1][2] Group 2: Technological Advancements - New technologies and equipment were applied during the operation, including domestically developed acoustic and optical detection modules on the ecological buoys for long-term observations beneath the ice [2] - The newly improved shrimp trawl design increased catch volume and facilitated the understanding of shrimp distribution across different water layers [2] Group 3: Future Plans - Following the completion of the current tasks, the "Snow Dragon" team will head to Hobart, Australia, before returning to China, while the vessel will proceed to Zhongshan Station for subsequent missions [2]