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Jiaolong's scientific research voyage
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Photo taken on June 17, 2013 shows China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong ermerge from water in the South China Sea, south China.[Xinhua] |
![Photo taken on June 17, 2013 shows China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong ermerge from water in the South China Sea, south China.[Xinhua]](http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20131223/001aa0ba3c6a1421d9bc08.jpg "Photo taken on June 17, 2013 shows China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong ermerge from water in the South China Sea, south China.[Xinhua]")
On Sept. 18, Jiaolong, China's first manned deep-sea submersible, ended a 3-month trial and exploration voyage. It explored the South China Sea and the northeast and northwest Pacific Ocean, accomplishing 21 dives and carrying 10 scientists.
Scientists brought back a total of 390 creatures from the seafloor representing 71 species, as well as a number of samples including 161 polymetallic nodules, 32 rocks, and 180 kg of sediment.
The voyage marks the start of a five-year trial period for the Jiaolong before it is put into regular operation.
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