China Makes History: First Ever Manned Dive in the Arctic Ocean!

“China Makes History: First Ever Manned Dive in the Arctic Ocean!”
China has just made history with its first-ever manned dive beneath the Arctic ice, a bold step in unlocking one of the planet’s most mysterious frontiers. Using the advanced Jiaolong submersible, supported by research vessels like Xuelong-2 and Shenhai-1, scientists reached beneath the frozen surface to study ecosystems and climate interactions never seen before. This groundbreaking mission revealed dramatic variations in biodiversity, deep-sea benthic life, and the hidden role of “marine snow” in sustaining life in extreme conditions. The expedition also provided critical data on ice drift, sub-ice currents, and ecological dynamics that will help improve global climate models. In this video, we break down what was discovered, why it matters, and how this achievement changes Arctic research forever. Don’t miss this journey into the frozen deep!
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-26/China-completes-1st-manned-dive-under-Arctic-ice-in-polar-expedition-1GZh42dRNS0/p.html