The Aporia · China and Russia launch first sea ice survey aboard Xuelong 2 as Arctic tensions swell

China and Russia are conducting a joint sea ice survey aboard China's Xuelong 2 research vessel as part of China's 16th Arctic Ocean Expedition. Two researchers from Russia's Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute are participating in the mission to observe and record data on sea ice conditions, snow cover, and atmospheric factors. The collaboration is taking place as tensions rise in the Arctic region. No specific numbers or results from the survey are mentioned.

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China's research vessel Xuelong 2, which is part of China's 16th Arctic Ocean Expedition, recently hosted two researchers from Russia's Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute on board for a joint sea ice survey. The mission took place on September 5 as part of a growing cooperation between Beijing and Moscow in the polar region, amidst rising tensions with Washington over climate change and new sea routes opening up due to warming temperatures. During the trip, the Russian researchers visually observed and recorded data on sea ice conditions, including its concentration, thickness, type, snow cover, atmospheric factors, and animal sightings. This collaboration is significant as it allows both countries to learn from each other's expertise in sea ice observation.

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“By taking part in this joint observation, we were able to learn from the Chinese team’s experience in sea ice observation and draw on the valuable aspects of their observation methods,” the state broadcaster quoted Evgeniy Kozlovskiy, a lead engineer at the Russian institute, as saying.

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China and Russia launch first sea ice survey aboard Xuelong 2 as Arctic tensions swell asserted

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Beijing and Moscow are stepping up cooperation in the polar region, drawing Washington’s attention as climate change opens new sea routes Two researchers from Russia’s Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute boarded Xuelong 2 as part of China’s 16th Arctic Ocean Expedition, according to a September 5 report by CCTV. uncertain

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During the mission, they visually observed ice conditions along the ship’s route, recording details about the concentration, thickness and type of sea ice, snow cover, atmospheric factors and large animal sightings. asserted

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“By taking part in this joint observation, we were able to learn from the Chinese team’s experience in sea ice observation and draw on the valuable aspects of their observation methods,” the state broadcaster quoted Evgeniy Kozlovskiy, a lead engineer at the Russian institute, as saying. asserted

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China and Russia launch first sea ice survey aboard Xuelong 2 as Arctic tensions swell

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