China’s 41st Antarctic expedition begins

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 1, 2024 shows icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2 leaving Nansha International Cruise Home Port for China’s 41st Antarctic expedition in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province. China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months.(Xinhua/Huang Guobao)
GUANGZHOU, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) — China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months.
Over the coming months, researchers will build the supporting infrastructure for the Qinling Station in Antarctica, investigate the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem, and conduct international research and logistics cooperation.
The expedition will be carried out by three ships, including research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, as well as cargo vessel Yong Sheng. ■

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 1, 2024 shows icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2 leaving Nansha International Cruise Home Port for China’s 41st Antarctic expedition in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province. China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months.
Over the coming months, researchers will build the supporting infrastructure for the Qinling Station in Antarctica, investigate the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem, and conduct international research and logistics cooperation.
The expedition will be carried out by three ships, including research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, as well as cargo vessel Yong Sheng. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)

Members of the Chinese Young Pioneers present flowers to members of China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2024. China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months.
Over the coming months, researchers will build the supporting infrastructure for the Qinling Station in Antarctica, investigate the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem, and conduct international research and logistics cooperation.
The expedition will be carried out by three ships, including research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, as well as cargo vessel Yong Sheng. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 1, 2024 shows icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2 leaving Nansha International Cruise Home Port for China’s 41st Antarctic expedition in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province. China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months.
Over the coming months, researchers will build the supporting infrastructure for the Qinling Station in Antarctica, investigate the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem, and conduct international research and logistics cooperation.
The expedition will be carried out by three ships, including research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, as well as cargo vessel Yong Sheng. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)

Members of China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team board an icebreaker at Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2024. China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months.
Over the coming months, researchers will build the supporting infrastructure for the Qinling Station in Antarctica, investigate the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem, and conduct international research and logistics cooperation.
The expedition will be carried out by three ships, including research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, as well as cargo vessel Yong Sheng. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)

This photo taken on Nov. 1, 2024 shows icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, leaving Nansha International Cruise Home Port for China’s 41st Antarctic expedition in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province. China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months.
Over the coming months, researchers will build the supporting infrastructure for the Qinling Station in Antarctica, investigate the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem, and conduct international research and logistics cooperation.
The expedition will be carried out by three ships, including research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, as well as cargo vessel Yong Sheng. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)