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China Conducts Geological and Ecological Survey Around Scarborough Shoal
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China Conducts Geological and Ecological Survey Around Scarborough Shoal

Marine Geology No 10 carried out a survey to study seabed, geology, and marine environment.

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China's Marine Geology No 10 vessel surveyed waters around Scarborough Shoal from August 11 to September 8 to gather data on basic geological features and the ecological environment.

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The Ministry of Natural Resources announced survey activities conducted by the Marine Geology No 10.

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The Haiyang Dizhi Shihao, or Marine Geology No 10, carried out the survey from August 11 to September 8, with the aim of “gaining a comprehensive understanding of the basic geological features and ecological environment” of waters under its jurisdiction, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Wednesday.

The data and samples collected would support research into the area’s seabed, geology and marine environment while “providing a scientific basis for comprehensive management” of the waters around Scarborough Shoal, the ministry said.

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  • What specific data and samples were collected?
  • Will the survey findings be publicly released?

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