China's 38th Antarctic expedition starts with Xuelong from Shanghai (1/2)

This photo shows China's icebreaker Xuelong (the Snow Dragon) sets off for the 38th Antarctic expedition from Shanghai, Nov.5, 2021. (Photo/Agencies)

The Antarctic expedition this time will conduct scientific researches on several issues including the global climate change, atmospheric composition and ecological monitoring on microplastics and floating garbage in the ocean.

This photo shows China's icebreaker Xuelong (the Snow Dragon) sets off for the 38th Antarctic expedition from Shanghai, Nov.5, 2021. (Photo/Agencies)

The Antarctic expedition this time will conduct scientific researches on several issues including the global climate change, atmospheric composition and ecological monitoring on microplastics and floating garbage in the ocean.