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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.
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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.