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China unveils Open-Sea Floating Island, a mobile deep-sea science platform

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Source: Interesting Engineering
China unveils Open-Sea Floating Island, a mobile deep-sea science platform
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China launches the Open-Sea Floating Island, the world’s first ultra-large, all-weather floating marine research platform designed to operate in harsh offshore conditions. The three-part system—central semi-submersible platform, ship-based laboratories, and land support—will enable deep-sea exploration, testing of mining and offshore equipment, and improved typhoon forecasting, with completion targeted for 2030 and depths up to 32,800 feet.

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  1. ‘Floating island’: China builds world’s first ultra-large marine research platform  Interesting Engineering
  2. China launches world’s first floating artificial island designed for all-weather, deep-sea scientific research in Shanghai  Global Times
  3. Construction of large marine research platform starts in Shanghai  news.cgtn.com
  4. China Builds World’s First Floating "Island" for Deep-Sea Exploration  Caspian Post
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