From October 20 to November 21, the ship, operated by the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FEB RAS), coordinated with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) to carry out the survey.
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IES Director Dr. Nguyen Xuan Anh speaks at the event. |
The month-long mission brought together more than 30 Vietnamese and Russian scientists and technicians working continuously at sea. Samples and data collected during the survey will be analyzed at specialized laboratories of the Institute of Earth Sciences (IES) under the VAST and the Pacific Oceanological Institute (POI) under the FEB RAS.
At the seminar, co-organized by the VAST and FEB RAS, scientists reported and discussed initial findings. Despite challenging weather conditions, the survey team completed a substantial workload.
The mission collected a dense set of deep-sea sediment samples from Vietnam’s continental shelf, enriching the field database for this area. Geological samples, along with geophysical and oceanographic data, will provide important input for comprehensive studies on the natural conditions, resource potential, and geological evolution of the continental shelf.
IES Director Dr. Nguyen Xuan Anh said the seminar also created a forum for scientists to explore research potential, future cooperation directions, and upcoming survey plans.
He noted that in the time to come, the IES will continue to organize joint surveys with foreign partners, share data, exchange experts, and develop bilateral and multilateral research programs.
Source: VNA