China-New Zealand collaborative dive expedition to the Puysygur Trench– The second joint expedition between China and New Zealand is about to set sail.

Following the successful completion of the inaugural China–New Zealand collaborative dive expedition by the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), both organizations have expressed their interest in conducting a second expedition to another hadal trench. After nearly a year of thoughtful discussion and meticulous preparation, we are delighted to announce the second China-New Zealand collaborative dive expedition to the Puysygur Trench, scheduled to take place from January to March of 2025.