The Ministry of Natural Resources' Second Institute of Oceanography conducted a marine geophysical survey in China's waters east of Taiwan island from Aug. 10–31. Using multibeam bathymetry, multi-channel seismic, ocean‑bottom seismometers (OBS), gravity and magnetic surveys, teams collected seabed topography, sedimentary stratigraphy, deep geological-structure and geophysical-field data. Authorities say the dataset will support geological research on seabed sedimentation, tectonics and deep cru

The Ministry of Natural Resources' Second Institute of Oceanography conducted a marine geophysical survey in China's waters east of Taiwan island from Aug. 10–31. Using multibeam bathymetry, multi-channel seismic, ocean‑bottom seismometers (OBS), gravity and magnetic surveys, teams collected seabed topography, sedimentary stratigraphy, deep geological-structure and geophysical-field data. Authorities say the dataset will support geological research on seabed sedimentation, tectonics and deep crustal evolution and provide a scientific basis for comprehensive management of the jurisdictional sea area.