From January 6 to 26,Yuxin carried out a 20-day sampling mission aboard the research vessel Lanbo 1 in the Beibu Gulf. During this expedition, a rich collection of atmospheric, seawater, and sediment samples was successfully obtained.

These samples, together with those collected by Hangyi during the summer of 2025, will jointly support ongoing research on marine environmental pollution processes in the region. The integrated dataset is expected to provide crucial insights into the current environmental status of the Beibu Gulf.

For Yuxin, the journey was not only scientifically fruitful but also a memorable life experience. He witnessed breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the sea and gained a deeper appreciation for the unique stories that unfold through scientific exploration.

And the nearshore work was completed by Hangyi and Xuelin.Hangyi was responsible for onboard sampling, mainly collecting water and sediment samples, while Xuelin conducted the pretreatment of the large-volume water samples in the laboratory at Beibu Gulf University. Both of them successfully accomplished their tasks.

The first device set up in the laboratory      The atmospheric sampler in the skyHangyi, laughing so hard he left a blur in the photoYuxin fetching water

Beautiful sky and cloudsPlastic debris hauled up by the A-frame trawlPeople conducting sampling nearshoreWe, from GIG(广州地化所),BBGU(湾大),GDOU(广东海大),JOU(江苏海大),OUC(中国海大),IDSSE(深海所),4IO(海洋四所),IO(海洋所）Sampling mission successfully completed

（written by Zhang Yuxin）