Chinese deep-sea glider set a world record

Chinese deep-sea glider descended to a record depth of 8213 metres in the study of the mariana trench, transfers RIA Novosti news agency the message of China central television. Today to the home port of the state oceanographic administration of China returned to the research vessel "Sanyanga-18", which is 30 days led research in the area of the mariana trench. On board were the gliders "Haiyan – 4000" and "Haiyan -10000". ("Petrel"). Total devices made 18 dives. The greatest depth amounted to 8213 metres that became a new world record of deep diving, said in a message channel. According to the journalists, "Scientists were able to collect a large amount of valuable data of the deep observation". The channel is recalled that in may 2017 the device "Tszyaolun" made in the area of the mariana trench successful dive to a depth of 7811 m (into the abyss of the challenger). And in 2012, the same deep water camera dropped to 7062 meters. .