Which Country to Build First Deepwater ‘Space Station’ in the South China Sea?

Correct Answer: A. China

• China has approved a deep-sea research facility to be built in the South China Sea.
• It will be one of the deepest and most advanced underwater installations ever attempted.
• The facility is expected to be operational by 2030.
• It will accommodate six scientists for extended missions of up to one month.
• The station will primarily focus on studying cold seep ecosystems, which are methane-rich hydrothermal vents.
• Research will include tracking methane fluxes, ecological shifts, and tectonic activity.