Dozens of Chinese research vessels are on a quest to map the sea floor at strategically vital regions of the world's oceans.

Chinese vessels are mapping the sea floor at strategically vital regions of the world's oceans, building detailed knowledge ...

Open-source, ship-tracking data showed China has recently sent three research vessels to the Indian Ocean to survey the strategic waters that border its competitor India. All three vessels were ...

Explore the strange and fascinating geography of the Indian Ocean, from unusual island chains and deep ocean trenches to unique currents and hidden geological features. Discover why this ocean is one ...