Colombia honours return of crew from Antarctic climate study mission | Video

Catagena, Mar 27 (EFE).- The crew of the ARC Simón Bolívar, Colombia's largest ocean research vessel, returned home on Thursday to Cartagena from the 2023-2024 Antarctic Expedition, greeted with roses and congratulations.

The expedition, which departed on December 14 from Buenaventura, aimed to conduct scientific projects, including studying the impact of the climate crisis on coastal regions.

The ship's arrival was celebrated in a ceremony led by the commander of the Colombian Navy, highlighting the importance of exploring the Antarctic's mysteries, understanding its unique ecosystem, and gathering crucial data on climate change. (Camera: JUAN DIEGO LÓPEZ).

SHOT LIST: MILITARY HONOURS TO THE CREW OF THE SIMÓN BOLÍVAR ARC ON ARRIVAL FROM THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION IN CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA.

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Date: 28/03/2024 04:39 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Science and technology
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 102 seconds
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