China's manned submersible Jiaolong completes 150th dive

China's manned submersible Jiaolong surfaces after its dive in Yap Trench, June 9, 2017. Jiaolong completed its 150th dive on Friday since 2009. [Photo: Xinhua]

Working staff tie a cable to China's manned submersible Jiaolong after its dive in Yap Trench, June 9, 2017. Jiaolong completed its 150th dive on Friday since 2009. [Photo: Xinhua]

China's manned submersible Jiaolong surfaces after its dive in Yap Trench, June 9, 2017. Jiaolong completed its 150th dive on Friday since 2009. [Photo: Xinhua]

China's manned submersible Jiaolong surfaces after its dive in Yap Trench, June 9, 2017. Jiaolong completed its 150th dive on Friday since 2009. [Photo: Xinhua]

Crew members and scientists Zhao Shengya, Fu Wentao and Yang Jichao (L-R) wave after conducting a dive mission on board Jiaolong, China's manned submersible, in Yap Trench, June 9, 2017. Jiaolong completed its 150th dive on Friday since 2009. [Photo: Xinhua]

Photo taken on June 9, 2017 shows samples of sea cucumbers collected by China's manned submersible Jiaolong after its dive in Yap Trench, June 9, 2017. Jiaolong completed its 150th dive on Friday since 2009. [Photo: Xinhua]