Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel. In this episode, we trace the lives of the crew and scientists aboard the Japanese Icebreaker Shirase while deployed to Antarctica. Discover the techniques used to break through the thickest ice, oceanic measurements, supply missions, and how the crew maintains morale during a journey spanning over 147 days.


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