Icebreaker SHIRASE
Maiden voyage of icebreaker Shirase for the 25thanniversary of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE25)
Cancelled stamp from each port of call
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Iceberg Ahead!
The Shirase crew conducted a “First to see an iceberg” contest. The watch of the day would record the time of first sighting.
Learning to make sushi
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Entertainment onboard
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Life from the bottom
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Antarctic Ice Fish
Ice fish are a unique group of fish found in Antarctica. Ice fish have evolved a variety of interesting physiological and biochemical adaptations that allow them to survive in the freezing, ice-laden waters of the Southern Ocean at temperatures that would freeze the blood of other fish.
Sea Ice
Beginning the Move into Sea Ice. The ice dampens the wave motion, consequently the travelling in sea ice is smooth
Solitude of the seal
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The ice thickens
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Approach to Antarctic Station
Icebreakers are different from other ships since they were designed to spend operational time in the ice.
Shirase Moves at ~4mph in 5 Feet of Ice.
SYOWA Base
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Gathering geologic samples
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Life in the field
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JARE 25 Team
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Gathering samples
SAMPLING THE ANTARCTIC ROCKS TO
DECIPHER THE HISTORY OF THE CONTINENT
Farewell
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