Antarctic Ship Drama: What Is an Icebreaker, Really?

Friday, January 3, 2014 - 19:00 in Earth & Climate

In the wake of the Antarctic-ship drama, a former U.S. polar ship officer weighs in on what exactly an icebreaker is.

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