Ice and Sea

A profound retrospective on the Xuelong's three decades of remarkable voyages offering a panoramic portrayal of China's groundbreaking achievements in polar research and the extraordinary dedication of its expedition teams.深情回望雪龙号三十年光辉历程、全景展现我国极地科考辉煌成就及考察队员崇高精神Ice and Sea: Three Decades of Polar Exploration by China's Research Icebreaker Xuelong objectively chronicles the icebreaker's thirty-year development and its achievements in Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. The book documents the perilous conditions and challenging scenarios faced by expedition teams along with their little-known yet deeply moving stories of quiet dedication and service to the nation.Drawing extensively from crew diaries articles published in Polar Voice (formerly Xuelong News) and on-site photographs the work faithfully captures inspiring moments of the teams bravely navigating icy waters breaking through sea ice and striving with unwavering determination. It offers a comprehensive record of the Xuelong's three-decade polar exploration legacy.This publication aims to highlight the remarkable accomplishments of China's forty-year polar research program and celebrate the spirit of the Xuelong's crew and researchers - who have courageously faced extreme risks and made immense sacrifices in pursuit of national rejuvenation maritime strength and polar leadership. Their legacy continues to inspire a new generation to push boundaries and achieve even greater heights.《冰与海的征程--雪龙号极地考察三十年》客观讲述了雪龙号三十年的发展历程和南北极考察取得的成就，记载了考察队员在南北极考察艰险经历和场景，以及考察队员报效国家、默默付出、鲜为人知的感人故事。书中大量引用了考察队员日记、《极地之声》（原《雪龙报》）报道的文章、现场拍摄的照片，忠实记录了考察队员在冰雪世界劈波斩浪、破冰前行、勇于拼搏的感人事迹和精彩瞬间，全面记载了雪龙号极地考察三十年历程。本书旨在宣传极地考察四十周年的辉煌成就，以及雪龙号上船员和考察队员不畏艰险、不怕牺牲、为中华民族伟大复兴、为建设海洋强国和极地强国而奋斗的精神，激励后来者创新拼搏，创造更大的辉煌。