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Ocean Currents and their Effects

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Kuroshio Current

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Warms East Asia, impacts fisheries, alters weather patterns.

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Gulf Stream

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Warms Western Europe, influences hurricanes, supports marine ecosystems.

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California Current

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Cools the West Coast of the USA, creates fog, supports upwelling and diverse marine life.

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East Australian Current

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Warms the coast of Australia, influences local climate, supports marine biodiversity.

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North Atlantic Drift

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Extension of the Gulf Stream, warms Northern Europe, contributes to mild climate.

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Peru Current

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Cools the coastal region, enables upwelling, supports anchovy fisheries.

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Canary Current

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Cools North Africa, causes subtropical deserts, supports marine ecosystems.

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East Greenland Current

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Transports cold Arctic water south, influences climate, supports arctic marine life.

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Brazil Current

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Warms the South Atlantic, modulates local climate, affects coral reef health.

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Agulhas Current

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Affects climate of Southern Africa, influences Indian Ocean cyclones, supports fishing.

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Benguela Current

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Leads to desert conditions, nutrient-rich upwelling, supports sardine industry.

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Labrador Current

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Cools Northeast Canada, carries icebergs, impacts local fisheries.

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Norwegian Current

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Warms the Norwegian coast, supports marine life, affects regional climate.

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Leeuwin Current

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Warms the west coast of Australia, weakens cyclones, supports coral spawning.

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Alaska Current

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Warms the Alaskan coast, increases precipitation, supports diverse marine ecosystems.

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Somali Current

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Varies with monsoon, effects on monsoon rainfall, supports rich fisheries.

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West Australian Current

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Cools Western Australia, lowers sea surface temperature, influences local climate.

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Antarctic Circumpolar Current

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Largest ocean current, isolates Antarctica, controls nutrient distribution.

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Loop Current

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Warms the Gulf of Mexico, impacts hurricanes, affects fishing industries.

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Oyashio Current

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Cools northeastern Japan, creates fog, supports salmon fisheries.

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