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Ocean Currents and their Effects
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Kuroshio Current
Warms East Asia, impacts fisheries, alters weather patterns.
Gulf Stream
Warms Western Europe, influences hurricanes, supports marine ecosystems.
California Current
Cools the West Coast of the USA, creates fog, supports upwelling and diverse marine life.
East Australian Current
Warms the coast of Australia, influences local climate, supports marine biodiversity.
North Atlantic Drift
Extension of the Gulf Stream, warms Northern Europe, contributes to mild climate.
Peru Current
Cools the coastal region, enables upwelling, supports anchovy fisheries.
Canary Current
Cools North Africa, causes subtropical deserts, supports marine ecosystems.
East Greenland Current
Transports cold Arctic water south, influences climate, supports arctic marine life.
Brazil Current
Warms the South Atlantic, modulates local climate, affects coral reef health.
Agulhas Current
Affects climate of Southern Africa, influences Indian Ocean cyclones, supports fishing.
Benguela Current
Leads to desert conditions, nutrient-rich upwelling, supports sardine industry.
Labrador Current
Cools Northeast Canada, carries icebergs, impacts local fisheries.
Norwegian Current
Warms the Norwegian coast, supports marine life, affects regional climate.
Leeuwin Current
Warms the west coast of Australia, weakens cyclones, supports coral spawning.
Alaska Current
Warms the Alaskan coast, increases precipitation, supports diverse marine ecosystems.
Somali Current
Varies with monsoon, effects on monsoon rainfall, supports rich fisheries.
West Australian Current
Cools Western Australia, lowers sea surface temperature, influences local climate.
Antarctic Circumpolar Current
Largest ocean current, isolates Antarctica, controls nutrient distribution.
Loop Current
Warms the Gulf of Mexico, impacts hurricanes, affects fishing industries.
Oyashio Current
Cools northeastern Japan, creates fog, supports salmon fisheries.
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