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