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Agulhas Current
A warm current that flows down along the east coast of Africa, which affects the migration patterns of marine species and has an impact on the climate of southern Africa.
Kuroshio Current
A warm ocean current found off the coast of Japan, that transports heat and nutrients, affecting weather and marine species like plankton and fish in the Western Pacific.
South Equatorial Current
A westward-flowing current in the equatorial region of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans that influences sea surface temperatures and contributes to the distribution of tropical marine organisms.
Gulf Stream
A warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows into the Atlantic Ocean, significantly impacting the climate and marine life along the eastern coast of North America.
Peru Current
Also known as the Humboldt Current, is a cold current that flows northward along the western coast of South America, leading to high productivity and a rich marine ecosystem, particularly beneficial for fisheries.
Alaska Current
A warm, northward flowing current off the coast of Alaska, which mitigates the regional climate and supports a diverse range of marine life including fish, seabirds, and mammals.
Antarctic Circumpolar Current
A large and powerful ocean current that flows from west to east around Antarctica, isolating the continent's cold waters and playing a crucial role in global climate and marine life distribution.
California Current
A cool, Pacific Ocean current that moves southward along the western coast of North America, bringing nutrient-rich water that supports a vibrant marine ecosystem.
North Equatorial Current
A warm, westward-flowing current in the tropical regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, which plays a significant role in distributing heat and influencing the marine life across the equator.
Leeuwin Current
A warm ocean current that runs along the west coast of Australia, affecting local climate and contributing to the southward distribution of tropical marine species including coral larvae.
Brazil Current
A warm ocean current that flows southward along the Brazilian coast, influencing the temperature and salinity conditions suitable for tropical marine species.
East Australian Current
A warm ocean current that flows southward along the eastern coast of Australia, influencing the distribution and range of marine life such as coral reef organisms.
Somali Current
A seasonal current that reverses direction twice a year, driven by the monsoon winds, greatly impacting the distribution and life cycle of marine organisms in the region.
Loop Current
A warm current in the Gulf of Mexico that can extend into the Atlantic Ocean, influencing the development of coral reefs and the spawning grounds for fish and other marine life.
Canary Current
A cold current in the North Atlantic Ocean that moves southward near the Canary Islands, supporting marine life such as phytoplankton and leading to productive fisheries.
Oyashio Current
A cold subarctic ocean current that flows south and east of the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands, contributing to the high productivity of the Northern Pacific marine life.
Labrador Current
A cold ocean current flowing southward from the Arctic Ocean along the coast of Labrador and passes around Newfoundland, contributing to nutrient-rich waters and a diverse marine ecosystem.
Norwegian Current
A warm ocean current that runs along the west coast of Norway, moderating the climate and supporting a rich marine life that includes various fish species, plankton, and marine mammals.
North Atlantic Drift
An extension of the Gulf Stream, this warm ocean current affects the climate of western Europe and supports a range of marine life including zooplankton, fishes, and marine mammals.
Benguela Current
A cold current that flows northwards along the southwestern coast of Africa, creating conditions that support one of the most productive marine ecosystems and important fisheries in the world.
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