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Agulhas Current

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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.

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Kuroshio Current

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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.

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South Equatorial Current

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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.

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Gulf Stream

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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.

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Peru Current

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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.

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Alaska Current

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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.

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Antarctic Circumpolar Current

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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.

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California Current

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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.

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North Equatorial Current

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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.

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Leeuwin Current

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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.

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Brazil Current

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A warm ocean current that flows southward along the Brazilian coast, influencing the temperature and salinity conditions suitable for tropical marine species.

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East Australian Current

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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.

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Somali Current

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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.

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Loop Current

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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.

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Canary Current

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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.

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Oyashio Current

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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.

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Labrador Current

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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.

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Norwegian Current

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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.

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North Atlantic Drift

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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.

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Benguela Current

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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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