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Labrador Current

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A cold water current that flows southward from the Arctic Ocean along the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland; contributes to the formation of sea ice and icebergs.

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Peru (Humboldt) Current

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A cold current that flows northward along the western coast of South America; known for its effects on fishing due to the upwelling of nutrient-rich waters.

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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; important for coastal temperatures and ecological biodiversity.

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Gulf Stream

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A warm water current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States and across the Atlantic Ocean towards Europe; moderates the climate of nearby land areas.

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Agulhas Current

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A warm current flowing down the east coast of Africa; known to affect rainfall patterns and weather in the surrounding region.

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Benguela Current

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A cold current that flows northward along the southern coast of Africa; brings nutrient-rich waters that support high marine productivity.

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Kuroshio Current

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A warm water current that flows northeasterly off the coast of Japan into the northern Pacific Ocean; influences marine life and climate in the Pacific region.

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Antarctic Circumpolar Current

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The only ocean current that circumnavigates the Earth, moving from west to east around Antarctica; it isolates the continent and affects global ocean circulation patterns.

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