Ocean Currents of the world
Ocean currents are large-scale movements of seawater driven by various factors such as wind, temperature, salinity differences, and the Earth’s rotation (Coriolis effect). These currents play a crucial role in regulating global climate, marine ecosystems, and human activities like fishing and navigation. Based on temperature, ocean currents are classified into:
- Warm Currents (Pink Arrows in Image)
- These originate near the equator and flow toward the poles.
- Example: Gulf Stream, Kuroshio Current, Brazil Current, Alaskan Current
- They bring warmer temperatures and influence rainfall patterns.
- Cold Currents (Blue Arrows in Image)
- These originate in polar or subpolar regions and flow toward the equator.
- Example: California Current, Peru (Humboldt) Current, Canary Current, Oyashio Current
- They cool down coastal areas and are associated with desert formation (e.g., Atacama Desert due to the Humboldt Current).
Explore Ocean Currents of Major oceans in detail:
📝Atlantic Ocean Currents
📝Pacific Ocean Currents
📝Indian Ocean Currents
