The Importance of Ocean Currents
Ocean currents act like giant conveyor belts, redistributing heat from the equator to the poles, regulating global climate patterns. 🌀
Key Ocean Currents
- Gulf Stream: A warm, swift Atlantic current that influences the climate of the East Coast of North America.
- Kuroshio Current: A North Pacific current that warms southern Japan.
Climate Change Effects
With the changing climate, ocean circulation patterns are shifting, impacting marine life and weather systems globally. 🌍