This page explains that ocean surface currents, influenced by wind, Earth's rotation, and basin shapes, are crucial for heat distribution and climate influences, with the Gulf Stream as a key example....This page explains that ocean surface currents, influenced by wind, Earth's rotation, and basin shapes, are crucial for heat distribution and climate influences, with the Gulf Stream as a key example. Deep currents, driven by temperature and salinity differences, contribute to nutrient transport and marine ecosystems. Currents move in specific patterns, with important upwelling areas essential for marine life.
