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Differences in temperature drives surface ocean circulation
What is ocean current?
Understanding how heat energy transfers between Earth's water bodies, landmasses, and atmosphere depends on mass flows of water, or currents. Since the oceans retain 97 percent of the planet's water and cover 71 percent of its surface, they play a significant role in the storage and global transfer of thermal energy. This heat is carried by regional and global ocean currents, which have an impact on the stabilisation of global climate patterns, the cycling of gases, and the delivery of nutrients and larvae to marine ecosystems.
Ocean surface and deep waters below 300 metres are where ocean currents are found (984 feet). Both locally and globally, they can flow water horizontally and vertically. The wind, tides, Coriolis effect, sun, solar energy, and changes in water density all contribute to the ocean's complex current or circulation system. Ocean currents are also influenced by the terrain, shape, and surrounding landmasses of ocean basins. The size, shape, speed, and direction of ocean currents are influenced by these forces and physical properties.
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