Alaska Current

American  

noun

1. an ocean current flowing counterclockwise in the Gulf of Alaska.

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Example Sentences

The biggest increases in frequency over time occurred in major coastal current systems, including the Oyashio Current in the western North Pacific, the Alaska Current, the Malvinas Current off the coast of Patagonia, the Canary Current, the Benguela Current around the coast of southern Africa, and the Gulf Stream.

From Scientific American

Rising water temperatures likely played a role in some parts of the world, particularly high-latitude regions like the Alaska Current and the Oyashio Current.

From Scientific American

Alaska: current $9.84, new $9.89.

From Washington Times

It is not surprising that the island has accumulated more debris than its neighbors, because of the way Kayak Island runs perpendicular to the Alaska current, which brings items ashore.

From New York Times

JUNEAU, Alaska — Current and former aides to Sarah Palin are strongly denouncing an upcoming HBO movie about the 2008 presidential campaign.

From Seattle Times