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noun

  • A continuous, directed movement of seawater generated by forces such as wind, the Coriolis effect, and differences in water density.

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Writing for Discover Magazine, Tom Yulsman points out that scientists expected this January to be cooler than preceding Januaries because of the ocean current cycles like El Niño and La Niña.

From Salon Feb. 6, 2025

During 2016 and 2017, the large circular ocean current around the Weddell Sea became stronger.

From Science Daily May 1, 2024

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  • river in the sea
  • marine current
  • aquatic conveyor
  • sea stream
  • tidal flow

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  • aquatic standstill
  • slack water

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